Position Description
This position will be open until filled. Candidates are encouraged to submit their application by 11:59pm on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, to be considered in the first review.
We are seeking a
Workday Integration Engineer to design, build, support, and enhance integrations that connect Workday HCM and Payroll with a wide range of internal and external systems. You’ll join a collaborative team that supports critical HR and payroll processes across the city.
About Us
The City of Seattle believes in the diversity of our people, ideas, and experiences and is committed to building an inclusive culture that is representative of the community we serve. Seattle Information Technology (IT) plays a crucial role in enabling smart, equitable, and responsive services for City employees, Seattle residents, and local businesses. We work to unleash our people and community through technology solutions, infrastructure, and well-executed projects that are secure and resilient. We invest in open access to City information, privacy and responsible technology use, digital access, collaboration, customer service, and strategic planning. We are a leader in local government progress towards responsible AI adoption. These are Seattle’s values in action.
Seattle IT's mission:
We put powerful information and tools in the hands of people to unleash brilliance in service to our community.
Job Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
Build & Test Integrations
- Design and develop Workday integrations for HCM and Payroll processes.
- Configure advanced integration solutions using Workday tools (EIBs, Studio, APIs, integration cloud platform).
- Partner with fellow integration engineers to share knowledge and ensure consistency.
Support, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- Monitor integration health and resolve issues across internal and external systems.
- Conduct root-cause analysis and improve error handling and performance.
- Maintain clear, accurate documentation.
- Use tools (e.g. Oxygen, Workday Studio) to enhance the support process.
Integration Analysis & Design
- Analyze business requirements and translate them into scalable Workday solutions.
- Collaborate with downstream technical teams to discuss design and impacts.
- Participate in end-to-end system testing.
- Recommend improvements and enhancements to existing integrations.
Communication & Collaboration
- Communicate complex issues to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Escalate risks appropriately and coordinate with partner departments and vendors.
- Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Minimum Qualifications:
- Four or more years of technical experience with increasing complexity.
- Experience integrating systems with third-party service vendors.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with Workday integrations (EIBs, Studio, APIs, ICC, reports, calculated fields).
- Expertise in Workday custom reporting and strong understanding of EIB inbound/outbound.
- Experience with Oracle/SQL Server or similar database.
- Demonstrated knowledge of SOA, APIs, XML, XSLT, and secure data exchange.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Management, or related field – or equivalent experience.
- Experience working in government or similarly complex organizations.
- Familiarity with security best practices, cloud integrations, and data management.
- Experience with Java, REST, SOAP, MVEL, Oxygen, or related technologies.
- Experience working effectively with people from diverse backgrounds across all levels of the organization.
NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered for the required qualifications.
Additional Information
Salary: The full salary range for this position is $54.81 - $82.28 per hour.
Benefits
The City offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits Additionally, we provide free public transportation options.
Telework Expectations
This position offers flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. Hybrid telework schedules have a
minimum requirement of three days onsite per week, which is subject to change at any time at the mayor’s discretion. Standard business hours with occasional evening/weekend or on-call work. Individual schedules are based on operational needs and agreement between the employee and their supervisor.
Application & Selection Process
To Be Considered For This Role, You Must
- Submit a complete online application updated with accurate contact information and relevant work history going back at least 10 years (or more, if necessary) with all job duties, dates of employment, and reasons for leaving explained clearly.
- Complete all supplemental questions.
Please provide a complete application.
Resumes and cover letters will not be reviewed. Applicants will be screened for competitiveness, completeness, and written communication skills. The most competitive candidates will be invited to participate in one or more interviews. Incomplete applications may not be reviewed.
Who May Apply
This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The City encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience.
Background Check
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation in compliance with Seattle's Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will be provided with an opportunity to explain or correct background information.
Union
This position is covered by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 77, collective bargaining unit. For more information, explore Local 77’s website.
Why Join the City of Seattle
The City of Seattle recognizes that every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. Our culture is the result of our behavior, our personal commitments, and the ways that we courageously share our views and encourage others to do the same. To cultivate an antiracist culture, we seek employees who will engage in the Race and Social Justice Initiative by working to dismantle racist policies and procedures, unlearn the way things have always been done, and provide equitable processes and services.
Accommodations
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
For more information regarding this recruitment or if you require an accommodation, please contact Naomi Recania at naomi.recania@seattle.gov.
