Senior Associate, Workday Engineer
About General Atlantic
General Atlantic is a leading global investor with more than four and a half decades of experience providing capital and strategic support for over 830 companies throughout its history. Established in 1980, General Atlantic continues to be a dedicated partner to visionary founders and investors seeking to build dynamic businesses and create long-term value. Guided by the conviction that entrepreneurs can be incredible agents of transformational change, the firm combines a collaborative global approach, sector-specific expertise, a long-term investment horizon, and a deep understanding of growth drivers to partner with and scale innovative businesses around the world. The firm leverages its patient capital, operational expertise, and global platform to support a diversified investment platform spanning Growth Equity, Credit, Climate, and Sustainable Infrastructure strategies. General Atlantic manages approximately $114 billion in assets under management, inclusive of all strategies, as of June 30, 2025, with more than 900 professionals in 20 countries across five regions. For more information on General Atlantic, please visit: www.generalatlantic.com
Position Summary
General Atlantic is looking to hire an experienced Workday Senior Engineer in our New York Office. The Senior Engineer will be responsible for accelerating our enrichment of our Workday offerings across HCM and Finance with a strong lens on building and supporting Extend applications, enabling new module functionality and providing configuration/development expertise. You will act as a key point of contact for Workday solution delivery for the organization, improving our existing portfolio and delivering new functionalities as part of ongoing projects.
Our current Workday footprint includes Workday’s core HCM & Finance modules, PRISM and Extend. This role combines strong technical expertise, a solid understanding of HR and Finance business processes, and the ability to deliver sustainable product. The ideal candidate will have broad Workday experience, an agile learning style, and experience supporting global, scalable products and development efforts.
The role requires active collaboration with end user stakeholders in our Human Capital and Finance teams, as well as within IT with our Product Management, Data Engineering, Infrastructure/Security and interfacing application teams.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the Workday Senior Engineer, responsible for end-to-end ownership of the design, build and support of our Workday Extend application suite
- Create and enhance Extend applications using PMD Scripting, Orchestration, Model Components, and APIs (REST & SOAP)
- Support the resolution of L2 & L3-level production issues within Workday Extend, ensuring timely and effective solutions
- Support complex configuration, new module deployment (such as Peakon, Strategic Sourcing, Workforce Planning), and associated integrations as prioritized
- Deliver continuous improvements to our existing Workday footprint through production enhancements, quality production support and design refactoring
- Prototype new solutions to stakeholders, showcasing potential improvements and prototypes
- Operate under SDLC standards, change management protocols, and documentation best practices
- Stay current with Workday releases and recommend adoption of relevant new features
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field
- 6+ years of Workday experience, specifically including:
- 2+ years in a senior-level technical role
- 2+ years of Workday Extend development experience
- Proven expertise in Workday integration design and development, including but not limited to using EIBs, Core Connectors, APIs, and Workday Studio
- Experience with JSON, XML, XSLT, JavaScript, and other application development technologies
- Strong understanding of HR and Finance data structures and business processes
- Proven experience in translating business efforts into automated or systematized processes
- Strong understanding of Workday Security frameworks and best practices
- Familiarity with SDLC principles, testing protocols, and release management
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
- Self-starter with a passion for technology and the ability to learn quickly and independently
- Commitment to data integrity, privacy, and compliance regulations
Preferred Skills
- Deep functional knowledge of HR, Finance, and Payroll processes
- Workday Pro certification or experience with a certified Workday Partner
- Experience with BIRT, Adaptive Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Peakon and Workday Learning
GA Value
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Retirement savings plan with employer matching
- Professional development opportunities and ongoing training
- Collaborative and inclusive work culture with opportunities for advancement
General Atlantic offers a robust reward program to all employees that will support you and your family, maintaining fulfilling, secure and healthy lives now and into the future, which includes but is not limited to medical insurance, retirement savings contributions, mental and physical health resources and an equal pay program that allows you to earn a base salary of $140,000 – 190,000 of which the exact amount offered will be driven by the degree to which you meet role requirements, additional special skills and experience. Additional reward programs, such as annual discretionary bonuses and long-term incentive programs, are available for eligible employees and are offered as recognition for performance and one’s contributions towards the organization’s success.
General Atlantic is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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