Software Engineer II-Workday Extend & Integrations

O'Reilly Auto Parts • Headquarters, KY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Software Engineer II (Workday Extend and Integrations) will lead the design, development, implementation, and support of enterprise-grade Workday solutions. This role requires deep technical expertise with Workday Extend and Workday Integrations, combined with strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills. The ideal candidate will serve as a technical leader, partnering closely with HR and external vendors to deliver scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions that support critical business processes. In addition to hands-on development responsibilities, this individual will help establish engineering standards, mentor team members, develop solution designs, and drive technical excellence across the Workday ecosystem. This is an on-site position located in Springfield, MO. Remote work is not an option for this position.

Requirements

• 4+ years of hands-on Workday Integration development experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on Workday Extend development experience.
• Proven track record delivering and supporting production-grade Workday applications and integrations supporting business-critical processes.
• Strong expertise in Workday Extend application development.
• Extensive experience developing Workday integrations using: Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB), Workday Orchestrations, Core Connectors, Workday Studio, REST and SOAP web services
• Experience designing and implementing integrations across: Human Capital Management (HCM), Payroll, Benefits, Recruiting
• Strong understanding of the Workday Business Process Framework.
• Experience troubleshooting integration failures, production incidents, and data reconciliation challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to design solutions with a focus on scalability, maintainability, observability, and compliance.
• Demonstrated experience authoring technical specifications and solution design documentation for Workday projects, enhancements, and integrations.
• Ability to translate business requirements into detailed technical designs, integration mappings, data flow diagrams, and implementation plans.
• Experience facilitating technical design reviews and obtaining alignment among business, functional, security, and engineering stakeholders.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Nice To Haves

• Workday certifications in Extend and/or Integrations.
• Professional software engineering background with experience applying modern engineering principles and practices.
• Experience with Workday reporting, calculated fields, and the Workday security model.
• Experience working within enterprise architecture, governance, and security frameworks.
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices and automated testing approaches for Workday solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deploy, and support Workday Extend applications that address complex business requirements.
• Design and implement Workday integrations using a variety of integration technologies and patterns, including EIB, Orchestrations, Core Connectors, Studio, and REST/SOAP services.
• Lead technical discovery sessions and translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Design integrations and solutions across multiple Workday functional domains, including HCM, Payroll, Benefits, and Recruiting.
• Ensure solutions are designed for scalability, maintainability, observability, security, and audit/compliance requirements.
• Develop and maintain production-grade solutions that support business-critical processes and data flows.
• Serve as a senior technical resource and subject matter expert for Workday Extend and Integrations.
• Establish and maintain technical standards, development best practices, and reference architectures.
• Review and approve technical designs, code, and implementation approaches produced by internal engineers and external consultants.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to team members and project stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to Workday development and integration practices.
• Lead technical discovery and requirements analysis for Workday enhancements, integrations, and application development initiatives.
• Author comprehensive technical specifications, solution design documents, interface specifications, and implementation plans for Workday projects and enhancements.
• Translate business and functional requirements into detailed technical designs that can be executed by internal teams and external partners.
• Ensure technical documentation is maintained throughout the project lifecycle and accurately reflects deployed solutions.
• Collaborate with functional teams to evaluate change requests and determine technical feasibility, complexity, risks, and implementation approaches.
• Partner with HR to define requirements and develop solution strategies.
• Communicate technical concepts and tradeoffs effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Act as a trusted advisor for Workday platform capabilities, limitations, and best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues involving Workday applications, integrations and data discrepancies.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive measures.
• Support integration monitoring, alerting, and operational readiness activities.
• Own and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, support procedures, and knowledge transfer materials.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
• Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
• Opportunities for Career Growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level