5+ years of technical and functional development experience in Workday HCM and Financials or a comparable ERP environment.
Hands-on proficiency in Workday integration tools: Workday Studio, EIBs, Connectors, and Document Transformation.
Strong technical fluency in XSLT, XML, Web Services (SOAP, REST), Workday Public APIs, Custom Objects, and Custom APIs.
Experience with Workday Extend and developing complex Workday reports and BIRT templates.
Working knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) development, specifically GKE, Cloud Storage, and BigQuery.
In-depth expertise in Workday security administration and integration security policies.
Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and delivery of Workday integrations and reporting solutions.
Partner with various teams to guide integration architecture and resolve platform issues.
Champion application security and SDLC best practices to protect sensitive data.
Design, build, test, and deploy inbound and outbound integrations connecting Workday with third-party systems.
Develop and deploy complex reports and business documents tailored to stakeholder needs.
Collaborate on integration projects, module rollouts, and process redesigns.
Incorporate automated testing to validate upgrades and support continuous delivery.
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their dependents.
Retirement package including a 401(k) and an active pension plan.
Education reimbursement provisions to support professional development.
Paid time off and mental health benefits for employee well-being.
Annual target bonus opportunity and equity program for employee ownership.
Full Job Description
This is a hybrid role, 2 days on site in our Chicago office.
We are looking for local candidates in the Chicago area only. Senior Workday Developer Role Overview
Lead the end-to-end design, development, and delivery of enterprise Workday integrations, reporting solutions, and business processes across Workday HCM and Financials environments.
Partner with HR Technology, Finance IS, Workday IT, and CME technology teams to guide integration architecture, resolve complex platform issues, and streamline business processes.
Champion application security, least-privileged access, and SDLC best practices to safeguard CME Group's sensitive data while driving continuous platform enhancement.
Principal Accountabilities
Integration Engineering & Architecture
Design, build, test, and deploy robust inbound and outbound integrations connecting Workday with third-party systems using Workday Studio, Core/Cloud Connectors, and Enterprise Interface Builders (EIBs).
Implement and maintain Workday Public Web Services, REST/SOAP APIs, Custom Objects, and Custom APIs.
Author and optimize complex XSLT scripts for data mapping, transformation, and payload validation.
Reporting & Document Design
Develop Simple, Advanced, Composite, and Matrix reports tailored to cross-functional stakeholder and audit requirements.
Design, test, and deploy complex, high-impact business documents and layout reports utilizing Business Intelligence and Reporting Tools (BIRT).
Project Delivery & Cloud Integration
Collaborate with HR Technology and Finance IS to lead integration projects, new module rollouts, semi-annual upgrades, enhancement packages, and process redesigns.
Integrate Workday processes with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services, utilizing Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Cloud Storage, and BigQuery.
Testing & Platform Reliability
Incorporate Kainos automated testing to execute regression testing, validate upgrades, and support continuous delivery pipelines.
Prioritize the support and enhancements queue, delivering efficient incident resolution and root-cause analysis.
Mentor junior developers and establish reusable integration templates, coding standards, and governance best practices.
Security & Governance
Enforce Workday application security and data privacy across all stages of the SDLC, treating data protection as an absolute priority.
Configure and audit Integration System Users (ISU), Integration System Security Groups (ISSG), and integration security policies following a least-privileged access model.
Qualifications & Experience
Professional Experience
5+ years of technical and functional development experience in Workday HCM and Financials or a comparable enterprise ERP environment.
Technical Proficiencies
Hands-on proficiency in Workday integration tools: Workday Studio, EIBs, Connectors, and Document Transformation.
Strong technical fluency in XSLT, XML, Web Services (SOAP, REST), Workday Public APIs, Custom Objects, and Custom APIs.
Experience with Workday Extend.
Demonstrated track record developing complex Workday reports and BIRT templates.
Working knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) development, specifically GKE, Cloud Storage, and BigQuery.
Experience with Kainos automated testing for Workday environments.
Functional & Domain Knowledge
Solid functional understanding of data flows across at least 3 to 4 Workday Financials modules (e.g., General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing, Procurement, Projects, Asset Management).
Working knowledge of data structures across at least 2 to 3 Workday HCM modules (e.g., Core HR, Compensation, Benefits, Time Tracking, Absence Management, Payroll Interface, Recruiting, Talent and Performance).
Security & Operational Standards
In-depth expertise in Workday security administration, integration security policies, and least-privileged access implementation.
Proven ability to manage enhancement queues, document best practices, and deliver scalable enterprise solutions in a highly regulated environment.
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CME Group is committed to offering a competitive total rewards package for our employees that recognizes their contributions to the business and reflects our long-term investment in their future. The pay range for this role is $114,200-$190,300. Actual salary offered will be dependent on a wide array of factors including but not limited to: relevant experience, skills, education and comparison to internal employees (where relevant). Our compensation program also includes an annual target bonus opportunity for all employees, as well as the opportunity to become an owner in the company through our broad-based equity program. Through our benefits program, we strive to offer flexibility, value and choice. From comprehensive health coverage, to a retirement package that includes both a 401(k) and an active pension plan, to highly competitive education reimbursement provisions, paid time off and a mental health benefit, CME Group offers a holistic benefits package for our team and their dependents.
About CME Group
CME Group Inc. is a global markets company. It owns large derivatives, options and futures exchanges in Chicago and New York City using its CME Globex trading platforms. It also owns CME Clearing which provides settlement and clearing of exchange trades. The company offers trading in a wide range of products across various asset classes, including futures and options based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, energy, agricultural commodities, and metals. CME Group was formed in 2007 through the merger of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and has offices in New York City, London, Belfast, Tel Aviv, Dubai, Singapore, and Tokyo.
