We are seeking an experienced Lead Developer with expertise in Workday Financials to join our team. The ideal candidate will lead the design, development, and implementation of Workday Financial solutions while providing technical leadership and mentorship to the development team. Experience with custom application development using Java and Python is preferred.

Essential Job Functions:

Review and analyze complex process, system and / or data requirements and specifications across a major program or project or several small projects or programs.
Serve as the technical subject matter expert for one or more areas (subsystems) for a larger system or multiple areas (subsystems) for smaller systems.
Serve as the primary designer for complex component designs for one or more areas (subsystems) for a larger system or multiple areas (subsystems) for smaller systems.
Build, test, deploy, and document complex software components for one or more areas (subsystems) for a larger system or multiple areas (subsystems) for smaller systems as well as, help others with theirs.
Create software engineering strategies that help identify and mitigate risks.
Lead other team members in peer review of code and identify re-usable frameworks.
Interface with other team members and other teams in peer review of requirements, specifications and software.
Document and communicate development status in a timely manner including metric reporting.
Champion the collaborative resolution of defects.
Direct internal process improvement initiatives. Provide feedback on processes by offering suggestions.
Mentor and supervise junior staff in project-level tasks.
Participate in external process improvement committees as a Development representative.
Provide backup coverage for Delivery Lead.
Assist with adherence to technology policies and comply with all security controls.
Ensure all work products meets /exceeds FINRA standards.
Demonstration of FINRA’s values.
Collaboration, both in-person and virtually, in furtherance of FINRA’s mission of investor protection and market integrity.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

Lead the design, development, and implementation of Workday Financials modules including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Management, Cash Management, and Payroll

Architect and implement custom solutions using Workday Studio, EIBs, Core Connectors, and Cloud Connect integrations

Develop andmaintainintegration solutions between Workday Financials and other enterprise systems

Create andoptimizecustom reports using Workday Report Writer and Calculated Fields

Design and implement business process configurations and workflows

Development & Configuration

Configure and customize Workday Financial Management modules to meet business requirements

Develop integrations using web services (SOAP/REST APIs), Workday Studio, and other integration tools

Build custom applications and extensions using Workday Extend to enhance Workday Financials functionality

Create andmaintaintechnical documentation including design specifications, data mapping, and integration guides

Perform unit testing, integration testing, and support user acceptance testing

Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to Workday Financials

Proventrack recordleading Workday Financial implementations ormajorenhancement projects

Team Leadership & Collaboration

Mentor and guide junior developers and technical team members

Collaborate with functional consultants, business analysts, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions

Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to development best practices

Lead technical design sessions and provideexpertiseduring project planning

Stay current with Workday releases and evaluate new features for potential adoption

Participate in full lifecycle implementations and support ongoing maintenance

Background in Agile/Scrum development methodologies

Technical Skills

Hands-on experience with Workday Financials configuration and development

Strongproficiencyin Workday Studio, EIBs, Core Connectors, and integration technologies

Experience with Workday Report Writer, Calculated Fields, and custom reporting

Knowledge of XSLT, XML, web services (SOAP/REST), and integration patterns

Understanding of financial business processes and accounting principles

Experience with Workday Security model and role-based permissions

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences

Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Preferred Qualifications

Workday Pro Certification in Financial Management or Integration

Experience with development for Workday Adaptive Planning module

Knowledge ofadditionalfinancial systems and ERP platforms

Experience with business intelligence tools and data analytics

Proficiencyin Java and/or Python for custom development and scriptinginAWSecosystem.

Experience with automation testing frameworks and tools (e.g., Playwright, Selenium, JUnit, TestNG,PyTest)

Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes

Education/Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related discipline with at least seven (7) years of related experience, or equivalent training and/or work experience; Master’s degree and past Financial Services industry experience preferred.
Demonstrated technical expertise in Object Oriented and database technologies/concepts which resulted in deployment of enterprise quality solutions.
Past experien

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