Organization: Mastercard
Locations: O’Fallon, Missouri | Remote – Georgia | Remote – Missouri
Job Type: Full-time
Job ID: R-266851
Application Deadline: January 24, 2026
Compensation: $140,000 – $231,000 USD, plus competitive benefits and potential annual bonus
About Mastercard
Mastercard is a global technology company that drives the payments industry forward. Operating in over 200 countries and territories, the organization empowers individuals, businesses, and governments to realize their most significant potential. Mastercard focuses on creating a safe, innovative, and accessible digital economy while fostering a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability.
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Role Overview
The Lead Software Engineer – Workday will play a pivotal role in transforming the employee experience by delivering scalable, automated, and efficient Workday integration solutions. This position focuses on connecting business requirements with technical solutions, simplifying processes, and ensuring system reliability. The role demands technical excellence, collaboration across global teams, and a strong commitment to continuous improvement within the People & Capability Technology ecosystem.
Main Responsibilities
Workday Integration Leadership
- Lead end-to-end integration design and delivery, including requirements gathering, development, configuration, validation, and deployment using Studio, Orchestrations, Core Connectors, EIB, RaaS, and REST/SOAP APIs.
- Manage data mapping, transformation, and validation to ensure accuracy and compliance across inbound and outbound integrations.
- Oversee integration lifecycle management, including testing, environment strategy, code promotion, and production hypercare.
- Develop integration playbooks, templates, and governance frameworks to standardize future projects.
Technical Design & Execution
- Design and deploy scalable integrations between Workday and external platforms, including payroll providers and benefits administrators.
- Establish consistent integration architecture, configuration, and error-handling frameworks across global and multi-entity environments.
- Build business processes, calculated fields, condition rules, and data transformations to support operational workflows.
- Drive automation through Workday Extend applications and REST-based microservices.
Collaboration & Advisory
- Serve as a trusted advisor on Workday integration best practices, collaborating with HR, IT, and business stakeholders.
- Lead technical design workshops, test strategies, and cutover activities.
- Stay ahead of Workday releases by conducting impact analyses and ensuring adoption of new features.
Ideal Candidate Background
Education & Experience
- 5+ years of hands-on Workday integration experience, including Studio, Orchestrations, Core Connectors, EIB, RaaS, REST, and SOAP.
- Strong understanding of Workday data models and business processes across multiple modules (HCM, Compensation, Absence, Time Tracking, Benefits, Payroll, Security).
- 4+ years designing complex reports, calculated fields, and business processes.
- 3+ years of experience with data transformation, validation, and integration error handling.
- Proficiency in XML, XSLT, JSON, XSD, API authentication, encryption, certificates, and SFTP/data exchange frameworks.
- Experience with Workday Extend or developing custom applications to enhance Workday functionality.
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to lead complex technical projects and prioritize competing demands.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional global teams.
- Curiosity and a forward-thinking approach to Workday technology and automation.
- Preferred: Workday Integration or Studio certification; Extend certification is a plus.
Benefits & Compensation
Mastercard offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, paid leave, vacation, holidays, 401k with company match, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs. Compensation varies based on location, skills, and experience.
Salary Ranges:
- O’Fallon, Missouri: $140,000 – $231,000 USD
- Remote – Georgia: $140,000 – $231,000 USD
- Remote – Missouri: $140,000 – $231,000 USD
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How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply through the Mastercard Careers Page. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications promptly, as posting windows may close early due to high volume.
Accessibility & Accommodation:
Mastercard is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates requiring accommodations during the application process can contact reasonable_accommodation@mastercard.com.