Sierra Nevada Corporation

Workday Technical Lead

Sierra Nevada Corporation$124K — $171K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; relevant experience may substitute for education.
  • 6+ years of experience, with at least 2 years of hands-on Workday technical experience.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Workday Orchestrate and certification in Orchestrate/Integrations.
  • Solid experience in Workday Report Writer, RaaS, and WQL.
  • Proven experience building Workday Extend applications and utilizing AI/Agents in development.
  • Strong command of XML, SQL, JSON, and experience with RESTful APIs, SOAP, and GraphQL.

Responsibilities

  • Lead solution design efforts for complex Workday initiatives, clarifying ambiguous requirements.
  • Translate business needs into technical designs, including diagrams and specifications.
  • Design, develop, and maintain various Workday solutions across multiple platforms.
  • Implement secure integration patterns using modern authentication standards.
  • Execute proactive monitoring and performance management across the integration landscape.
  • Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements and drive technical design discussions.
  • Communicate technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • 3 weeks paid time off policy.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
Full Job Description
Do you thrive at the intersection of technical execution and solution design? Are you passionate about the future of building Workday integrations, agents, data architectures and Extend applications? Join our team! We are looking for a Workday Technical leadwho can roll up their sleeves and build, while also thinking critically to architect elegant solutions from ambiguous, evolving requirements. This role directly reports to the Workday IT Product Owner. You will be the go-to technical point of contact for our Workday developer platform Integrations, Extend, AI, and Data -- partnering with the Product Owner and business stakeholders to turn loosely defined problems into well-designed, scalable solutions. If youre a motivated problem solver who loves both the craft of development and the challenge of design, this role was built for you. Solution Design & Technical Leadership Lead solution design efforts for complex Workday initiatives, including when requirements are ambiguous or incomplete bringing structure, clarity, and a path forward Translate business needs into technical designs, producing architecture diagrams, data flow models, and detailed technical specifications Workday Development & Engineering Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain Workday solutions across a broad range of tools and patterns, including: Integrations Orchestrate Ipaas/Middleware platforms RaaS(Report-as-a-Service) andREST/SOAP APIs GRAPHQL Extend Agent Builders Data Lakes Implement secure integration patterns usingOAuth, SAML, and other modern authentication standards Re-architect and re-build integrations to modernize the SNC tech stack Platform Operations & Support Execute proactive monitoring, performance management, break-fix triage, and troubleshooting across the Workday integration landscape Develop and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including specifications, runbooks, and architecture decision records Stakeholder Partnership & Cross-Functional Execution Partner with the Product Owner and business stakeholders to gather requirements, lead technical design discussions, and drive solutions to completion Communicate technical concepts and trade-offs clearly to both technical peers and non-technical business partners Innovation & Continuous Improvement Stay current on Workday platform advancements, new features, and industry trends especially emergingAI/LLM opportunities within the HR tech space Continuously improve integration methodologies, development standards, and team practices Qualifications You Must Have: Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. 6+ years of experience with at least 2+ yearsof hands-on Workday technical experience, including deep expertise in Workday integration development, security, reports and business processes. Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of related experience is required. Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience. Demonstrated proficiency inWorkday Orchestrate Workday Certification in Orchestrate/Integrations Experience with Workday Business Processes and Security Configuration. Solid Experience building reports with Workday Report Writer RaaS and WQL as well Proven experience buildingWorkday Extendapplications Possess a track record of utilizing Al/Agents to supercharge your development Strong command ofXML, SQL, JSON, etc Experience withRESTful APIs, SOAP, and GraphQLin an enterprise integration context Familiarity with middleware/Ipaas platforms such asMuleSoftor data platforms likeSnowflake/Power BI Solid understanding ofsecurity and authentication protocols(OAuth, SAML, etc.) Demonstrated ability to design solutions under ambiguous or incomplete requirements you dont wait for perfect information to move forward Experience with integration testing, release management, and operational best practices Strong documentation habits and communication skills across technical and business audiences Qualifications We Prefer: Workday certification(s) in Extend, and related domains Experience withWorkday Prism AnalyticsorData Cloud Exposure toAI/LLM integration patternsand their application in HR technology workflows Understanding of global HR processes, payroll landscapes, and HR compliance considerations Experience in an embedded product team, Workday services partner, or HRIS/IT environment Essential Functions: Workday certification(s) in Extend, and related domains Experience withWorkday Prism AnalyticsorData Cloud Exposure toAI/LLM integration patternsand their application in HR technology workflows Understanding of global HR processes, payroll landscapes, and HR compliance considerations Experience in an embedded product team, Workday services partner, or HRIS/IT environment This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs. Estimated Starting Salary Range: $124,771.42 - $171,560.71. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position. SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

About Sierra Nevada Corporation

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is an American privately held electronic systems provider and systems integrator specializing in microsatellites, telemedicine, and commercial orbital transportation services. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Sparks, Nevada. SNC has a workforce of over 4,000 employees and operates in 33 locations in 19 U.S. states, United Kingdom, Germany, Turkey, and Australia. The company's products and services include spacecraft, aircraft, electronics, and cyber security. SNC is committed to providing innovative solutions that help customers achieve their goals.
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1980

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