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Full-Time

Senior Workday Developer

Posted on 9/9/2024

Twilio

Twilio

5,001-10,000 employees

Cloud-based communication tools for developers

Data & Analytics
Robotics & Automation
Consulting
Hardware
Consumer Software
Enterprise Software
Design
Entertainment

Mid, Senior

Remote in Canada

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Agile
Requirements
  • 4+ years of Workday configuration experience implementing integration solutions using Workday Studio and XSLT for data transformation.
  • Strong Proficiency in Workday integration technologies, including Studio, EIBs, core connectors, prism, custom report transformations, security, business process administration, and notifications.
  • Advanced report writing, including composite reporting, and calculated field experience.
  • Exceptional attention to details, critical thinking, commitment to data integrity, organization, and adept problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to gather technical and business requirements and translate into action plans.
  • Understanding of the complete software implementation lifecycle including collecting requirements, design, development, testing, and move to production processes.
  • Understanding of data privacy practices and regulations, coupled with the discipline to handle highly strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to influence decisions and drive results.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain relationships with business units and third-party vendors.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and deliver timely, quality work within deadlines.
  • Experience with Workday releases.
  • Initiative-driven, inherently curious, and possessing analytical thinking.
  • Excellent knowledge of PC software, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Google Workspace.
  • Experience in Extend is a plus.
  • Agile sprint experience within ServiceNow is desired.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in Workday development, emphasizing proficiency in integrations, reporting, prism, and BIRT. Provide consultative practical solutions with requirement gathering, design, configuration, and testing. Proactively offering options, risks, and downstream impacts related to decisions.
  • Serve as an escalation point for advanced system issues to determine root cause analysis, identify, and implement potential solutions. Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to translate business needs into innovative integration, reporting, and custom business process solutions.
  • Partner with business units to build strong relationships, ensuring alignment between Workday capabilities and business goals. Act as a trusted advisor to the stakeholders to influence the technology decisions.
  • Develop custom reports and dashboards tailored to the specific needs of business units, enhancing data-driven decision-making.
  • Provide training and assistance to People support staff, creating and updating documentation and communications to ensure clarity and consistency. Mentor junior peers and offer shadowing opportunities.
  • Review functionality delivered in Workday releases to assess business impacts and identify opportunities for enhancements.
  • Maintain accountability for data integrity, focusing on quality, accuracy, reporting, timeliness, and usability across core systems and related interfaces.

Twilio provides a developer-first cloud platform that simplifies customer interactions worldwide. The company's use of cutting-edge technologies to tackle complex communication challenges and a transparent pricing model positions it well in the tech industry. Employees at Twilio benefit from an environment that values transparency and innovation, making it a prime workplace for tech professionals seeking to impact global communication solutions.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$768.1M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2008

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-4%

2 year growth

-26%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Twilio's integration with major platforms like Jack Henry and ProTexting enhances its market reach and application versatility.
  • The acquisition of SendGrid expands Twilio's capabilities, making it a more attractive option for businesses needing both SMS and email solutions.
  • Twilio's continuous innovation, such as the development of CustomGPT bots, demonstrates its commitment to staying ahead in the tech landscape.

What critics are saying

  • The recent layoffs and the end-of-life announcement for the Programmable Video tool may indicate internal restructuring challenges.
  • Activist investor pressure could lead to strategic shifts that may not align with long-term employee interests.

What makes Twilio unique

  • Twilio's acquisition of SendGrid positions it as a comprehensive communication platform, combining both SMS and email APIs.
  • Twilio's robust suite of APIs, including SMS Programmable Messaging and two-factor authentication, offers unparalleled reliability and scalability.
  • Twilio's focus on real-time, personalized customer engagement sets it apart from competitors who may not offer the same level of customization.

Benefits

Vacation: Twilio offers generous annual time off in all countries for you to enjoy.

Healthcare: We are dedicated to helping our employees live longer and healthier lives through comprehensive health programs.

Retirement: Twilio cares about your retirement! We offer programs to help our employees plan for their retirement needs.

Family leave: At Twilio we recognize the importance of family. We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leaves, as well as family medical care leave.

Earn your stripes: Build and present a Twilio app to earn your Twilio track jacket and receive $30 per month for e‑books for continued learning and education.

Catered meals: We provide a variety of snacks, drinks, and catered meals in each of our locations.

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