HCM Solution Architect

Everest Global Services - Warren, NJ

Full-time - Senior

Warren, NJ

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The HCM Solution Architect at Everest Global Services, Inc. is responsible for leading the design and implementation of Workday HCM projects, ensuring successful integration with third-party applications. This role requires collaboration with various teams to address architecture-related issues, develop integration strategies, and contribute to business development activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a growth mindset, and a focus on innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead Workday HCM design and implementation projects focused on the end-to-end deployment of technical system integrations between our client's Workday system and their 3rd party applications
• Work closely with project management and delivery teams to review and mitigate any architecture-related issues and risks during project execution and lifecycle
• Provide end-to-end solution and design details during Architect Sessions
• Identify business critical Workday new features released (R1 & R2 releases) and demo the same to the HRIS & Business teams
• Develop integration strategies and collaborate with business stakeholders/IT to design solutions that meet business requirements
• Lead Workday strategy across additional modules including Prism, Adaptive, Extend, APIs, and RAAS by implementing current use cases and adding new solutions based on business and/or HR objectives
• Collaborate with a team of integration developers and provide guidance and support as needed
• Create/maintain architecture artifacts and documentation updating when necessary and communicating changes clearly and professionally
• Participate in business development activities, including leading proposal development, client presentations, and networking events related to Workday HCM Integrations
• Provide leadership and contribute to the development of new processes and procedures for service delivery, including development of templates, documentation of best practices, contribution to the knowledge base, etc.

Requirements

• 10+ years of Software Engineering and Solution Architecture experience including engineering practices, tools, and standards
• Knowledge of general SaaS architecture and related components in deploying SaaS solutions covering data, infrastructure, security
• Experience as a solution architect on at least 1 full life-cycle implementation of Workday HCM
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to think from a 'big picture' perspective
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to foster an environment of collaboration and excellence
• Hands-on knowledge of current technology standards/trends coupled with a desire to continually expand personal knowledge/skills
• Knowledge in Workday integration tools and technologies, including EIB, Core Connectors, Cloud Connect, Studio, and Workday API
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills coupled with the ability to tailor communication to all levels of an organization
• Experience executing technology modernization initiatives including migration to cloud-native and API Strategies
• Motivated, self-starter, who can work independently or with cross-functional, collaborative teams
• Demonstrable experience in engineering solutions through the process of decoupling complex monolithic systems
• Experience in defining and documenting architecture and coding standards and best practices
• Experienced in development methodology (Agile / Lean, DevOps) and life cycle methodology.

Benefits

• Dynamic training & professional development
• Generous tuition/continuing education reimbursement programs
• Mentoring opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Colleague Resource Groups