Lead Platform Engineer, Workday – Benefits, HCM, Recruiting

Capital One

Lead Workday platform engineering for Capital One’s human resources technology ecosystem. Designing integrations, automation, and HCM solutions while leading technical delivery.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeMcLean • California, Massachusetts, New York, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $149,800 - $205,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Workday solutions, including HCM, Recruiting, Payroll, and Benefits, while leading integration projects and collaborating with stakeholders. Proficient in Agile methodologies and process improvement to enhance HR operations.

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Workday HCM ExpertiseWorkday Integration DevelopmentTechnical LeadershipAgile MethodologiesAPI Experience

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Hard Skills

Workday IntegrationsWorkday StudioData AnalysisAutomation WorkflowsUnit TestingCode ReviewsFunctional ConfigurationProcess ImprovementVendor ManagementWorkday Extend

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationInfluencing SolutionsTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayREST APIsSOAP APIs

Certifications & Qualifications

Workday CertificationWorkday Pro Certification

Industry Keywords

HR PlatformsHuman ResourcesCompensationBenefitsPayrollTime TrackingPerformance Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SOAP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Understand and translate business priorities while integrating HR value propositions and strategies
Deliver Workday solutions across HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, Payroll, and Benefits
Communicate across the team, Product Owners, stakeholders, and business partners to influence solutions
Identify process improvements and collaborate with HR partners to redesign business processes
Design and develop complex Workday integrations supporting candidate and associate experiences
Provide technical expertise on Workday Studio, security, troubleshooting, data analysis, vendor management, and coordination with HR/Enterprise teams
Lead a team of integrators and configurators supporting Workday HCM modules
Align priorities with Product Owners and deliver objectives using Agile methodologies
Design and develop automation workflows, perform unit tests, and conduct code reviews
Ensure platform performance, quality, and adherence to Enterprise standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certification
At least 6 years of experience on HR platforms, including Workday
At least 4 years of experience with Workday integrations or functional configuration tasks
Experience with Workday HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Time Tracking, and Performance Management
At least 2 years of experience in a technical leadership role overseeing strategic projects
Bachelor's degree preferred
7+ years of experience working with Workday Human Resources modules, including HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Recruiting, Talent and Performance Management, or Finance
5+ years of experience working with APIs within the Workday environment using REST or SOAP
Experience building solutions on Workday Extend
Workday or Workday Pro certifications preferred
Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or provide immigration-related support for this position