Workday Solution Architect, Hire to Retire

Kyndryl • Research Triangle Park, NC

110d • $110,880 - $210,600

About The Position

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. We are seeking a talented Software Engineering Technical Specialist to contribute to our software engineering space and provide critical skills required for the development of cutting-edge products. As a Software Engineering Technical Specialist, you will develop solutions in specific domains such as Security, Systems, Databases, Networking Solutions, and more. You will be a leader – contributing knowledge, guidance, technical expertise, and team leadership skills. Your leadership will be demonstrated in your work, to your customers, and within your teams. At Kyndryl, we value effective communication and collaboration skills. When you recognize opportunities for business change, you will have the ability to clearly and persuasively communicate complex technical and business concepts to both customers and team members. You’ll be the go-to person for problem-solving of customers’ business and technical issues. You have a knack for effectively identifying and framing problems, leading the collection of elements of information, and integrating this information to produce timely and thoughtful decisions. Your aim throughout, is to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and delivery of services through the use of technology and technical methods and methodologies. Driving the design, development, integration, delivery, and evolution of highly scalable distributed software you will integrate with other layers and offerings. You will provide deeper functionality and solutions to address customer needs. You will work closely with software engineers, architects, product managers, and partner teams to get high-quality products and features through the agile software development lifecycle. Your continuous grooming of features/user stories to estimate, identify technical risks/dependencies and clearly communicate them to project stakeholders will ensure the features are delivered with the right quality and within timeline. You will maintain and drive the clearing of technical debt, vulnerabilities, and currency of the 3rd party components within the product. As a Software Engineering Technical Specialist, you will also coach and mentor engineers to design and implement highly available, secure, distributed software in a scalable architecture. This is an opportunity to make a real impact and contribute to the success of Kyndryl's innovative software products.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, business administration, computer science, or a related field (Master’s degree is an advantage).
• 4+ years in technology consulting or enterprise software roles, including 5+ years specializing in Workday architecture and implementation.
• Demonstrated expertise in Workday HCM modules, integrations, and platform optimization.

Nice To Haves

• Strong problem-solving ability and engineering rigor.
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and navigating complex, fast-paced environments.
• Skilled in one or more of the following areas: Application Development, Data Platform, Security, Application Integration, Data Engineering, Server Systems, Packaged Application Implementation, Business Analysis, Network Systems, or Storage Systems.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business stakeholders, IT teams, and external vendors to gather requirements, establish alignment, and foster cooperation throughout all phases of Workday projects.
• Architect comprehensive solutions across Workday modules (HCM, Finance, Payroll, etc.), addressing both immediate business needs and long-term scalability.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for Workday configurations, integrations, and optimization.
• Champion organizational change by designing and implementing new Workday processes, training users, and onboarding teams to new functionalities.
• Apply agile methodologies to develop, test, and deploy Workday solutions.
• Continuously seek opportunities to leverage emerging Workday features, drive platform innovation, and improve the user experience.
• Advise senior leadership on Workday strategy, bridging technical and business perspectives to deliver solutions that support enterprise objectives.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A dynamic and inclusive work environment.
• The chance to work with a leading global IT services company.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees