USC Recruitment – Senior Workday Integration Developer

The University of Southern California’s (USC’s) Information Technology Services is seeking a talented

Senior Workday Integration Developer

for Workday Cloud Applications As the Senior Workday Integration Developer (Cloud), you will be an integral member of the Cloud Applications team, collaborating with diverse and talented team members to help solve multidimensional information technology problems, improve customer experience, and generate value for our campus stakeholders across a broad base of departments and constituencies.

THE TEAM

The ITS vision aligns strategy, business, and services; affirms ITS cultural values; empowers cross-functional teamwork; embraces world-class best practices; and promotes innovation, excellence, agility, and efficiency. To achieve this vision, ITS is committed to providing a modern technology infrastructure that is resilient and delivers the performance necessary to meet the demands of a growing customer base, training in the latest technologies for its highly productive and motivated workforce, outstanding customer experience, and technology services that are aligned with the university’s mission to provide exceptional learning opportunities for students. ITS is creating a workplace where employees can develop cutting-edge skills, take pride in the services they provide, and have access to the roles and career paths that align to their abilities and potential.

We are looking for top talent to join us on our journey.

ITS CULTURE

USC’s ITS organization represents a diverse and talented team, committed to supporting a collaborative culture and delivering secure and innovative IT services, core to the mission of USC. ITS values accountability, excellence, and commitment to exceptional customer experience. ITS strives for a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages employees to do their best work every day and where individuals are recognized and celebrated for their contributions.

About Usc

USC is the leading private research university in Los Angeles—a global center for arts, technology, and international business. With more than 47,500 students, we are located primarily in Los Angeles but also in various US and global satellite locations. As the largest private employer in Los Angeles, responsible for $8 billion annually in economic activity in the region, we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment, in careers that span a broad spectrum of talents and skills across a variety of academic and professional schools and administrative units. As a USC employee and member of the Trojan Family—the faculty, staff, students, and alumni who make USC a great place to work—you will enjoy excellent benefits, including a variety of well-being programs designed to help individuals achieve work-life balance.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

The candidate for the position of

Senior Workday Integration Developer

must meet the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as computer science, computer information systems, etc., or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Five years’ experience in information technology, software development, engineering, or relevant fields.
• Foundational knowledge of security concepts, secure code development techniques, and the development and configuration of software solutions.
• Ability to understand and work with large, complex systems, write test cases for new and existing code to ensure compatibility and stability, and provide detailed information and summaries to peers and supervisors.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to establish strong, positive working relationships and rapport with diverse groups of team members.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate for the position of

Senior Workday Integration Developer

has the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as computer science, computer information systems, etc., or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in information technology.
• Experience in higher education preferred.
• 5-7 years of Workday integration experience Create detailed system interface specifications, field mapping, and system process designs.
• Advanced knowledge of Workday EIB, Studio, Document Transformation and Cloud Connect
• Walking the business users through the integration design documents and getting sign-offs needed
• Develop the Workday integrations using the Workday integration cloud technologies to meet the business requirements
• Testing the integrations – Formulating scenarios that need to be tested, documenting them as well as working with the business and vendors on testing the integrations
• Demonstrated proficiency with Web Services, SOAP, XML, XSLT, REST, JSON, HTTP, SSL, PGP, SAML, etc.
• Experience with Workday Finance deployment is a plus.

THE WORK YOU WILL DO

The

Senior Workday Integration Developer

drives innovation through the creation, development, and maintenance of software applications and solutions. Ensures code is maintained and supported and has the potential to scale with business growth. Leads and facilitates innovation, continuous improvement, and effective troubleshooting, and mentors and guides team members and peers.

Works directly with key business users and stakeholders to gather requirements for integrations. Evaluate, communicate, and coordinate the technical impacts of application configuration decisions, Develop the Workday integrations using the Workday integration cloud technologies to meet the business requirements and Track issues and risks communicate status and escalate concerns to project management. Demonstrates ITS values in action.

The Senior Workday Integration Developer

• Drives innovation through the creation, development, and maintenance of software applications and solutions, adapting to regularly changing priorities. Ensures code is maintained and supported, performs as intended upon implementation, and has the potential to scale with business growth. Produces and presents problem-solving rationale in collaboration with key stakeholders in ITS and other university departments, working to develop understanding of technical specifications and deliver features and services based on business requirements.
• Supports project and task planning, contributing to the development and execution of processes and procedures and ensuring alignment with university and ITS objectives and customer needs. Assists with security governance, policies, and overall university compliance by embedding standards, procedures, and quality analysis measures into workflows/plans. Identifies and communicates system issues, bugs, and fixes, and aids the initiation of process-improvement efforts within teams and across ITS.
• Handles and routes customer requests appropriately for tracking and resolution. Supports customer point-of-views when identifying priorities and presenting solutions, leveraging insights on customer pain points, challenges, and needs. Provides customer-focused solutions and builds and maintains effective customer relationships through timely follow-ups and efficient, effective feedback.
• Leads and facilitates innovation, continuous improvement, and effective troubleshooting and problem-solving. Defines and measures success criteria, leveraging the latest industry knowledge and best practices. Proactively experiments with and analyzes new approaches and complex, diverse, and/or conflicting datasets to identify root causes. Mentors and guides team members and peers, developing and maintaining problem-solving methodologies, frameworks, and training resources.
• Aids the cultivation of an inclusive environment and a culture of trust and transparency, sharing information broadly, openly, and deliberately. Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with diverse team members, peers, and leaders. Actively embodies ITS values and behaviors (e.g., accountability, ethics, best-in-class customer service).
• Collaborates with team members and management, implementing effective solutions to support the Application Services team’s vision. Maintains currency with technology, standards, and best practices. Supports process improvement efforts within the team and across the ITS organization.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Come join the USC ITS team and work as a trusted partner in shaping an environment of innovation and excellence. Apply today!

The annual base salary range for this position is $133,085.09 – $150,000.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The candidate for the position of Senior Workday Developer must meet the following qualifications: Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 5 years Minimum Field of Expertise: Five years’ experience in information technology, software development, engineering, or relevant fields. Foundational knowledge of security concepts, secure code development techniques, and the development and configuration of software solutions. Ability to understand and work with large, complex systems, write test cases for new and existing code to ensure compatibility and stability, and provide detailed information and summaries to peers and supervisors. Excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to establish strong, positive working relationships and rapport with diverse groups of team members.