About this opportunity
University of Washington lists this Senior System Application Engineer opportunity in seattle, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Senior Workday Application System Engineer – University of Washington
As a UW employee, you’ll be part of a world-class institution driving innovation, discovery, and positive change in our communities and around the globe. At UW Information Technology (UW-IT), we support this mission by providing critical technology services to students, faculty, staff, and researchers across all three campuses and UW Medicine.
We’re currently seeking a Senior Workday Application System Engineer to join our dynamic Workday Finance Application Management team. This team plays a crucial role in supporting the university’s Workday Finance platform, with a focus on modules like Procurement, Grants, Banking/Settlement, and Core Finance.
In this role, you will:
Lead Tier 3 support for Workday Finance—specifically in Grants—troubleshooting complex issues and driving resolution.
Configure and maintain the Workday application to meet evolving university needs.
Collaborate with technical and business teams to ensure system functionality, accuracy, and compliance.
Analyze business processes, evaluate improvement opportunities, and implement enhancements.
Support system testing, documentation, and training efforts to ensure smooth operations.
Requirements
Four years experience with SaaS products such as Workday Finance with increasing responsibilities in project management.
Experience working with enterprise Finance systems and the configuration and maintenance thereof, including working specifically with the Workday Finance (or similar), with primary focus on Grants.
Experience analyzing complex Finance business processes and documenting requirements.
Experience supporting system testing and/or data validation activities, including developing and maintaining manual and automated test scripts.
Experience with reporting, data, and security in a SaaS environment.
Demonstrated ability to understand business and technical design considerations and facilitate problem solving/issue resolution in the context of a customer service frame.
Ability to communicate clearly, in writing and in verbal presentations, to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience interacting with customers, including resolution of complex inquiries and efficient performance during high-volume timeframes.
Experience providing production support of mission critical systems.
Demonstrated excellent communication skills, technical documentation skills, communication skills, and personal interaction abilities.
Thrives in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.
Why Join UW-IT?
Work in a hybrid environment with supportive, mission-driven colleagues.
Contribute to meaningful, large-scale systems that support teaching, learning, and research.
Be part of a workplace where your background, perspectives, and experiences are respected and valued.
This position is currently funded through 2028, with continuation dependent on performance and funding.
Apply today and help shape the future of finance technology at one of the top public universities in the world.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Analyst and Product Management
IT Services, IT Consulting, and IT System Custom Software Development
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid paternity leave
Paid maternity leave
Child care support
Student loan assistance
Tuition assistance
Disability insurance
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Worksite address
seattle, WA, 98127, US
Who can apply
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