Principal, Workday Finance Technical Architect

Workday, Inc.; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 187,000 - 281,000; Full time

Job summary

Workday, Inc. seeks a Principal Technical Architect to lead architecture across Contract to Cash, Professional Services, and Revenue streams, shaping scalable solutions on the Workday platform.

You will drive integration patterns, advise on data flows, and guide AI-enabled automation initiatives across global financial operations. This role emphasizes hands-on Workday expertise and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 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 field.

Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and deploy scalable enterprise Workday Integration and Workday Extend solutions across Workday Finance to support Workday's global operations.
• Serve as the lead technical driver for AI initiatives, designing autonomous workflows for key processes.
• Architect and implement scalable, automated customer integration patterns for billing and onboarding.
• Provide high-level technical guidance, evaluate performance bottlenecks, and resolve complex integration issues across the Workday platform.
• Deliver technical governance and architecture support during business hours to ensure system stability and milestones.
• Collaborate with product managers and cross-functional teams to ensure robust data flows and integration patterns.
• Stay current with Workday features and AI innovations, translating them into internal system enhancements.

Skills

Workday Integration

Workday Extend

EIB

Core Connectors

APIs / Web Services

Workday Studio

Orchestration XSLT

XML

SnapLogic

Authentication protocols

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Information Technology

Tools

XML

APIs/Web Services

OAuth / Authentication protocols

SnapLogic

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

Basic Qualifications:

• 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

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

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. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things.

Our Approach to Flexible Work

With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in‑person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in‑office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Workday is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals during our application process, in order to perform one or more essential functions of their job, as well as regarding the use of AI tools for employment decision‑making to any degree. Please see below for more details including how to request an accommodation as a qualified veteran, due to a disability or for religious reasons, or as otherwise provided under applicable law. Workday prohibits taking adverse action against any candidate or employee for reporting a possible violation of this policy, requesting one or more work accommodations, exercising a privacy right, or cooperating in an investigation in accordance with applicable law. Any employee who retaliates against a candidate or employee for doing so may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment, to the fullest extent allowable under applicable law. If you require a reasonable accommodation, you may email [e-mail], as far in advance as possible.

Workday is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Workday are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Further, pursuant to applicable local ordinances, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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