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Workday Engineer

Akkodis

Workday Engineer

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AIWorkday

14 days ago

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Contract type:

Freelance / Contract

Salary:

$156,000 – $176,800 / year

Location:

Plano, TX, USA

Work mode:

Onsite

Published on:

8 October 2026

What they need


Greetings,

Hope your day has been going well so far!

My name is Satender Bisht , and I’m a Senior Resource Development Manager . We are one of the top Engineering Recruitment Agencies in the country. We are currently recruiting for a Lead Workday Software Engineer which looks like something you might be interested in at this point in your career. I realize I may have an out-of-date resume; however, if my timing is good and you would like to hear more about this opportunity, please give me a call at my number below, or reply to this email with the best time/number to reach you. Here are the specs on the role, for your record:

Title: Lead Workday Software Engineer

Location: Plano, TX , McLean, VA and Richmond, VA

Duration: 12 Months contract to hire

Rate: $75 - $85/hr. (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)

The ideal candidate will be more than a functional Workday resource. Client is looking for a strong technical leader and software engineer who can solve complex problems, communicate effectively, influence others, and eventually grow into a larger leadership role within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as a technical leader within the Workday organization.
  • Design, develop, enhance, and support Workday solutions.
  • Work across Workday Core HCM, Finance, and Integrations.
  • Apply strong software engineering principles to Workday development and solutions.
  • Analyze complex technical and business problems and develop effective solutions.
  • Partner with engineering and business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to team members.
  • Help drive technical strategy and direction for the organization.
  • Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Identify opportunities to improve existing Workday capabilities, processes, and solutions.
  • Collaborate across teams and influence stakeholders to achieve organizational goals.
  • Bring a forward-thinking mindset around emerging technologies, including AI and AI-enabled software engineering tools.
  • Contribute to a growing Workday Enterprise Capabilities organization with the potential to take on increased leadership responsibilities over time.

Required Qualifications

  • Strong professional experience with Workday.
  • Strong Core HCM experience.
  • Strong Workday Finance experience.
  • Strong Workday Integrations experience.
  • Strong software engineering background.
  • Demonstrated technical leadership experience.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Ability to approach complex technical challenges and clearly articulate the process used to solve them.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams, business partners, and leadership.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence others and drive initiatives forward.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit

https://www.akkodis.com/en/privacy-policy .

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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