Senior ERP Application Developer

Collin College; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Collin College is seeking an experienced Workday specialist to maintain and enhance the Enterprise Application Platform and related ERP integrations. The role acts as a technical lead, guiding projects from concept to completion and mentoring team members while ensuring secure, compliant deployments.

Candidates should bring Workday expertise, integration experience, and strong problem-solving abilities to deliver scalable solutions within a higher education environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience developing, supporting, or integrating enterprise applications or equivalent.
• Experience with Workday or a comparable enterprise ERP platform, including application development, integrations, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with enterprise integration technologies and concepts, including APIs, web services, XML/JSON, and relational databases.
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and provide technical leadership on complex projects.
• This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop custom applications within the Workday platform to meet business requirements.
• Create integrations between Workday and other systems, such as ERP systems, payroll systems, or third‑party applications.
• Define and configure various business processes within the Workday system to align with organizational requirements.
• Lead projects from inception to completion as a technical lead and mentor staff.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for Workday applications and integrations.
• Document designs, configurations, and test cases to ensure clarity and maintainability.

Skills

Workday development

System integrations

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Workday Studio

Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB)

Workday Web Services (WWS)

Workday Extend

APIs / XML / JSON

Job description

Primary Location

4800 Preston Park Boulevard, Plano, Texas, 75093

Job Summary

Responsible for maintaining and improving the college's Enterprise Application Platform (Workday) and other integrated applications. Exhibit proficiency and expertise in Workday or similar ERP platforms. Act as a technical lead for projects, overseeing them from inception to completion with a focus on efficient and timely implementation. Act as mentor for other departmental staff, providing technical guidance and application knowledge.

Required Qualifications (Essential Duties and Responsibilities)

• Design and develop custom applications within the Workday platform to meet business requirements.
• Write code using Workday's proprietary programming language, Workday Studio, and leveraging Workday's application development tools.
• Define and configure various business processes within the Workday system to align with an organization's specific requirements.
• Create integrations between Workday and other systems, such as ERP systems, payroll systems, or third‑party applications.
• Use Workday's integration tools, such as Workday Studio, Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB), and Workday Web Services (WWS).
• Utilize data migration tools and protocols to safely and accurately transfer, convert, or integrate data between third party systems and the Workday platform.
• Customize existing Workday functionalities to align with the organization's specific needs.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance for Workday applications and integrations.
• Investigate and resolve issues reported by end‑users, as well as monitoring system performance and addressing any performance issues.
• Document application designs, configurations, and code changes to ensure clarity and maintainability.
• Provide user training as required.
• Write and execute test cases to ensure the quality and reliability of Workday applications and integrations. This includes both functional testing to validate that the system behaves as expected and integration testing to verify data flows between systems.
• Stay updated on new features and best practices within the Workday platform and implement improvements to existing applications and processes.
• Participate in the review and implementation of functional tools, upgrades, and patches for the college's Enterprise Software Platforms.
• Ensure security and compliance of Workday applications and integrations by following best practices for data protection and access control.
• Configure security groups, roles and permissions and audit logging.
• Configure multi‑factor authentication (MFA) to add an extra layer of security for user authentication.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including business analysts, system administrators, and end‑users, to gather requirements, prioritize tasks, and deliver solutions that meet business needs effectively.
• Identify opportunities to optimize the performance of Workday applications and integrations.
• Utilize Workday Extend to build custom applications using modern development tools and languages.

Supplemental Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and Core Values.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

In-depth knowledge of the college's Enterprise Resources System and its software components Understanding of business operations/processes within assigned departments Knowledge of cloud‑based technology and object‑oriented data models Knowledge of technical design, technical unit and integration testing, and technical requirements Critical analysis, technical, and analytical skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to learn new system tools and functionality

Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions. Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Office environment. Occasional physical effort required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field.
• Seven (7) or more years of progressively responsible experience developing, supporting, or integrating enterprise applications OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience with Workday or a comparable enterprise ERP platform, including application development, integrations, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with enterprise integration technologies and concepts, including APIs, web services, XML/JSON, and relational databases.
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and provide technical leadership on complex projects.
• This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

Preferred

• Preferred Master’s degree in a related field.
• Significant hands‑on experience with Workday, which may include Workday Studio, EIB, Web Services, Extend, business process configuration, calculated fields, reporting, and security.
• Experience supporting Workday Student, HCM, and/or Financials.
• Experience integrating ERP platforms with third‑party enterprise applications.
• Experience working in a higher education environment and familiarity with higher education business processes.
• Workday certifications or other relevant technical certifications.
• Experience mentoring developers or serving as a technical lead.

Compensation

• Compensation Type: Salary
• Employment Type: Full time
• Hiring Minimum $94,902.00
• Hiring Maximum $115,734.00
• Compensation is determined based on experience.

Application Deadline

Application submission deadline is 12am of the date listed. 09/11/2026

Equal Opportunity / Diversity

Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.

Collin College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Collin College actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.

Additional Information

Reasonable accommodations may be made by Collin College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job as duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Collin College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice.

Culture and Benefits

Dear Job Seekers, Thank you for your interest in a position at Collin College! Accolades Independent surveys of Collin College’s employees show it is an amazing place to work. Collin College has been named one of the “Great Colleges to Work For” by the Great Colleges Program. Collin College has also been recognized as one of the DFW Metroplex’s “Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.” Culture Should you choose to start your journey with us, you will find yourself immersed in a culture of innovation and growth. Initiatives tied to the college’s master and strategic plans challenge our employees to grow professionally while still feeling supported with training and collaboration. Benefits We invite you to explore our competitive benefits today. Grow your career at Collin College today!