Workday Architect

TEKsystems; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking an Expert-level Workday Architect to lead the design and governance of enterprise-scale Workday solutions across HCM, Financials, and related modules. You will serve as the principal techno-functional advisor, partnering with enterprise stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into scalable Workday solutions.

Key duties include defining architecture strategies and target-state roadmaps, establishing integration patterns and governance standards, and guiding

Qualifications

• Executive-level communication to translate technical concepts for senior leadership.
• Experience leading architecture review boards and governance sessions.
• Proven track record reducing technical debt in large enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Design enterprise-scale Workday solutions across HCM and Financials.
• Define architecture strategies, target-state roadmaps, and modernization plans.
• Lead transformations involving cloud adoption, legacy modernization, and platform consolidation.
• Develop architecture standards, integration patterns, and governance processes.
• Drive technology decisions across applications, integrations, data, security, and cloud environments.
• Mentor architects, engineers, and technical leaders.

Skills

Workday Architecture

Enterprise architecture

Solution architecture

Integration architecture

Architecture governance

Cloud architecture

Leadership

Workday HCM

Job description

Must be open to hybrid work schedule in Houston, San Antonio, or Findlay, OH.

Description

TEKsystems is seeking an Expert-level Workday Architect to lead the design and governance of enterprise-scale Workday solutions across HCM, Financials, and related modules. This individual will serve as the principal techno-functional advisor for Workday-related strategic initiatives, partnering closely with Enterprise Architects, Solution Architects, product teams, and business stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into cohesive, scalable, and well-governed Workday solutions.

Core responsibilities include defining Workday architecture strategies and target-state roadmaps, establishing integration patterns and governance standards, overseeing system and solution design for complex Workday environments, and driving architecture decisions across business processes, data, integration, and cloud infrastructure. The architect will lead modernization and transformation programs, guide the evolution of legacy configurations, and ensure Workday solutions are performant, resilient, secure, and aligned to enterprise standards.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Designing enterprise-scale Workday and business application solutions
• Defining architecture strategy, future-state roadmaps, and modernization plans
• Leading transformation initiatives involving cloud adoption, legacy modernization, and platform consolidation
• Developing architecture standards, integration patterns, and governance processes
• Driving technology decisions across applications, integrations, infrastructure, data, security, and cloud environments
• Supporting implementation teams throughout delivery to ensure architectural alignment
• Evaluating emerging technologies and recommending strategic investments
• Facilitating architecture review boards and technical governance sessions
• Mentoring architects, engineers, and technical leaders
• Partnering with IT and business leadership on enterprise technology strategy and transformation initiatives

Expected Outcomes:

• Modernized and scalable business capabilities and technology platforms
• Well-governed end-to-end architecture aligned to enterprise strategy
• Improved system reliability, performance, resilience, and operational efficiency
• Reduced architectural risk and technical debt
• Strong alignment between business goals and technology investments
• Accelerated delivery of strategic initiatives while maintaining architectural integrity

Skills

Workday Architecture, enterprise architecture, solution architecture, integration Architecture, Architecture governance, Architecture Standards, Technical roadmap development, stakeholder communication, executive communication, data architecture, System design, solution design, devsecops, Workday HCM, workday payroll, Workday financials, Workday extend, Workday prism analytics, Azure Cloud architecture, Devsecops tooling, enterprise data architecture

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Executive communication skills ability to translate technical complexity into business language for senior leadership
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence without direct authority across cross-functional teams
• Experience facilitating architecture review boards and design governance forums
• Strategic roadmap development and technology investment planning experience
• Strong documentation and architecture diagramming skills
• Comfort operating in ambiguity and driving decisions in fast-moving environments
• Proven track record of reducing technical debt and architectural risk in large enterprise environments
• Strong business acumen and consulting mindset
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities
• Risk identification and mitigation experience
• Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Houston, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $120.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Houston,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.