Workday Extend Configurator with AI @ Remote work

Digile; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Digile is seeking two Workday Extend professionals for a potential contract-to-hire opportunity in the United States. At least one candidate should have four years of hands-on Workday Extend development experience and a strong background in HR technology.

The role involves designing, configuring, and maintaining Extend solutions within the Workday platform, collaborating with stakeholders, and translating business requirements into technical specifications.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of HR Technology experience (Workday).
• 4+ years hands-on Workday Extend development experience.
• Ability to translate IT requirements into technical solutions.
• Familiarity with AI concepts and potential enterprise use cases.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and develop Workday Extend applications and integrations using Workday Studio and APIs.
• Translate complex business requirements into technical specifications for Extend solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and align solutions with business objectives.
• Utilize various programming languages to build and maintain Workday Extend applications.
• Perform testing and debugging of Extend configurations to ensure data integrity and performance.
• Document designs, configurations, and processes for maintainability.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle from concept to deployment.
• Stay up-to-date with Workday Extend features and best practices to improve solutions.

Skills

Workday Extend

Workday Studio

Workday APIs

XSLT

Custom reports

HR Technology

Programming languages

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Workday Studio

Workday Extend

Workday APIs

XSLT

Job description

We are seeking two (2) Workday Extend professionals for a potential contract-to-hire opportunity. The detailed job description is provided below. We would prefer that at least one candidate possesses a minimum of four years of hands-on experience in Workday Extend development.

The Role:

Skilled Workday Extend Configurator to design, develop, and maintain robust Extend solutions within the Workday platform. This role is critical to ensuring that custom applications are effectively built using the latest Workday capabilities and consistently meet or exceed business requirements.

What You’ll Do:

• Design, configure, and develop Workday Extend applications and integrations using Workday Studio, Workday APIs, and other relevant tools.
• Translate complex business requirements into technical specifications and Workday Extend solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze system requirements, ensuring solutions align with business objectives and IT system needs.
• Utilize various computer languages and web programming languages to build and maintain Workday Extend applications.
• Perform comprehensive testing and debugging of Workday Extend configurations to ensure data integrity and system performance.
• Document technical designs, configurations, and processes for maintainability and knowledge transfer.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, from concept to deployment and ongoing support.
• Stay up-to-date with Workday Extend features, best practices, and industry trends to continuously improve solutions.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of HR Technology experience (Workday).
• 2+ years of most recent hands-on experience in building and debugging Workday Extend Applications, creating Workday custom reports, calculated fields and XSLTs.
• Proven ability in determining IT system requirements and translating them into technical solutions.
• Expertise in utilizing product configurators, specifically within the Workday platform (Workday Extend, Studio, etc.).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Basic, high-level understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) concepts, with awareness of common use cases.
• Some exposure or interest in how AI can be used in enterprise platforms, such as simple automation, basic analytics, or improving user experience.
• Familiarity with AI tools or platforms is a plus but not required; willingness to learn and explore new technologies is important.
• Interest in identifying simple opportunities where AI can improve workflows, productivity, or platform operations.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Workday certification in relevant modules (e.g., Extend, Integrations) is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Computer Program Design Techniques and experience with various Computer Languages.
• Demonstrated experience in Web Programming Languages for developing and integrating applications.