Architect, Workday Extend

The Groove

Architect leading Workday Extend solutions and client engagements at The Groove. Responsible for designing, delivering, and mentoring on innovative Workday Extend technologies.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudJavaJavaScriptPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted advisor to client executives and stakeholders, helping define Workday Extend roadmaps that align with long-term business objectives
Lead the architecture, design, and delivery of complex Workday Extend solutions, providing hands-on guidance throughout the project lifecycle
Help establish and evolve architectural standards and best practices for Workday Extend applications and integrations, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and quality across engagements
Contribute to the development of The Groove's best practices, reusable assets, frameworks, and delivery methodology for Workday Extend solutions
Design solutions utilizing Workday Extend, Workday Orchestrate, Workday APIs, Workday Studio, EIBs, and Workday web services
Own escalated client issues and complex technical challenges, leveraging deep expertise to resolve issues and maintain strong client relationships
Lead solution design sessions, technical workshops, training programs, and strategic discussions focused on Workday Extend capabilities
Serve as a senior technical resource during client demonstrations, proposals, scoping efforts, and solution architecture discussions
Monitor the Workday product roadmap and emerging capabilities, translating new functionality into actionable recommendations for clients and internal teams
Develop reusable assets, accelerators, and frameworks that improve delivery quality and implementation efficiency
Mentor and provide technical guidance to consultants supporting Extend engagements, helping elevate overall team capability through coaching and knowledge sharing
Represent The Groove as a Workday Extend subject matter expert through client advisory sessions, webinars, industry events, and speaking opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
5+ years of enterprise application implementation, development, and integration experience, including significant experience with Workday technologies and Workday Extend
Proven experience architecting and delivering complex Workday Extend solutions and enterprise integrations from strategy through execution
Deep expertise in application development, APIs, integration architecture, and cloud technologies
Experience with JavaScript, Java, Python, or similar programming languages preferred
Strong understanding of Workday Extend, Workday Orchestrate, Workday Studio, Workday APIs, EIBs, and web services
Demonstrated success serving as a strategic advisor to clients and business stakeholders
Experience supporting pre-sales efforts, including solution strategy, proposal development, scoping, and client presentations
Exceptional problem-solving, analytical thinking, and architectural design skills
Strong communication and consulting skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-focused recommendations
Experience mentoring consultants or technical teams in a delivery environment
Workday Extend certification strongly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Travel may be required to support client engagements, workshops, strategic planning sessions, and business development activities
While most work is performed remotely, candidates should be comfortable traveling up to approximately 30% as business needs dictate

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Hard Skills & Tools

Workday ExtendWorkday OrchestrateWorkday APIsWorkday StudioEIBsJavaScriptJavaPythonapplication developmentintegration architecture

Soft Skills

problem-solvinganalytical thinkingarchitectural designcommunicationconsultingmentoringstrategic advisingclient relationship managementcoachingknowledge sharing

Certifications

Workday Extend certification