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WD

WORKDAY SENIOR SYSTEM ARCHITECT

San Jose, CA · On-site

They are seeking a highly analytical Workday Senior System Architect to lead the design and implementation of Workday solutions, collaborating with HR teams and providing technical guidance to ...

Vast

Senior System Architect, Lunar

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$147K - $249K/yr

Vast is looking for a Senior System Architect, Lunar , reporting to the Senior Vice President, Lunar Programs, to support the development of the systems that will be required for Vast's Lunar ...

Winaxis

PEGA Senior Systems Architect

Trenton, NJ · On-site

PEGA Certified Senior System Architect with 5+ years post-certification PEGA experience - Education: 4-year college degree or equivalent technical study - Minimum 7 years overall experience in object ...

Qualysoft

... system landscapes. You will act as the technical link between architecture, development, and ... Senior System Engineer Proven experience in leading technical implementation projects In-depth ...

Technogen

Senior System Architect EDI

Linthicum, MD · On-site

Demonstrates thorough knowledge of system architecture, provides innovative code development approaches, supports programming, database development and application integration efforts. * Provides ...

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How much do senior system architect jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior system architect in the United States is $149,249.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $133,500.00 and $161,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior System Architect vs System Engineer?

AspectSenior System ArchitectSystem Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, certifications like TOGAF or AWSBachelor's in Computer Engineering, certifications like Cisco CCNA or CompTIA
Work EnvironmentDesigns overall system architecture, collaborates with stakeholdersImplements, maintains, and troubleshoots systems and networks
Industry UsageUsed in enterprise IT, cloud solutions, and large-scale system designCommon in network infrastructure, software development, and system deployment

While both roles require technical expertise, a Senior System Architect focuses on designing comprehensive system architectures and strategic planning, whereas a System Engineer handles the implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of systems. The architect role is more strategic and design-oriented, while the engineer role is more hands-on and operational.

What does a senior system architect do?

A senior system architect designs and oversees complex IT systems and infrastructure, ensuring they meet business requirements and are scalable, secure, and efficient. They analyze existing systems, develop architecture strategies, and collaborate with development teams, often using tools like UML and cloud platforms, while possessing strong technical and leadership skills.

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Infographic showing various Senior System Architect job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $149,249 per year, or $71.8 per hour.

WORKDAY SENIOR SYSTEM ARCHITECT

WD

San Jose, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
Western Digital is a company focused on powering global innovation and technology. They are seeking a highly analytical Workday Senior System Architect to lead the design and implementation of Workday solutions, collaborating with HR teams and providing technical guidance to optimize processes.
Responsibilities:
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with HR business teams and Workday IT experts on system design decisions, user experience, complex issue resolution, and process design.
• Solution Design: Lead the design and implementation of Workday solutions to meet business needs, acting as a subject matter expert for various Workday modules. Conceptualize designs and end-to-end processes, providing expert guidance on best practices and system optimization.
• Technical Guidance: Provide technical leadership, drive Workday process enhancements, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure the architecture addresses all stakeholder concerns and enterprise-wide goals.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date on Workday releases and trends, identifying opportunities to improve the process of delivering solutions.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor Degree in IT, Computer Science and/or equivalent.
• Business acumen: A strong understanding of HR business processes and how technology can be leveraged to improve them.
• Communication and collaboration: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with stakeholders at different levels in the company and cross-functional teams
• Deep Workday expertise: In-depth knowledge of Workday modules, such as Core HCM, Security, Advanced Compensation, Benefits, Talent, and Payroll.
• Technical proficiency: Strong ability to translate business needs into technical solutions, including a strong understanding of Workday architecture, system logic and configuration.
• Problem-solving skills: Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical and functional issues
• Relevant years of recent experience working on Workday for a global professional services environment, specifically in support of HR functions.
• Excel in translation technical solution that is meaningful to HR and leadership.
• Experience in project delivery framework practices, including agile, iterative and waterfall project delivery methodologies.
• Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its subsets will be an added advantage
• Good exposure of senior stakeholder management skills.
Company:
For more than 55 years, WD has built the storage infrastructure that powers the world’s data. Founded in 1970, the company is headquartered in Milpitas, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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