Custom Software Engineer

Project Role : Custom Software Engineer Project Role Description : Develop custom software solutions to design, code, and enhance components across systems or applications. Use modern frameworks and agile practices to deliver scalable, high-performing solutions tailored to specific business needs. Must have skills : Workday Extend Good to have skills : NA Minimum 7.5 year(s) of experience is required Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education Summary: As the Workday Talent & Performance Lead Architect you will be the strategic leader responsible for designing, building, and configuring the entire Talent Management and Performance Review ecosystem within Workday. A typical day involves collaborating with HR leadership, L&D, and business unit managers to translate complex talent strategies (e.g., succession, goal setting, appraisals) into optimal Workday configurations. You will ensure the Talent & Performance applications are optimized for performance, usability, and strategic alignment with organizational objectives. You will act as the top-tier Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing executive-level advisory skills, leading cross-functional problem-solving initiatives, and mentoring the team to continuously enhance the employee s experience and system functionality. Roles & Responsibilities: Expected to be an authoritative SME in Workday Talent & Performance, possessing deep knowledge of performance reviews, goal management, succession planning, and talent matrix configuration. Should have strong influencing and advisory skills to guide senior stakeholders on best practices for designing and executing global talent and performance cycles within Workday. Responsible for the architectural and configuration decisions for all Workday Talent & Performance processes, ensuring strategic alignment with business goals. Engage with multiple teams (e.g., Core HCM, Compensation, Integrations) and contribute to key decisions that impact the flow and use of talent data across the enterprise. Expected to provide scalable, enterprise-wide solutions to complex talent management challenges that apply across various business units and international teams. Facilitate strategic workshops and requirement sessions with HR executives and business leaders to define the annual performance review process and talent calibration strategies. Mentor junior professionals in Workday Talent & Performance configuration, system maintenance, and best-practice deployment. Professional & Technical Skills: Must Have Skills: Expertise in Workday Talent (Succession, Career Hub, Skills Cloud) and Workday Performance Management (Goal Setting, Performance Reviews, Calibration). Strong understanding of Workday Core HCM data model and how talent data integrates with Compensation and Learning modules. Extensive experience with Workday integration tools and techniques used to transfer talent and performance data to third-party systems or analytics platforms. Ability to analyze complex business requirements and translate them into robust technical configuration specifications and effective business processes within Workday. Familiarity with testing methodologies and tools to ensure the quality, accuracy, and efficiency of talent and performance cycle configurations. Additional Information: The candidate should have a minimum 15 years of experience in Workday HCM, with a dedicated focus on Talent and Performance implementation and architecture. A 15 year full time education is required. 15 years full time education Important Notice We have been alerted to the existence of fraudulent messages asking job seekers to set up payment to cover various costs associated with establishing employment at Accenture. No one is ever required to pay for employment at Accenture. If you are contacted by someone asking for payment, please do not respond, and contact us at india.fc.check@accenture.com immediately. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Please read Accenture’s Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process.