Workday Extend Developer

Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students”.

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.
 

Closing Date:

02/14/2026

Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Project/Program AdministrationNo

Job Type:

Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas System

Since its inception, the University of Arkansas System has developed a tradition of excellence that includes the state’s 1871 flagship, land-grant research university; Arkansas’s premier institution for medical education, treatment and research; a major metropolitan university; an 1890 land-grant university; two regional universities serving southern and western Arkansas; five community colleges; two schools of law; a presidential school; a residential math and science high school; a 100 percent-online university and divisions of agriculture, archeology and criminal justice. The individual entities of the UA System maintain cooperative strength as well as diverse offerings that exhibit unmatched economic and social impact to the state.

The UA System provides communities in Arkansas with access to academic and professional opportunities, develops intellectual growth and cultural awareness in its students and provides knowledge and research skills to an ever-changing society. The system enrolls more than 60,000 students, employs over 17,000 employees, and has a total budget of over $2 billion. An intrinsic part of the texture and fabric of Arkansas, the UA System is a driving force in the state’s economic, educational and cultural advancement.

Department:

TECH - Integrationshttps://projectone.uasys.edu/

Summary of Job Duties:

The Workday Extend Developer designs, builds, tests, deploys, and supports custom applications on the Workday Extend platform to address business needs beyond delivered Workday functionality. This position will report to the Integration Lead and works in close partnership with functional and technical teams to deliver secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions that integrate seamlessly with Workday.

Key Responsibilities
• Design, develop, test, document, deploy, and support Workday Extend applications.
• Partner with functional teams to translate business requirements into technical designs.
• Collaborate with the technical team and other developers to ensure architectural consistency and code quality.
• Build and support integrations using Workday APIs and standard integration patterns.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues; perform root-cause analysis.
• Follow established quality assurance, change management, and governance practices.
• Maintain documentation, technical designs, and support procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of Extend development standards and patterns.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalence experience

• Hands-on experience developing applications.

• Strong understanding of REST APIs, JSON, XML, and integration concepts.

• Experience working collaboratively with functional and technical stakeholders.

• Ability to design secure, scalable, and supportable solutions.

• Strong problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience developing applications on Workday Extend.

• Experience with Workday integrations (Studio, Core Connectors, EIB).

• Familiarity with Workday security concepts and reporting.

• Prior experience in an internal enterprise Workday environment.

• Workday Extend or Integrations certifications.

$80,000Cover Letter/Letter of Application, ResumeProof of Veteran Status

Additional Information:

David Glover, Director of Information Technology
[email protected]

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting

Frequent Physical Activity:

Hearing, Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Driving, Standing, Walking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes