Senior Workday Developer
Autodesk · Posted Oct 1
3D design, engineering, architecture, and entertainment software solutions
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About the role
Autodesk's People Engineering team builds and supports the People systems that serve the company's global workforce, with Workday at the center of integrations, Core HCM, Benefits, Payroll, Security, and Reporting. The team works closely with People, Payroll, Finance, IT, and external partners to deliver scalable, secure solutions. This Senior Workday Developer role will design and maintain Workday integrations and Extend applications, configure HCM, Benefits, payroll and security, develop advanced reporting, and support biannual Workday releases.
What you will do
- Design, build, test, and maintain Workday integrations using Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB), Core Connectors, Workday Studio, and Representational State Transfer (REST) and Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)
- Develop and enhance Workday Extend applications, including custom pages, model objects, and embedded business logic
- Configure and support Core Human Capital Management (HCM), including business processes, job profiles, position management, worker data, and employee lifecycle events
- Manage Benefits configurations, including eligibility, open enrollment, life events, carrier feeds, and vendor integrations
- Support payroll integrations, payment elections, banking configurations, and global payroll processes
- Configure organizational structures, including legal entities, companies, cost centers, pay groups, and supervisory organizations
- Maintain and audit Workday security roles, domain policies, and business process security
- Develop advanced reports, dashboards, matrix reports, and complex calculated fields
- Support biannual Workday releases, including impact analysis, testing, implementation, and enhancements
- Troubleshoot complex system and integration issues while ensuring data integrity, security, and compliance
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable Workday solutions
- Contribute to continuous improvement of Workday processes, integrations, and engineering practices
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- 6+ years of hands-on Workday experience across multiple modules
- Strong expertise in Workday Integrations, including Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB), Workday Studio, Core Connectors, and Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)
- Experience developing Workday Extend applications, including custom pages, model objects, and application design
- Strong understanding of integration architecture, APIs, and data transformation
- Deep knowledge of Core Human Capital Management (HCM), Benefits, Payroll, Security, and Reporting
- Advanced Workday reporting and calculated field development skills
- Strong understanding of global People and payroll processes
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with globally distributed and cross-functional teams
- Demonstrates deep knowledge of Workday capabilities and applies platform best practices to complex business requirements
- Solves complex technical and functional challenges by applying analytical thinking, sound judgment, and practical experience
- Takes a broad perspective when evaluating solutions and considers downstream impacts across People, Payroll, Finance, and Information Technology systems
- Translates complex business requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable Workday solutions
- Identifies opportunities to improve existing processes and recommends innovative approaches that enhance efficiency and employee experience
- Takes ownership of projects, integrations, and key workstreams from requirements through implementation and ongoing support
- Works independently while seeking guidance when navigating highly complex or unusual situations
- Builds strong relationships with senior practitioners, business stakeholders, technical teams, and external partners
- Communicates complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Contributes to continuous improvement of Workday processes, engineering standards, and operational practices
- Shares knowledge and serves as a technical resource or mentor to colleagues with less experience
- Demonstrates curiosity, accountability, and a commitment to continuous learning as Workday capabilities and business needs evolve
Preferred qualifications
- Workday certifications in Human Capital Management (HCM), Integrations, Extend, Security, Benefits, or related areas
- Experience with programming or scripting languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript
- Experience working within a global enterprise environment
- Experience working in Agile or Scrum development teams
- Experience managing Workday releases and structured change control processes
- Experience designing scalable Workday solutions that support complex global business requirements
Benefits and support
- annual cash bonuses
- stock grants
About Autodesk
Autodesk is a global leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software, providing solutions for architecture, engineering, construction, product design, and media creation. Its flagship products, such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Fusion 360, empower professionals across industries to imagine, design, and make a better world. As a pioneer in the space, the company continues to drive innovation through cloud collaboration, digital twins, and AI-powered design workflows.
- Industry
- Software
- Company size
- 10001+ employees
- Founded
- 1982
- Location
- San Francisco, California, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
President and Chief Executive Officer
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Chief Marketing Officer
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