Enterprise Applications & Integrations Developer, Information Systems

Enterprise Applications & Integrations Developer, Information Systems

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This role involves developing, integrating, analyzing, and modifying enterprise applications and solutions, with a primary focus on Workday and its integrations with downstream systems within the university’s application portfolio. We are seeking a creative, self-motivated, and dependable team player with strong logical reasoning, effective time management, prioritization, and decision-making skills to manage multiple projects and timelines.

• Translate business requirements into agile specifications for programs and scripts to ensure functionality, usability, and compliance with programming and security standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify issues, functionality gaps, or desired enhancements in software programs and processes.
• Develop code using various programming languages, software tools, and operating systems to integrate applications, automate processes, and support customer self-service functions.
• Design, develop, and maintain Workday integrations utilizing Workday integration technologies to meet specific business requirements.
• Accurately assess requirements and estimate the effort needed for solution development.
• Analyze, modify, and maintain existing enterprise applications.
• Propose and recommend alternative development solutions when appropriate.
• Take ownership of product delivery, working collaboratively with team members, project managers, and end-users.
• Provide support to troubleshoot and resolve development, testing, and production issues.
• Uphold the security and confidentiality of all university proprietary or sensitive information and data; access and disclosure must be job-essential and supervisor-authorized.
• Be available for after-hours, weekend, and on-call work as required by the supervisor.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related discipline that requires excellent analytical skills, or a combination of education and experience.
• Two to five years professional experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Superior analytical, troubleshooting, and independent problem-solving abilities.
• Proven experience with ERP packages, QA tools and processes, and other Higher Education technologies.
• Thorough understanding of the standard design/development life cycle, including tools, techniques, and software version control.
• In-depth knowledge of Workday cloud platform technologies (e.g., EIB, Core Connectors, Document Transformation, Workday Studio, Workday Orchestrate, Workday Extend).
• Proficiency in SQL and Linux/Unix shell scripting.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with customers to define requirements, create technical designs, and deliver solutions that exceed expectations.
• Proven proficiency with XML, XSLT, REST, JSON, HTTP, SSL, PGP, and SAML.
• Experience with service-oriented architecture design principles and common ERP HCM/Financials integration design patterns.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

• Experience with the Wake Forest University (WFU) ERP suite of products, especially Workday, within a higher education context.
• Experience with ETL tools (e.g., Snaplogic).
• Solid understanding of Agile software development principles.
• Familiarity with Web API and Web Services utilizing Java, Groovy, JavaScript, Spring, Spring Boot, Vue.js, Thymeleaf, and cloud hosting services (e.g., AWS).
• Familiarity with multiple operating systems (e.g., Windows/Linux) and scripting languages (e.g., Bash).
• Understanding of business principles as they relate to various functional areas in Higher Education.
• Familiarity with database technologies, including SQL and MySQL.
• Understanding of the Applications Development Lifecycle, including Agile Methodologies and CI/CD practices.
• Familiarity with current tools and technologies for…