WORKDAY APPLICATION ENGINEER
University of Washington Bothell
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| Be part of something bigger. At the University of Washington (UW), our employees don’t just support operations—they drive innovation, equity, and global impact. As a UW employee, you join a diverse community committed to education, research, and service. Your ideas, identity, and dedication are valued here. About UW-IT: UW Information Technology (UW-IT) is the central IT organization for the University of Washington, providing mission-critical services and support to all three campuses, UW Medicine, and research initiatives worldwide. We are a strategic partner in advancing UW’s teaching, learning, and discovery goals. Our Workday Operations team plays a key role in ensuring the University’s cloud-based Workday platform meets the evolving needs of faculty, staff, and student workers. About the Role: We’re seeking a Workday Application Engineer to support Tier 3 Application Management within Workday Finance, specifically in the Procurement and Supply Chain areas. This role is hands-on and collaborative—ideal for someone who enjoys digging into complex issues, making meaningful system improvements, and working with business partners to support one of the most vital platforms at the University. What You’ll Do: Configure and maintain Workday Finance modules (Procurement, Supply Chain, Accounts Payable, Supplier Contracts) Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues as Tier 3 support Analyze and enhance business processes and implement system updates Collaborate with integration and reporting teams to ensure end-to-end functionality Support testing activities (manual and automated) and manage release updates Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Contribute to documentation, training, and knowledge-sharing efforts What You Bring: 3+ years of experience with enterprise SaaS platforms (Workday Finance preferred) Experience configuring and supporting Finance systems (Procurement, Supply Chain, AP, or Supplier Contracts) Strong skills in system troubleshooting, documentation, and testing (including automated tools like Kainos) Excellent written and verbal communication Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, customer-oriented environment Desired: Experience working in Agile (Scrum or Kanban) environments Familiarity with higher education or shared services organizations Understanding of Workday business processes and interdependencies Experience with knowledge base and case management tools Why Join UW? Purpose-driven work that supports world-class research, healthcare, and education A collaborative, inclusive environment that honors diverse backgrounds and perspectives Hybrid flexibility, with a vibrant campus-based community in Seattle Commitment to your growth, with opportunities to learn, contribute, and thrive Application Process:The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu. Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law. | ||||||||||||||||||||||