Full-Time

Workday Senior Solutions Architect

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Light & Wonder

Light & Wonder

1,001-5,000 employees

No salary listed

Senior

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

Manchester, UK

Hybrid working: 2 days working from home, 3 days in the office

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Solution Engineering
Sales & Solution Engineering
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree required in Information Systems, BSEE, BSCE, BSEET, or BSCS.
  • Workday Certification in Recruitment (must be current).
  • Professional experience in business systems analysis/engineering, solution design and deployment experience.
  • Advanced experience in Workday Functional Design and configuration development.
  • Excellent working knowledge of Core HCM, Business Process Configuration, Security Administration and Reporting.
  • Good working knowledge of Core and Advanced Compensation, Benefits, Recruiting, Talent Management, Time Tracking, Absence Management.
  • Workday Phase 1 & Phase 2 implementations experience required with a good understanding of functional design and testing concepts and workday business process framework frameworks.
  • Data conversion concepts and impacts on business processes.
  • Knowledge of all phases of system development lifecycle, including, new skew implementation and production support.
  • Subject matter expert in the Software Development Lifecycle and operating systems for HCM.
  • US and Global data privacy laws, GDPR and Sarbanes Oxley compliance.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as a system administrator for Workday Core HCM, Security and Reporting and the go-to subject matter expert and provide Technical leadership to People Capability Operations and Business teams in all aspects of the Workday HCM.
  • Participate and/or lead specific projects while working in an environment where we value Knowledge, Openness and Transparency.
  • Stay abreast of emerging trends and new functionality in areas related to the Workday product.
  • Work both independently and collaboratively with stakeholders and others across the team to define requirements and develop a robust solution.
  • Work with functional teams for discovery and design sessions, as needed.
  • Designing, development, testing and deployment of Core HCM, Business Process configurations, Security and Reporting.
  • Experience in designing and developing complex reports as required for some integrations as well as testing and support.
  • Facilitate communication and information flow between business partners and project teams to refine requirements and deliver on project goals against long-term Roadmap.
  • Provide support to functional owners and end users by diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving complex system issues.
  • Researches and minimizes reported problems or pain points within HR platforms, drives resolution of issues, analyzes security issues, and recommends corrective and proactive action.
  • Establish and adhere to strong ADLC (Application development life-cycle practices and ensure they are followed for all projects. Introduce best practices in terms of Requirements gathering, business processing, and solution design.)
  • Partner with internal team members to develop long-term scalable solutions that help improve HR processes and streamline user experience. Build consensus around business processes, business rules, workflows, and design. Translate business objectives and user needs into clearly written requirements.
  • Partner with vendors on their software and cloud roadmaps, upgrades, restoration of service or resolution of problems.
  • Create and maintain documentation on Functional Design Documents, and other materials.
  • Implement testing to meet business requirements - perform system testing, and handle User Acceptance testing securing sign-off.
  • Maintain reporting standards and coordinate reporting requirements across multiple Business Units.
  • Deliver training and create training materials as needed.
  • Assist in ensuring that all development efforts stay within budget and are completed by agreed to deadlines.
Desired Qualifications
  • Strong analytical skills, problem solving and troubleshooting abilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication with a focus on documentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment, especially with virtual geographically diverse teams.
  • Highly organized with the ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively while demonstrating a sense of urgency.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Paradise, Nevada

Founded

1973

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What believers are saying

  • Acquisition of Grover Gaming opens new revenue streams in US charitable gaming.
  • Showcasing innovations at ICE 2025 boosts brand visibility and potential partnerships.
  • Promotion of Dylan Slaney to iGaming CEO strengthens leadership in the division.

What critics are saying

  • Closure of Michigan facility may harm reputation and future regional operations.
  • Dropping live casino operations could reduce presence in growing live gaming segment.
  • Integration challenges from Grover Gaming acquisition may strain financial resources.

What makes Light & Wonder unique

  • Exclusive Wizard of Oz slots for BetMGM enhance unique gaming offerings.
  • Strategic partnership with Playzia strengthens game portfolio and market position.
  • Entry into Brazilian market expands reach in Latin America's growing gaming sector.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

Professional Development Budget

Conference Attendance Budget

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Employee Discounts

Company News

Yogonet
Mar 17th, 2025
Light & Wonder to close Michigan facility, laying off 92 employees

Light & Wonder is shutting down its Michigan operations, resulting in nearly 100 job losses, according to a report by MLive.

Crain's Detroit Business
Mar 6th, 2025
Casino gaming company shutters Farmington Hills office

Las Vegas-headquartered LNW Gaming, Inc., a gaming platform for online, mobile and land-based casinos, is closing its Farmington Hills office and laying off all 92 employees there.

Pokies Stars
Mar 6th, 2025
Light & Wonder Unveils Exclusive Wizard of Oz Slots for BetMGM Players

Light & Wonder unveils exclusive Wizard of Oz slots for BetMGM players.

World Casino Directory
Feb 28th, 2025
Light & Wonder to Drop Live Casino

Light & Wonder initially launched its live casino operations in October of 2023 alongside Authentic Gaming.

GuruPlay
Feb 25th, 2025
Playzia Teams Up with Light & Wonder for Exciting Launch

Playzia, a fast-growing game provider to the iGaming industry, is excited to announce a strategic agreement with Light & Wonder, one of the world's foremost iGaming entertainment companies.