Workday Integrations Architect

Company Overview

Every firm has a culture – the values, beliefs, methodology, attitudes and standards that reflect an organization’s DNA. But the truly inspiring firms – the game-changers, the industry leaders and the disruptors – have cultures that propel them to innovate and stand out. At Brown Advisory, we aim to be one of those inspired firms. Over the years, we have purposefully built and nurtured our client-first culture.

Brown Advisory is an independent investment management and strategic advisory firm committed to delivering a combination of first-class performance, strategic advice and the highest level of client service. The firm’s clients—including individuals, families, family offices, endowments, foundations, charities, institutions, consultants, and financial intermediaries—are served by over 950 colleagues worldwide, all of whom are equity owners of the firm. 

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We are seeking a highly technical and strategic Workday Integrations Architect to lead the design, development, and maintenance of integrations between Workday and internal/external systems.  This role will serve as the technical authority on Workday integrations, ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions that support business operations across HR, Finance, and other enterprise functions.

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Workday integration technologies and frameworks, a strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Design and implement scalable integration solutions using Workday tools such as BIRT, DOCS, Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, and REST/SOAP APIs.

• Define integration architecture standards, best practices, and governance models.

• Evaluate and recommend integration strategies for new Workday modules and third-party systems.

• Lead the development and deployment of complex integrations, including custom Workday Studio integrations.

• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.

• Ensure integrations are optimized for performance, reliability, and maintainability.

• Monitor and troubleshoot integration issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimal business disruption.

• Maintain documentation for integration designs, configurations, and operational procedures.

• Support Workday releases and updates by assessing impact on existing integrations and implementing necessary changes.

• Partner with HR, Finance, IT, and external vendors to align integration solutions with business needs.

• Translate technical specifications from banking, benefits and other integration partners into code.

• Lead integration-related projects, initiatives, testing efforts, assist with cutover, go-live planning, data migration and system upgrades.

• Ensure integrations comply with data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements.

• Implement and maintain secure authentication and authorization mechanisms for data exchange.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, Economics concentration or a related field.

• 7+ years of experience in enterprise application integration, with at least 3–5 years focused on Workday.

• Proven experience with Workday Studio, EIBs, Core Connectors, and Workday Web Services (REST/SOAP).

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of XML, XSLT, JSON, and web service protocols.

• Experience with middleware platforms (e.g., Dell Boomi, MuleSoft, Informatica) is a plus.

• Ability to build new Workday integrations and support existing integrations.

• Familiarity with Workday security models and data structures.

• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., JavaScript, Python) is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• Strong organizational skills

• Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional technical initiatives in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Certifications:

• Workday Integration Certification (Studio, Core Connectors, etc.)

• Workday Pro or Workday Architect credentials are a plus.

MD Salary: $195-$205k. Commensurate with experience and location. Does not include bonus or long term incentive eligibility (if applicable).

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization (e.g., H-1B , O-1, F-1 (OPT), TN, or any other non-immigrant visa classifications that require employer support or sponsorship).

Benefits

At Brown Advisory we offer a competitive compensation package, including full benefits.
•    Medical
•    Dental
•    Vision
•    Wellness program participation incentive
•    Financial wellness program
•    Fitness event fee reimbursement
•    Gym membership discounts
•    Colleague Assistance Program
•    Telemedicine Program (for those enrolled in Medical)
•    Adoption Benefits
•    Daycare late pick-up fee reimbursement
•    Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
•    Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
•    Short Term Disability
•    Paid parental leave
•    Group Long Term Disability
•    Pet Insurance
•    401(k) (50% employer match up to IRS limit, 4 year vesting)

Brown Advisory is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.