Application Developer, Workday

Overview

Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us.

We are seeking a Workday Techno-Functional Developer who brings both deep technical expertise and broad functional knowledge across the entire Workday platform. This person will be part of development, custom integrations, help optimize system configurations, and act as a strategic partner for HR, Compensation, IT, and external vendors. 

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on developer in Workday, who understands data flows, security, configuration logic, and business processes across HCM, Compensation, Recruiting, Benefits, Talent, Payroll, and Time Tracking. This role is ideal for someone who wants to build, solve, and deliver — not just manage tickets. 

The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally.

#TheAHALife is more than a company culture; it is our way of life. It embodies our commitment to work-life harmonization and is guided by our core values where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and at heart.jobs.

Responsibilities

Workday Integration Development 

• Design, build, and maintain integrations using Workday Studio, Core Connectors, EIB, RaaS 

• Write and troubleshoot Java, XSLT, XML, JSON, REST/SOAP APIs 

• Manage SFTP, endpoint configurations, security keys, and file transmissions 

• Handle complex data transformations and real-time or batch integrations with systems like:  

• ADP Payroll 

• Oracle Fusion 

• Entra ID 

• Motivosity 

• Skillsoft 

• Syndio 

• ServiceNow 

• LMS 

• Convey and more.  

Functional Knowledge & Configuration Awareness 

• Understand configuration logic for Workday modules:  

• Core HCM 

• Compensation (Incentives, Merit, Bonus, Plans, Guidelines) 

• Recruiting 

• Talent (Skills Cloud, Succession, Career Hub) 

• Benefits, Time Tracking, Absence 

• Payroll (even if outsourced like ADP) 

• Understand and troubleshoot:  

• Business processes 

• Eligibility rules 

• Calculated fields 

• Custom report dependencies 

• Partner with HRIS or functional SMEs to align technical builds with business rules 

Testing, Documentation & Support 

• Lead test cycles (Unit, Regression, UAT) 

• Create detailed documentation: data mapping, config-impact charts, testing scripts 

• Support audit/compliance needs through proper logging and traceability 

Collaboration & Leadership  

• Represent integrations team in cross-functional projects 

• Liaise with vendors and internal teams (HR, Cybersecurity, IT) 

• Help guide and mentor junior analysts or developers (if needed) 

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience 
• 3+ years of Workday integration development experience (4-7 years of experience is preferred)

• Strong skills in Java, Workday Studio, XSLT, APIs, JSON, XML 

• Java, SQL (for troubleshooting/reporting), basic scripting. 

• Broad functional knowledge across multiple Workday modules 

• Proven ability to bridge technical and functional teams 

• Experience with Real-time API, SFTP, encryption, secure file handling 

• Strong documentation and communication skills 

Preferred Skills: 

• Experience with automation tools like UiPath is a plus 

• Prior experience in cross-functional enterprise environments (e.g., Healthcare, Nonprofit, Education) 

• Familiarity with Jira, Agile workflows, and vendor RFP/implementation cycles 

Compensation & Benefits

The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package.  Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.

• Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary.  That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
• Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs; Based on type of position
• Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution.  As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.
• Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program.  HeartU is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
• Work-Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees.  The number of days will increase based on seniority level.  You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.
• Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees.  This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.

The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the Association will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.

At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities.This position not a match with your skills?  Click here to see other opportunities.

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