Workday Payroll Technical Architect | Sophus Info | Massachusetts, United States (Remote)

Sophus Info; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Sophus Info is seeking a senior Workday Payroll Technical Architect to lead the design and delivery of complex Workday integrations from a remote position based in Massachusetts. You will own end-to-end data migrations, build EIB interfaces, and implement Workday Studio connectors while ensuring security and governance.

You will guide technical and functional teams, translate client needs into scalable integration solutions, and provide expert workshops and governance across enterprise

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, MIS, or related field.
• 8+ years of professional IT experience with senior Workday Technical Architect specialization.
• Deep expertise in Workday integration technologies, especially Workday Payroll integrations.
• Hands-on experience building EIB and Workday Studio solutions.
• Strong knowledge of Workday APIs, Web Services, XML, XSLT, SOAP, and RESTful protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver robust Workday Payroll integrations and enterprise data solutions.
• Build inbound and outbound interfaces using Workday EIB.
• Develop custom integrations and multi-step data transformations with Workday Studio.
• Configure and secure Workday APIs and Web Services across applications.
• Execute data conversion, migrations, and legacy cutover strategies.

Skills

Workday Payroll

EIB

Workday Studio

APIs

Web Services

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Tools

EIB (Enterprise Interface Builder)

Workday Studio

XML

XSLT

SOAP

REST

Job description

Position Summary:

Sophus Info is seeking an experienced, highly technical, and accomplished Workday Payroll Technical Architect with senior-level architecture expertise to join our client team on a remote basis in Massachusetts, United States. In this specialized Workday integration and enterprise architecture role, you will spearhead designing, building, and troubleshooting complex Workday Payroll integrations, EIBs, Workday Studio connectors, and Web Services. You will work closely with cross-functional technical teams, functional consultants, and executive client stakeholders to drive data migrations, reconcile Workday data with external systems, and provide technical leadership. Ideal candidates bring a strong academic background in computer science or information technology, deep practical mastery of Workday integration suites, and immediate availability for remote deployment.

Detailed Job Description:

As a Workday Payroll Technical Architect at Sophus Info in Massachusetts, United States (Remote), you will take full ownership of designing and delivering robust, scalable Workday integration solutions. Your day-to-day responsibilities encompass developing complex inbound and outbound integrations using EIB and Workday Studio, configuring Workday APIs and Web Services, and executing end-to-end data conversions and migrations. You will troubleshoot failed data loads and integration runs, perform rigorous Workday-to-external-system reconciliations, and provide technical and functional team leadership across enterprise deployments. Working in a fast-paced client-facing environment, you will facilitate executive workshops, review integration architectures, and ensure strict compliance with payroll security and data governance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, architect, develop, and test complex Workday Payroll integrations and enterprise data solutions.
• Build sophisticated inbound and outbound integration interfaces utilizing Workday EIB (Enterprise Interface Builder).
• Develop advanced, custom integrations and multi-step data transformations using Workday Studio.
• Configure, consume, and secure Workday APIs and Web Services across internal and external applications.
• Execute comprehensive data conversion, data migration, and legacy system cutover strategies for Workday deployments.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve failed data loads, integration exceptions, and runtime errors.
• Perform meticulous Workday-to-external-system reconciliation audits to ensure financial accuracy and data integrity.
• Provide technical and functional team leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior integration developers.
• Lead executive and client-facing stakeholder communications, status briefings, and technical architecture workshops.
• Ensure strict adherence to enterprise security baselines, payroll compliance regulations, and project delivery deadlines.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Management Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum 8+ years of professional IT experience with extensive specialization as a Senior Workday Technical Architect.
• Deep specialized expertise in Workday integration technologies, specifically focusing on Workday Payroll integrations.
• Hands-on professional proficiency building and deploying EIB (Enterprise Interface Builder) and Workday Studio solutions.
• Strong technical knowledge of Workday APIs, Web Services, XML, XSLT, SOAP, and RESTful integration protocols.
• Proven experience managing complex inbound/outbound data conversions, migrations, and reconciliation frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve failed integration loads and production system errors.
• Strong technical and functional team leadership capabilities alongside exceptional executive-level client communication skills.
• Professional availability for remote employment based out of Massachusetts, United States.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Professional Workday certifications such as Workday Certified Integration Cloud Professional or Workday Studio Developer.
• Prior working experience implementing Workday Financial Management, Human Capital Management (HCM), or Absence Management modules.
• Familiarity with automated testing tools, CI/CD deployment pipelines, and version control systems for integration scripts.
• Prior consulting experience in Big 4 accounting firms, boutique Workday implementation partners, or global systems integrators.
• Advanced understanding of payroll tax regulations, multi-country payroll processing, and financial accounting controls.

Application Information:

• Recruiter: Sophus Info Recruitment Team
• Contact Name: Mohamed Ijaz (Technical Recruiter / Managing Consultant)
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: Unspecified
• Application URL: Unspecified
• Salary/Rate: Competitive and commensurate with experience
• Deadline: Open until filled
• Notice Period: Immediate to short notice preferred
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time (Remote - Massachusetts, United States)

Recruitment Pro Tip:

When applying for senior Workday technical architect roles, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your hands-on experience building complex Workday Studio integrations, managing payroll data migrations, and leading client-facing technical workshops.