Workday Solution Architect

About Scrumconnect Consulting

Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful and innovative technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens.

We are passionate about user-centred design, agile delivery, and building digital services that make a real difference. Our teams work at the forefront of innovation, helping organisations transform and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that truly matter.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Workday Solution Architect to define and govern end-to-end Workday solutions across HCM, Financials, and integrations. This role is critical in ensuring alignment between business requirements, enterprise architecture, and Workday platform capabilities, delivering scalable, secure, and optimised solutions.

Location

UK-based (Hybrid/Remote with occasional client-site travel)

Clearance

Eligible for Security Clearance (SC)

Experience

• Minimum 8+ years of Workday experience across Financials and/or HCM
• Proven experience delivering multiple end-to-end Workday implementations across complex organisations
• Demonstrated experience in solution architecture or leading design authority on Workday programmes
• Strong experience across enterprise-scale deployments including integrations, data, and security
• Exposure to Public Sector, Government, or regulated environments preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own the end-to-end Workday solution architecture across HCM, Financials, and integrations
• Lead architectural governance, ensuring consistency across modules and delivery workstreams
• Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and high-performing Workday solutions
• Define data architecture, including data model, reporting, and analytics strategy
• Oversee integration design, ensuring alignment with enterprise systems and APIs
• Provide strategic guidance on business transformation enabled by Workday
• Collaborate with functional, technical, and delivery teams to ensure successful implementation

Key Skills

• Deep expertise in Workday architecture, including data model, business processes, and tenant design
• Strong knowledge of both Workday HCM and Financials functional domains
• Expertise in Workday Business Process Framework, security configuration, and reporting
• Proven integration architecture experience using EIB, Core Connectors, and Workday Studio
• Strong understanding of enterprise integration patterns and middleware platforms
• Experience designing data migration and data governance strategies
• Ability to align solution design with enterprise architecture and cloud principles
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills at senior level (CIO, CFO, HR leadership)
• Experience operating within public sector or regulated environments

Tech Stack Experience

• Workday HCM and Financials modules
• Workday Integration technologies (EIB, Core Connectors, Studio)
• Workday Prism Analytics and reporting frameworks
• Enterprise integration platforms such as MuleSoft or Boomi
• Data migration tooling and strategies
• Workday security model and access design
• Cloud and enterprise architecture principles

Certifications

• Workday HCM Certification (active or previously held)
• Workday Financials Certification (active or previously held)
• Workday Integration Certification (Studio or Core Connectors)
• Workday Prism Analytics Certification (desirable)
• TOGAF or equivalent enterprise architecture certification (desirable)

Diversity & Inclusion

At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation and better outcomes. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual is valued, respected, and supported.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and actively encourage individuals from under-represented groups, including women, people with disabilities, and diverse communities, as well as those seeking flexible working arrangements.

As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment to ensure equal opportunities for all.

Salary: GBP 80000 - 100000 per year

Experience: 8 years required