Workday Extend Architect

About Penbrothers

Penbrothers is an HR & remote talent management partner and one of the fastest-growing companies in the Philippines. We provide talented Filipinos with global opportunities in high-growth startups and dynamic companies, from the comfort of their own homes.

About the Client

Our client is a fast-growing startup on a mission to deliver high-quality, scalable, and innovative Workday Extend and built on Workday applications to clients around the globe. We're proud to have to built on Workday apps approved by Workday, and we're just getting started. This is your chance to join a passionate team at an early stage and help shape the future of enterprise app development.

About the Role

As a Workday Extend Architect, you'll lead the design, development, and deployment of Workday Extend and Built on Workday applications. You'll work closely with our product team to deliver secure, scalable, and user-friendly solutions that integrate seamlessly with Workday's platform.

What You'll Do

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of Workday Extend applications and integrations.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and business stakeholders to gather requirements, translate them into technical solutions, and deliver high-quality applications.
• Architect scalable Extend frameworks using PMD scripting, orchestrations, Studio, and custom components.
• Guide solution design discussions, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards, security, and compliance requirement.
• Mentor developers, conduct code reviews, and promote best practices in SDLC, Agile, and Application Lifecycle Management.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless integrations and reporting.
• Stay informed on emerging Workday capabilities, SaaS trends, and technology design patterns to drive innovation.
• Contribute to internal communities of practice, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of Workday implementation experience, including at least 2+ years hands-on with Workday Extend.
• Workday Extend Certification strongly preferred; Workday Studio, Orchestrate, HCM/FINs certifications are a plus.
• Proven experience with web service technologies (REST, SOAP, JSON, XML, API-first architecture).
• Strong background in integration development (EIB, middleware, or custom APIs).
• Familiarity with Workday business processes, HCM, Finance, or Supply Chain functional areas.
• Demonstrated ability to lead design sessions, manage stakeholders, and deliver technical solutions to production.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex ideas to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Consulting background and/or higher education, government, or enterprise SaaS experience is a plus
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Passion for building elegant, impactful solutions that solve real business problems.

Nice to Have

• Prior experience with Built on Workday applications.
• Familiarity with Workday Orchestrate or Workday Prism Analytics.
• Startup experience or a desire to help build something from the ground up.

Hiring Process

We utilize AI tools to enhance our hiring efficiency and ensure a fair evaluation of all candidates. As a result, candidates who passed our initial evaluations should expect an AI Interviewer as a component of our recruitment process. This is supervised by Human Talent Acquisition Experts who will also engage with you throughout your application journey.

What You'll Get

At Penbrothers, we are obsessed with creating positive employee experiences. Here you'll find an environment that nurtures learning and provides opportunities for growth. You'll have the opportunity to make an impact on fast-growing startups and dynamic companies.

·   Meaningful work & Growth: We take every opportunity to stretch ourselves and deliver an excellent client experience.

·   Employee as our biggest asset: We are genuinely invested in our people's career and welfare.

·   Global reach & local impact: Get to work with high-growth startups and dynamic companies from the comfort of your own home.

·   Powering global startups: We've created 1,400 Filipino jobs that empower global start-ups to focus on growth.