Workday Integration Developer
Adastra
About the role
Contract role with a hybrid schedule of three onsite days in Toronto. You’ll build and support Workday integrations using EIB, Workday Studio, Core Connectors, Web Services, and Orchestrations, with data transformation in XML, XSLT, XPath, and JSON. The role requires 3+ years of hands-on Workday integration experience, plus production troubleshooting and integration security skills.
We are looking for a hands-on Workday Integration Developer to design, build, and support secure and reliable integrations between Workday and enterprise systems. The role will focus primarily on EIB and Workday Studio, while also supporting Workday Orchestrations, web services, APIs, and data transformations. You will collaborate with technical teams, HRIS partners, functional leads, and external vendors to translate business requirements into effective integration solutions and ensure the stability of production integrations.
Primary Location: Toronto, ON
Work Model: Hybrid 3-Days Onsite
Employment Type: Contractor
Responsibilities
- Design, build, test, and deploy inbound and outbound integrations using EIB, Workday Studio, Core Connectors, and Workday Web Services
- Build and maintain Workday Orchestrations to automate multi-step workflows and connect Workday with external systems and APIs
- Transform data using XML, XSLT, XPath, and JSON to support payroll, benefits, ATS, banking, and other vendor file formats
- Create calculated fields and custom reports to support integration requirements
- Monitor integrations, troubleshoot failures, and resolve production issues within established service levels
- Perform regression testing for Workday semi-annual releases
- Apply integration security practices using ISUs, OAuth, SFTP, and PGP
- Partner with HRIS analysts, functional leads, technical teams, and vendors to translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Communicate project status, risks, dependencies, and issue resolutions clearly to stakeholders
- Maintain technical documentation, including integration designs, data mappings, and operational runbooks
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
- 3+ years of hands-on Workday integration development experience
- Hands-on experience building and supporting integrations using EIB and Workday Studio
- Experience with Workday integration tools such as Core Connectors and Workday Web Services
- Knowledge of XML, XSLT, XPath, JSON, and REST or SOAP APIs
- Understanding of Workday HCM data and business processes
- Experience creating calculated fields and custom reports in Workday
- Analytical and troubleshooting skills with experience resolving integration and production issues
- Understanding of integration security concepts such as ISUs, OAuth, SFTP, and PGP
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to gather requirements and explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to collaborate effectively across technical teams, business stakeholders, and external vendors
Nice to Have
- Experience building or maintaining Workday Orchestrations
- Workday Integrations or Workday Extend certification
- Experience with Java, JavaScript, or Python
- Exposure to middleware or iPaaS platforms such as Boomi, MuleSoft, or Workato
What We Offer
- Opportunity for advancement and career progression
- Competitive compensation
- Successful referral program
- The opportunity to work with one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies
- Satisfaction of working for a reputable company
- A flexible, dynamic, and diverse workplace