Senior Workday Platform Engineer

TL;DR

Senior Workday Platform Engineer (Workday): Own technical execution across Workday HCM, Payroll, Recruiting, Prism Analytics, and Illuminate with an accent on platform configuration, integrations, security architecture, and release management. Focus on building scalable integrations, advanced reports, custom applications via Extend, and ensuring compliance in regulated environments.

Location: US Remote

Salary: $128,800–$161,050 USD

Company

Global leader in cell-free DNA testing dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health.

What you will do

• Own technical platform layer including HCM, Payroll, Recruiting, Prism Analytics, and Illuminate.
• Configure modules, build advanced reports, calculated fields, validations, and business processes.
• Design lightweight custom apps using Workday Extend to enhance workflows.
• Build and maintain integrations via EIB, Studio, REST/SOAP APIs, and RaaS with third-party systems.
• Implement Prism Analytics datasets/dashboards and Illuminate AI capabilities.
• Manage security architecture, governance, logging, monitoring, and compliance (SOX, GDPR, HIPAA).

Requirements

• 8+ years hands-on Workday technical experience
• Workday Pro certifications in HCM, Integrations, Security, Prism
• Strong experience with integrations (EIB, Studio, APIs)
• Deep expertise in security, business process frameworks, and reporting
• Experience with Prism Analytics and Workday Extend
• High documentation skills, ITGC controls, change management
• Platform ownership mindset, regulated environments experience

Nice to have

• Workday Illuminate/AI features
• Workday ecosystem add-ons (Paradox, Sana)
• Experience in biotech, healthcare, or large-scale companies

Culture & Benefits

• Annual performance bonus and long-term equity awards
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness, work-life benefits, free testing for employees/families
• Fertility care, pregnancy/baby bonding leave, commuter benefits