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Sr DevOps Engineer

Boulder, CO · On-site

$136K - $175K/yr

At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny ... This DevOps Engineer will be reporting to the VP of Core Services, will support our growth and ...

Our current charter contributes directly to Workday's Active Defense pivot - building the reliable ... developer tooling); observability tooling (metrics, logs, traces) for services you own; building ...

About the Role Workday is seeking a dedicated and proficient security professional possessing extensive security engineering and response expertise with knowledge on how to apply AI to security ...

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As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for workday developer in Denver, CO is $55.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42.16 and $67.50 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Workday developer?

A Workday Developer is responsible for designing, configuring, and maintaining Workday applications to support business processes. They develop integrations, custom reports, and extend Workday functionality using tools like Workday Studio, EIB (Enterprise Interface Builder), and Workday Prism. Their role involves collaborating with HR, finance, and IT teams to enhance system performance and meet organizational needs. They also troubleshoot issues, optimize workflows, and ensure compliance with best practices. Strong knowledge of Workday modules, programming languages like XML and XSLT, and API integrations is essential for success in this role.

What does a Workday developer do?

A Workday Developer typically works on projects such as creating and maintaining custom integrations, developing reports and dashboards, and configuring business processes within the Workday platform. Day-to-day responsibilities often include collaborating with HR and IT teams to analyze requirements, troubleshoot technical issues, and implement enhancements that align with business objectives. Developers may also be involved in system upgrades, ensuring data integrity, and supporting end-users with technical questions or training. This role requires continuous learning as Workday frequently updates its platform with new features and compliance changes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Workday developer?

To thrive as a Workday Developer, you need expertise in HRIS systems, object-oriented programming, integration development, and a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with Workday Studio, Workday Report Writer, EIB, Core Connectors, XSLT, and relevant Workday certifications is highly valued. Strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and a collaborative mindset are important soft skills in this role. These skills and qualities are crucial for delivering tailored Workday solutions, ensuring efficient integration with business processes, and supporting ongoing HR technology needs.

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Infographic showing various Workday Developer job openings in Denver, CO as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $114,712 per year, or $55.1 per hour.

Workday Technical Lead

Lone Tree, CO


Sierra Nevada Corporation
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing • 5 - 10K employees

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 29 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

16th of 72 rated aerospace companies

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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago


Job description

Do you thrive at the intersection of technical execution and solution design? Are you passionate about the future of building Workday integrations, agents, data architectures and Extend applications? Join our team! We are looking for a Workday Technical leadwho can roll up their sleeves and build, while also thinking critically to architect elegant solutions from ambiguous, evolving requirements.
This role directly reports to the Workday IT Product Owner. You will be the go-to technical point of contact for our Workday developer platform - Integrations, Extend, AI, and Data -- partnering with the Product Owner and business stakeholders to turn loosely defined problems into well-designed, scalable solutions. If you're a motivated problem solver who loves both the craft of development and the challenge of design, this role was built for you.As SNC's corporate team, we provide the company and its business areas with strategic direction and business support spanning executive management, finance and accounting, operations, human resources, legal, IT, information security, facilities, marketing, and communications.

Solution Design & Technical Leadership

  • Lead solution design efforts for complex Workday initiatives, including when requirements are ambiguous or incomplete - bringing structure, clarity, and a path forward
  • Translate business needs into technical designs, producing architecture diagrams, data flow models, and detailed technical specifications

Workday Development & Engineering

  • Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain Workday solutions across a broad range of tools and patterns, including:
    • Integrations
    • Orchestrate
    • Ipaas/Middleware platforms
    • RaaS(Report-as-a-Service) andREST/SOAP APIs
    • GRAPHQL
    • Extend
    • Agent Builders
    • Data Lakes
  • Implement secure integration patterns usingOAuth, SAML, and other modern authentication standards
  • Re-architect and re-build integrations to modernize the SNC tech stack

Platform Operations & Support

  • Execute proactive monitoring, performance management, break-fix triage, and troubleshooting across the Workday integration landscape
  • Develop and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including specifications, runbooks, and architecture decision records

Stakeholder Partnership & Cross-Functional Execution

  • Partner with the Product Owner and business stakeholders to gather requirements, lead technical design discussions, and drive solutions to completion
  • Communicate technical concepts and trade-offs clearly to both technical peers and non-technical business partners

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

  • Stay current on Workday platform advancements, new features, and industry trends - especially emergingAI/LLM opportunities within the HR tech space
  • Continuously improve integration methodologies, development standards, and team practices

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • 6+ years of experience with at least 2+ yearsof hands-on Workday technical experience, including deep expertise in Workday integration development, security, reports and business processes.
  • Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of related experience is required.
  • Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
  • Demonstrated proficiency inWorkday Orchestrate
  • Workday Certification in Orchestrate/Integrations
  • Experience with Workday Business Processes and Security Configuration.
  • Solid Experience building reports with Workday Report Writer
  • RaaS and WQL as well
  • Proven experience buildingWorkday Extendapplications
  • Possess a track record of utilizing Al/Agents to supercharge your development
  • Strong command ofXML, SQL, JSON, etc
  • Experience withRESTful APIs, SOAP, and GraphQLin an enterprise integration context
  • Familiarity with middleware/Ipaas platforms such asMuleSoftor data platforms likeSnowflake/Power BI
  • Solid understanding ofsecurity and authentication protocols(OAuth, SAML, etc.)
  • Demonstrated ability to design solutions under ambiguous or incomplete requirements - you don't wait for perfect information to move forward
  • Experience with integration testing, release management, and operational best practices
  • Strong documentation habits and communication skills across technical and business audiences

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Workday certification(s) in Extend, and related domains
  • Experience withWorkday Prism AnalyticsorData Cloud
  • Exposure toAI/LLM integration patternsand their application in HR technology workflows
  • Understanding of global HR processes, payroll landscapes, and HR compliance considerations
  • Experience in an embedded product team, Workday services partner, or HRIS/IT environment

Essential Functions:

  • Workday certification(s) in Extend, and related domains
  • Experience withWorkday Prism AnalyticsorData Cloud
  • Exposure toAI/LLM integration patternsand their application in HR technology workflows
  • Understanding of global HR processes, payroll landscapes, and HR compliance considerations
  • Experience in an embedded product team, Workday services partner, or HRIS/IT environment

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $124,771.42 - $171,560.71. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We're known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation's most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.



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