IT HCM Technical Developer Lead (Workday)

October 8, 2026

Hybrid | New Jersey, USA Contract Opportunity We are seeking an experienced IT HCM Technical Developer Lead (Workday) to support the Enterprise Applications team within a leading global biopharmaceutical organisation. This is a hands-on technical leadership role responsible for the design, development, delivery, and support of Workday HCM integrations and enterprise integration solutions, while helping to drive automation and AI-enabled capabilities across the business.The successful candidate will serve as the technical lead for Workday initiatives, providing architectural guidance, mentoring technical resources, and ensuring the delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead the design, development, implementation, and support of Workday integrations and technical solutions.</li><li>Act as the technical lead across Workday initiatives, ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions.</li><li>Provide architectural guidance across Workday Integrations, Workday Extend, APIs, Orchestrate, and AI-enabled solutions.</li><li>Lead and mentor Workday developers and integration consultants, providing code reviews and technical oversight.</li><li>Partner with HR, Payroll, IT, and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions.</li><li>Establish technical standards, governance processes, and best practices across the Workday platform.</li><li>Oversee integration development using Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, PECI, PICOF, CCB, XSLT, REST APIs, SOAP APIs, and related technologies.</li><li>Drive adoption of Workday Extend, Workday AI/Illuminate, and automation capabilities to improve operational efficiency.</li><li>Manage technical deliverables, project timelines, dependencies, risks, and production support activities.</li><li>Ensure compliance with security, audit, and data governance requirements.</li><li>Troubleshoot complex integration and platform issues, performing root cause analysis and long-term remediation.</li><li>Collaborate with internal and external partners to evaluate new Workday capabilities and platform enhancements.</li></ul>Required Experience & Skills<ul><li>10+ years of HCM technical experience, including 8+ years specialising in Workday integrations and technical solution delivery.</li><li>Proven experience leading Workday technical teams and enterprise-scale implementations.</li><li>Deep expertise in:</li><li>Workday Studio</li><li>EIB</li><li>Core Connectors</li><li>PECI</li><li>PICOF</li><li>CCB</li><li>Workday APIs and Web Services</li><li>XSLT</li><li>Strong experience with Workday Extend, Workday Orchestrate, and custom application development.</li><li>Experience implementing and leveraging Workday AI/Illuminate capabilities and automation solutions.</li><li>Strong understanding of Workday security, business processes, reporting, and integration architecture.</li><li>Experience with enterprise middleware, cloud integrations, and API-driven architecture.</li><li>Strong knowledge of HR, Payroll, Talent, Recruiting, Compensation, and Time Tracking business processes.</li><li>Familiarity with Agile methodologies, JIRA, ServiceNow, and DevOps practices.</li><li>Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, presentation, and leadership skills.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities across project delivery and support activities.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Workday Pro Certification(s) in one or more of the following:</li><li>Workday Pro Integrations</li><li>Workday Pro Studio</li><li>Workday Pro Extend</li><li>Workday Pro Orchestrate</li><li>Workday Pro Reporting</li><li>AI/ML, Generative AI, or AI-related certifications.</li><li>Experience with Microsoft Copilot and AI-enabled workforce solutions.</li><li>Demonstrated expertise in:</li><li>Technical Leadership</li><li>Solution Architecture</li><li>Stakeholder Management</li><li>Vendor Management</li></ul>

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