Senior Workday Platform Engineer (Remote, Worldwide)

Are you a seasoned Workday expert with a passion for building robust, scalable platforms? Do you thrive in a hands-on environment, ready to dive deep into configuration, development, and integration? At Natera, we are looking for a dedicated Senior Workday Platform Engineer to become the technical heartbeat of our Workday ecosystem. This isn't just a support role; it's an opportunity to own, innovate, and shape our core HR, Payroll, and Recruiting infrastructure from a technical perspective, making a significant impact across our global operations. If you love translating complex business needs into elegant technical solutions and enjoy partnering with diverse stakeholders, this fully remote, worldwide role is your chance to shine.

Overview

Natera is seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Senior Workday Platform Engineer to join our G&A IT Applications team. In this pivotal role, you will serve as the primary technical owner for our Workday platform, encompassing critical modules like HCM, Payroll, Recruiting, Prism Analytics, and Illuminate (AI/ML). This is a builder-first position where you will be instrumental in configuring, developing, integrating, and operating within the Workday environment. You will collaborate closely with HR, Payroll, Finance, and IT stakeholders, taking charge of the technical platform layer's configuration, integration architecture, security frameworks, governance standards, and release management discipline. While our HR and Payroll teams maintain ownership of sensitive data and business policy logic, you will be the driving force behind the platform's technical integrity and performance. This is a fully remote opportunity, open to candidates located anywhere in the world.

Key Responsibilities

Platform Ownership & Delivery: Lead the technical execution across Workday HCM, Payroll, Recruiting, Prism Analytics, and Illuminate.
Translate intricate business requirements into practical, phased technical delivery plans.
Strategically manage sandbox environments, oversee the tenant lifecycle, and ensure comprehensive readiness for biannual Workday releases.
Hands-On Configuration & Development: Expertly configure core HCM and Recruiting modules to meet evolving organizational needs.
Develop advanced Workday reports, including matrix, composite, and BIRT reports.
Create complex calculated fields, robust validations, and comprehensive business process frameworks.
Leverage Workday Extend for custom application development and enhanced platform capabilities.
Design, build, and maintain sophisticated integrations using Workday Studio, EIBs, and Core Connectors.
Ensure the highest standards of data integrity and security within the Workday platform.
Security Architecture & Governance: Define and implement the Workday security architecture, roles, and permissions.
Establish and enforce governance policies for Workday configurations, integrations, and data management.
Conduct regular security audits and maintain compliance with data privacy regulations.
Release Management: Plan and execute the technical aspects of Workday's biannual releases, including testing, deployment, and post-release support.
Communicate release impacts and new features to relevant stakeholders.
Partnership & Support: Act as a trusted technical advisor to HR, Payroll, Finance, and other IT teams.
Provide expert-level support and troubleshooting for Workday technical issues.
Mentor junior team members and foster a culture of continuous learning.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience as a Workday Platform Engineer, Solution Architect, or similar role.
Deep technical expertise across Workday HCM, Payroll, Recruiting, and at least two of the following: Prism Analytics, Workday Extend, or Workday Illuminate.
Proven track record of designing, developing, and deploying complex Workday integrations using Workday Studio, EIBs, Core Connectors, and Custom Reports.
Extensive experience with Workday security frameworks, calculated fields, business processes, and reporting (advanced, matrix, composite, BIRT).
Strong understanding of Workday's biannual release management process and tenant management strategies.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of partnering effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Workday Pro certifications are highly desirable.

What You'll Gain

Impactful Ownership: Take primary technical ownership of a critical enterprise platform, directly influencing Natera's global operations.
Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with advanced Workday modules like Prism Analytics, Illuminate (AI/ML), and Workday Extend, pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
Professional Growth: Expand your expertise in a challenging, dynamic environment with opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
Collaborative Environment: Partner with diverse, talented teams across HR, Payroll, Finance, and IT in a supportive, fully remote setting.
Global Reach: Contribute to a leading company in the life sciences space, making a difference on a worldwide scale from anywhere in the world.