Lead Integration Architect, Finance Systems Automation

Acrisure, LLC•San Jose, CA

3d•$160,000 - $185,000

About The Position

The Lead Integration Architect leads the design, development, and deployment of Workday integrations across HR, finance, and other enterprise systems. The role combines technical expertise with strategic leadership to enable seamless data flow and system interoperability. It leads integration efforts for Workday implementations, upgrades, and enhancements, and architects scalable, compliant integrations using Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, third-party tools, built-in integration platforms, and APIs. The position works with HR, Finance, IT, vendors, business users, analysts, project teams, project managers, and other stakeholders to align integration strategy with business needs. It guides junior consultants and developers, oversees integration project planning, budgeting, and staffing, and advises project leaders. The architect also troubleshoots and optimizes integrations, ensures data accuracy, documents designs according to best practices, and participates in requirements analysis, development, testing, and documentation for application integrations and related services.

Requirements

Proficiency in Workday Studio, EIB, SOAP/REST web services, and XML/XSLT.
Strong cross-functional understanding of Workday HCM, Financials, and related modules.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to deliver complex messages clearly and tactfully.
Professional, organized, and strong communicator.
Familiarity with change management processes, SDLC, and testing processes.
Demonstrated ability to design and document software integration solutions.
Familiarity with database tools such as SQL Developer, integration architecture, and best practices.
Strong familiarity with third-party software integration practices and tools such as MuleSoft or Jitterbit.
Workday certification in Integration or Studio.
Ability to work independently and interact extensively with team members.
Ability to contribute to a collaborative environment through teamwork, motivation, positive behavior, and effort toward achieving goals.
Self-motivated and driven, with a sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines.
Effective written and verbal communication, active listening, and problem-solving skills with minimal assistance.
Excellent time management, prioritization, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to multitask, work independently, and use discretion with sensitive information.
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and positive attitude.
Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance.
7–10 years of experience working with integration platforms.
Experience with middleware platforms and API management.
Experience in consulting environments or large-scale enterprise implementations.
Prior experience working with ERP, HCM, or EPM software.
Demonstrated experience in XML and experience with Java or .NET.
Experience with structured release and deployment best practices.
Demonstrated development experience across levels of testing methodologies.
Experience writing web services, RESTful services, or SOAP, and writing fault-tolerant code.
Comfort with an on-site presence to support collaboration, team leadership, and cross-functional partnership.

Nice To Haves

Workday Pro certification for integration management.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end integration efforts for Workday implementations, upgrades, and enhancements.
Architect robust, compliant, and scalable Workday integrations using Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, and related technologies.
Partner with HR, Finance, IT, and external vendors to align integration strategies with business goals.
Guide junior consultants and developers, fostering growth and ensuring quality delivery.
Lead integration project planning, budgeting, and staffing decisions, and serve as a technical advisor to project managers and stakeholders.
Diagnose integration issues, optimize performance, and ensure data accuracy across systems.
Architect, design, build, and implement application integrations using third-party tools, built-in integration platforms, or APIs, and document designs according to best practices.
Develop and maintain system integrations and components, including application-to-application integrations, services, internal and external APIs, file transfers, and SQL queries.
Participate in requirements analysis and decomposition, design, development, internal testing, and documentation for application integrations.
Work with business users, business analysts, and project teams to understand and analyze business specifications.