Principal, Workday Finance Technical Architect

Engg; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 187,000 - 281,000; Full time

Job summary

Workday is seeking a Principal Technical Architect to lead Workday Finance integration architecture across Contract to Cash, Professional Services, and Revenue streams. You will guide global deployments and ensure scalable, secure integration patterns.

Join our WoW team shaping enterprise finance technology, staying ahead with AI-driven automation, and collaborating with product, platform services and engineering to deliver robust data flows.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of technical architecture experience within financial platforms and enterprise integrations.
• 10+ years of Workday integration and Workday Extend development experience across Finance/HR Payroll.
• Hands-on experience with core integration tools and APIs/web services.

Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and deploy scalable Workday integrations across Finance streams.
• Lead AI automation initiatives and autonomous workflows for billing and cash processes.
• Architect and implement scalable customer integration patterns for key onboarding processes.
• Provide governance and resolve complex issues across Workday Extend and integration layers.
• Collaborate with product managers, platform services, and engineering to ensure robust data flows.
• Stay current with new Workday features and AI innovations and translate them into internal improvements.

Skills

Technical architecture

Workday integration

APIs/Web Services

Cross-functional leadership

AI automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Workday Studio

EIB

Core Connectors

Orchestration XSLT

XML

SnapLogic

Authentication protocols

Job description

Your work days are brighter here. We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.

About the Team

Join our team and experience Workday! It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they're doing. At Workday, we're committed to bringing customer focus and continuous innovation to the business of enterprise applications. We are looking for a Workday Finance – Contract to Cash, Professional Services, and Revenue solutions Principal Technical Architect who is hardworking, innovative, and passionate about designing scalable, high-performing technical architectures that drive business success. We invite you to join our Workday-on-Workday (WoW) team!

About the Role

You'll be working on the cutting edge of Workday's own technology, driving system architecture and influencing how internal enterprise systems operate on a global stage. As a Principal Technical Architect, you will serve as the primary technical lead across core financial streams (Contract to Cash, Professional Services, and Revenue).

Job Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and deploy scalable enterprise Workday Integration and Workday Extend solutions across Workday Finance (Contract to Cash, Professional Services, and Revenue Management) to support Workday's global operations.
• Serve as the lead technical driver for Agentic AI initiatives, designing autonomous workflows for Purchase Order processing, Collections enhancement, and cash application automation.
• Architect and implement scalable, automated customer integration patterns for key billing and onboarding processes.
• Provide high-level technical guidance, evaluate performance bottlenecks, and resolve complex integration and Extend issues requiring in-depth expertise on the Workday platform end-to-end.
• Deliver dedicated technical governance and architecture support during business hours to ensure system stability and support critical financial milestones.
• Collaborate with product managers, platform services, and cross-functional engineering teams to ensure seamless data flows and robust system integration patterns across enterprise platforms.
• Stay current with new Workday platform features, integration tools, extend capabilities, and AI innovations, proactively translating them into internal system enhancements.

About You

• 10+ years of experience in technical architecture, system design, and enterprise application integrations within financial platforms, including Workday Finance.
• 10+ years of validated Workday integration and Workday Extend development experience across Financial Management, HR, or Payroll.
• 10+ years of hands‑on experience utilizing core integration tools, including EIB, Core Connectors, Workday Studio, Orchestration XSLT, XML, APIs/Web Services, and Authentication protocols.
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience with SnapLogic / Sanplogic integration platform for enterprise data pipelines and applications.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.

Other Qualifications

• Deep technical knowledge of enterprise software application development, enterprise application integrations, and Workday Extend architecture.
• Deep technical knowledge of enterprise software application development and enterprise application integrations (Salesforce, Apttus, MuleSoft/SnapLogic).
• Workday Financial transactional‑level knowledge across Contract to Cash, Record to Report, or Source to Pay streams.
• Hands‑on experience troubleshooting, optimizing, and resolving complex technical issues on the Workday platform end‑to‑end.
• Proven experience leading AI automation initiatives and coordinating cross‑functional deliverables.
• Ability to provide real‑time architecture governance and operational coverage.
• Attention to detail with the ability to analyze and tackle sophisticated problems as well as provide documentation, mentorship and instruction to users.
• Proven ability to learn and embrace new technologies, applications, and solutions.

Workday Pay Transparency Statement

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role‑specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants.

Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $187,000 USD - $280,600 USD

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $157,900 USD - $280,600 USD

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