Accounting Policies, Agile Programming Methodologies, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Architectural Design, Best Practices, Business Processes, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Delivery Management, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Leadership, Mentoring, Microsoft Windows Azure, Middleware, PRINCE2, Payroll Administration, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project Management Professional (PMP), REST (Representational State Transfer), SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol), Systems Scalability, TOGAF - The Open Group Architecture Framework, Team Lead/Manager, Waterfall Model of Software Development, Web Services, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Dallas, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago
Workday Solution Architect
LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY -- I WILL LET YOU KNOW IF THEY OPEN THIS UP TO OTHER AREAS --SEE OTHER SECTION BELOW Dallas local preferred with expectation to work in Hitachi Dallas office (Addison); if candidate is strong, will go for remote with travel required (20-30% travel); also willing to look at Boston MA candidates with expectation to travel (20-30%)
TX/Dallas
Workday Solution Architect
Strong experience in Workday HCM and/or Financials modules
Proven expertise in end-to-end solution architecture design
Experience with Workday integrations either of them (Studio, EIB, Core Connectors)
Hands-on knowledge of Workday security framework and business process configuration
Experience with APIs, web services (SOAP/REST), and middleware tools
Ability to design scalable, high-performance, and secure solutions
Does candidate have strong experience in Workday HCM and/or Financials modules
Does candidate have proven expertise in end-to-end solution architecture design
Does candidate have experience with Workday integrations either of them (Studio, EIB, Core Connectors)
Does candidate have hands-on knowledge of Workday security framework and business process configuration
Does candidate have strong understanding of data architecture, reporting, and analytics
Does candidate have experience with APIs, web services (SOAP/REST), and middleware tools
Does candidate have ability to design scalable, high-performance, and secure solutions
Does candidate have strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Is candidate certified: Workday HCM, Workday Financials, Workday Integration, Workday Studio, Workday Reporting, Workday Security Certification
Is candidate certified: PMP / PRINCE2, AWS / Azure Cloud, TOGAF
Role Title: Workday Solution Architect Role Description: We are seeking a highly experienced Workday Solution Architect with 10 to 15 years' experience to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-wide solutions within the Workday platform. This role is responsible for defining end-to-end architecture, aligning business requirements with scalable system solutions, and ensuring seamless integration across HR, Finance, and other enterprise systems. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise across multiple Workday modules and will act as a strategic advisor to stakeholders while guiding implementation teams to deliver high-quality solutions. ______________________________ __________ Mandatory Skills: " Strong experience in Workday HCM and/or Financials modules " Proven expertise in end-to-end solution architecture design " Experience with Workday integrations either of them (Studio, EIB, Core Connectors) " Hands-on knowledge of Workday security framework and business process configuration " Strong understanding of data architecture, reporting, and analytics " Experience with APIs, web services (SOAP/REST), and middleware tools " Ability to design scalable, high-performance, and secure solutions " Strong stakeholder management and communication skills ______________________________ __________ Role Description Skills: " Ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable Workday solutions " Experience leading full lifecycle Workday implementations (Design ? Build ? Deploy ? Support) " Deep knowledge of HR, Finance, Payroll, and Recruiting processes " Define integration strategies across enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, payroll vendors) " Establish governance frameworks, standards, and best practices " Lead and mentor cross-functional teams (functional & technical consultants) " Drive solution optimization, performance tuning, and continuous improvement " Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making capabilities " Experience working in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery models
Certifications Required / Preferred: Certification Type Purpose Workday HCM Certification Preferred Core expertise in HR modules and business processes Workday Financials Certification Preferred Understanding of finance and accounting processes Workday Integration Certification Mandatory Knowledge of integration tools and data flow Workday Studio Certification Preferred Advanced integration and complex solution handling Workday Reporting Certification Good to Have Supports analytics and reporting strategy Workday Security Certification Good to Have Ensures proper access control and compliance PMP / PRINCE2 Preferred Project governance and delivery management AWS / Azure Cloud Certification Good to Have Cloud architecture and integration support TOGAF Certification Optional Enterprise architecture framework expertise