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Job Title: Software Developer, Lead
Location: USO-Information Tech Services
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 289403
About Us
The University System of Georgia (USG) is comprised of 26 higher education institutions as well as the University System Office (USO). Within the USO, our administrative operations are primarily housed in the Trinity Washington Building located in downtown Atlanta. Our Information Technology Services (ITS) division is located in Athens. The University System of Georgia Shared Services Center (SSC) is located in Sandersville. The Georgia Public Library System is located in Atlanta. The Georgia Archives is located in Morrow. The State of Georgia Records Center is located in Austell.
Location
This position requires onsite attendance at the Athens location five days a week.
Information Technology Services (ITS) - 2500 Daniells Bridge Road Athens, GA 30606
Job Summary
The Lead Software Developer will lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable, secure, and efficient integrations between Workday (Financials, Procurement, HCM) and internal or third-party systems. This role bridges technical architecture with business needs, collaborating with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to optimize and extend Workday functionality while ensuring data accuracy, security, and system performance.
Responsibilities
Design & Development:
Knowledge
The University System of Georgia (USG) includes twenty-six public institutions of higher education and the System Office. At USG, we are united by a shared commitment to Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Our Core Values that guide how we work, collaborate, and serve.
We believe in fostering a workplace culture that values innovation, service, and continuous learning, and we uphold a strong commitment to ethical conduct and academic freedom. Our policies reflect our dedication to these principles, which can be reviewed in detail in the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct and the Board Policy on Freedom of Expression.
Join us and become part of a mission-driven team that helps support and advance higher education across Georgia.
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are subject to federal and state laws, as well as the statutes, rules, and regulations of this institution, and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG). These Bylaws and Policies are available for inspection upon request.
Background Check
Offers of employment are subject to a background investigation, including criminal records history, to determine eligibility for employment. Additionally, credentials and employment history stated in your application materials are also subject to verification.
For certain positions, a satisfactory credit check, MVR, or other relevant investigations may also be conducted. The University System Office holds the sole discretion in assessing eligibility for employment.
Location: USO-Information Tech Services
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 289403
About Us
The University System of Georgia (USG) is comprised of 26 higher education institutions as well as the University System Office (USO). Within the USO, our administrative operations are primarily housed in the Trinity Washington Building located in downtown Atlanta. Our Information Technology Services (ITS) division is located in Athens. The University System of Georgia Shared Services Center (SSC) is located in Sandersville. The Georgia Public Library System is located in Atlanta. The Georgia Archives is located in Morrow. The State of Georgia Records Center is located in Austell.
Location
This position requires onsite attendance at the Athens location five days a week.
Information Technology Services (ITS) - 2500 Daniells Bridge Road Athens, GA 30606
Job Summary
The Lead Software Developer will lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable, secure, and efficient integrations between Workday (Financials, Procurement, HCM) and internal or third-party systems. This role bridges technical architecture with business needs, collaborating with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to optimize and extend Workday functionality while ensuring data accuracy, security, and system performance.
Responsibilities
Design & Development:
- Architect, develop, and implement integrations for Workday Financials, Procurement, and HCM using Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, and Web Services (REST/SOAP).
- Create and maintain scalable, reusable integration frameworks and APIs.
- Partner with business analysts and stakeholders to understand functional requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
- Proactively identify integration opportunities and recommend best-fit solutions.
- Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance across systems through sound integration strategies.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation for integration processes, technical decisions, and architecture diagrams.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve integration issues to ensure high system availability and minimal business disruption.
- Optimize the performance and scalability of Workday integrations, especially for large data volumes.
- Serve as a technical lead for integration projects, mentoring developers and enforcing architectural standards.
- Stay abreast of Workday releases and evaluate potential impacts or opportunities for enhancement.
- Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 7 -10 years of experience in enterprise integration development and architecture.
- Experience developing with Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, Document Transformation, and Web Services (REST/SOAP).
- Solid experience with ERP systems in Finance, Procurement, and/or HR domains.
- Programming proficiency in Java, Python, or XSLT.
- Familiarity with middleware platforms (e.g., Dell Boomi, MuleSoft, Azure Logic Apps, SnapLogic).
- Understanding of cloud infrastructure and SaaS integration patterns.
- Proficiency with SQL and data mapping strategies.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Workday Integration Developer Certification
- 3 years of direct experience with Workday integrations
- Experience in higher education or the public sector is a plus
Knowledge
- Software development methodologies
- Multiple programming languages and frameworks
- Software architecture, design patterns, and scalability
- Cloud platforms, containers, and databases
- Testing frameworks, and version control
- Cybersecurity and secure coding practices
- Industry trends and emerging technologies
- Technical leadership and architectural decision-making
- Collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Analytical problem-solving
- Clear communication
- Mentorship and team development
- Task prioritization and project management
- Adaptability to shifting technologies and requirements
- Lead and coordinate development activities
- Balance hands-on coding with leadership duties
- Translate requirements into technical solutions
- Manage concurrent projects and deadlines
- Build and maintain a positive team culture
- Identify and mitigate technical risks
- Ensure code quality and adherence to best practices
The University System of Georgia (USG) includes twenty-six public institutions of higher education and the System Office. At USG, we are united by a shared commitment to Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Our Core Values that guide how we work, collaborate, and serve.
We believe in fostering a workplace culture that values innovation, service, and continuous learning, and we uphold a strong commitment to ethical conduct and academic freedom. Our policies reflect our dedication to these principles, which can be reviewed in detail in the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct and the Board Policy on Freedom of Expression.
Join us and become part of a mission-driven team that helps support and advance higher education across Georgia.
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are subject to federal and state laws, as well as the statutes, rules, and regulations of this institution, and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG). These Bylaws and Policies are available for inspection upon request.
Background Check
Offers of employment are subject to a background investigation, including criminal records history, to determine eligibility for employment. Additionally, credentials and employment history stated in your application materials are also subject to verification.
For certain positions, a satisfactory credit check, MVR, or other relevant investigations may also be conducted. The University System Office holds the sole discretion in assessing eligibility for employment.