Senior Workday Security & Integration Engineer

Senior Workday Administrator Department: Internal Systems Reports to: VP, Corporate Systems Location: US-Remote Employment Type: Full-Time About the Role DoubleVerify is seeking a Senior Workday Administrator to serve as the primary owner and technical steward of our Workday HCM platform. This role is critical to enabling operational excellence, ensuring data integrity, and driving continuous platform optimization that supports our growing workforce and evolving business needs. Reporting directly to the VP of Corporate Systems, you will be responsible for the ongoing maintenance, configuration, and enhancement of Workday, while serving as the bridge between business stakeholders and technical implementation. You will ensure platform stability, security compliance, and seamless integration with our broader enterprise systems ecosystem. Key Responsibilities Serve as the primary owner of the Workday platform, including performance across all HCM modules Manage automated business processes (BPs), security groups, tenant configurations, and data integrity across the production and sandbox environments Proactively identify and implement platform enhancements that improve user experience, reduce manual effort, and increase data accuracy Lead bi-annual Workday release management, including feature evaluation, testing, and controlled deployment to minimize business disruption Translate complex business requirements into technical Workday configurations Partner with HR, Finance, Payroll, and other stakeholders to design scalable solutions that support business growth Document all configurations, business processes, and custom solutions to maintain institutional knowledge and support audit readiness Own the full lifecycle of Workday integrations connecting to external systems (payroll providers, benefits carriers, time tracking systems, etc.) Develop, maintain, and optimize custom integrations using: Enterprise Interface Builders (EIBs) Core Connectors Workday Studio RESTful/SOAP web services Monitor integration performance, troubleshoot failures, and ensure data accuracy across connected systems Implement error handling, logging, and alerting mechanisms to proactively address integration issues Configure and maintain role-based and user-based security groups, domain security policies, and business process security policies Conduct quarterly security audits to ensure proper segregation of duties and compliance with internal controls Manage user provisioning, deprovisioning, and access reviews in accordance with SOC 2 and other compliance requirements Partner with IT Security to enforce data privacy standards and respond to access-related audit findings Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement tuning recommendations Manage tenant operations including sandboxing, data loads, mass updates, and configuration migrations Maintain and optimize custom reports, calculated fields, and advanced reporting solutions Leverage XML, XSLT, and APIs to manage complex data transformations and integrations Stay current on Workday product roadmap and emerging features, evaluating applicability to DoubleVerify's needs Contribute to the broader Corporate Systems strategy by identifying opportunities for automation, AI enablement, and cross-platform optimization Required Qualifications Experience 5+ years of hands-on Workday HCM administration experience, including at least 2 full implementation or upgrade cycles 3+ years developing and managing Workday integrations (EIBs, Core Connectors, Studio) Proven track record configuring core HCM modules: Core HCM, Recruiting, Benefits, Compensation, Time Tracking, and Absence Management Experience managing security frameworks, business processes, and tenant operations in production environments Technical Skills Expert-level proficiency in Workday configuration, including business processes, calculated fields, and custom validations Strong integration development skills using Workday Studio, EIBs, Core Connectors, and web services (SOAP/REST) Proficiency with XML, XSLT, and API-based data transformations Experience with Workday Report Writer, Advanced Reports, and Dashboards Understanding of HR data models, payroll processes, and benefits administration workflows Soft Skills Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on root cause analysis Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment Detail-oriented with a commitment to data accuracy and documentation standards Collaborative mindset with experience partnering across HR, Finance, IT, and business functions Preferred Qualifications Workday Certifications in HCM, Integrations, or Security Experience with Workday Extend or Prism Analytics Familiarity with iPaaS platforms (e.g., Workato, Boomi, MuleSoft) for hybrid integration scenarios Background in SOC 2, GDPR, or other compliance frameworks Experience in a high-growth SaaS or technology company environment Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, JavaScript) for automation