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Senior Workday Platform Engineer

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of hands-on Workday technical experience
  • Workday Pro certifications (HCM, Integrations, Security, Prism)
  • Strong experience building Workday integrations (EIB, Studio, APIs)
  • Deep expertise in security configuration, business process framework design, and reporting

Responsibilities

  • Own technical execution across Workday HCM, Payroll, Recruiting, Prism Analytics, and Illuminate
  • Translate business requirements into phased technical delivery plans
  • Manage sandbox strategy, tenant lifecycle, and biannual release readiness
  • Implement and manage Workday Prism Analytics datasets and dashboards

About the company

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Natera

Genomics & Precision Medicine

Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives. Where some set out to build a test, we set out to achieve a mission: change the management of disease worldwide by using DNA testing to proactively inform treatment.  Through a cfDNA technology platform approach, we've pioneered noninvasive testing in unlimited applications—each with their own potential to revolutionize care for patients. #TeamNatera includes clinicians, scientists, biostatisticians, researchers, and laboratory professionals from around the world. Our diverse teams blend a passion for patients with deep clinical, scientific, and technological roots. Natera’s tests are validated by more than 100 peer-reviewed publications that demonstrate high accuracy. Interested in joining us on our mission to change the management of disease worldwide? Visit https://www.natera.com/careers-at-natera to learn how you can become a part of our talented team. Natera operates ISO 13485-certified and CAP-accredited laboratories certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) in Austin, Texas and San Carlos, California. Please be advised that Natera will reach out to candidates with an @natera.com email domain ONLY. Email communications from all other domain names are not from Natera or its employees and are fraudulent. Natera does not request interviews via text messages and does not ask for personal information until a candidate has engaged with the company and has spoken to a recruiter and the hiring team. Natera takes cyber crimes seriously, and will collaborate with law enforcement authorities to prosecute any related cyber crimes. https://www.natera.com/privacy/

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustryGenomics & Precision Medicine
Company size1001 - 5000

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Job description

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Workday Platform Engineer within the G&A IT Applications team to serve as the primary technical owner of the Workday platform across HCM, Payroll, Recruiting, Prism Analytics, Illuminate (AI/ML), integrations, security, and release management.

This is a builder-first role. You will configure, develop, integrate, and operate within Workday while partnering closely with HR, Payroll, Finance, and IT stakeholders. You own the technical platform layer  configuration, integrations, security architecture, governance, and release discipline, while HR and Payroll retain ownership of sensitive data and business policy logic.

Key Responsibilities

Platform Ownership & Delivery: 

  • Own technical execution across Workday HCM, Payroll, Recruiting, Prism Analytics, and Illuminate. 
  • Translate business requirements into phased technical delivery plans. 
  • Manage sandbox strategy, tenant lifecycle, and biannual release readiness.

Hands-On Configuration & Development: 

  • Configure HCM and Recruiting modules.Build advanced reports (matrix, composite, BIRT), calculated fields, validations, and business process frameworks. 
  • Leverage Workday Extend to design and build lightweight custom applications that enhance core workflows.
  • Maintain scalable security models and governance standards.

Integrations & Architecture: 

  • Build and maintain integrations (EIB, Studio, REST/SOAP APIs, RaaS).
  • Integrate with applications like ERP, identity providers, benefits carriers, and third-party systems.
  • Ensure secure, reusable integration frameworks with monitoring and error-handling discipline.

Analytics, AI & Automation: 

  • Implement and manage Workday Prism Analytics datasets and dashboards. 
  • Enable Workday Illuminate capabilities and intelligent workflows. 
  • Drive automation while maintaining audit and compliance standards.

Security & Compliance: 

  • Own Workday security architecture and least-privilege access models.
  • Implement enhanced logging and monitoring for sensitive data access, extracts, and downloads.
  • Ensure encryption in transit and at rest across integrations and reporting. 
  • Enforce non-production data masking and scrubbing practices. 
  • Support SOX, GDPR, and HIPAA compliance requirements. 

Separation of Duties

This role owns platform configuration, integrations, and technical governance.
It does not include direct access to sensitive employee data or ownership of HR policy logic.

Required Qualifications

  • 8+ years of hands-on Workday technical experience.
  • Workday Pro certifications (HCM, Integrations, Security, Prism).
  • Strong experience building Workday integrations (EIB, Studio, APIs).
  • Deep expertise in security configuration, business process framework design, and reporting.
  • Experience with Prism Analytics.
  • Exposure to Workday Extend.
  • High documentation skills with solid understanding of ITGC controls & Change management policies and operational rigor.
  • Platform ownership mindset with strong technical depth.
  • Experience operating in regulated environments.
  • Proven ability to deliver complex platform initiatives end-to-end.
  • Strong stakeholder communication and governance mindset.

 Preferred Qualifications

  • Exposure to Workday Illuminate / AI features.
  • Experience with Workday ecosystem add-ons (e.g., Paradox, Sana, and other governance/reporting tools).
  • Experience in biotech, healthcare, or other large-scale companies.

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Compensation & Total Rewards 

This range reflects a good-faith estimate of the base pay we reasonably expect to offer at the time of  hire. Final compensation will vary based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

This position is also eligible for additional compensation and benefits through Natera’s robust Total Rewards program, including:

  • Annual performance incentive bonus

  • Long-term equity awards

  • Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Generous paid time off and company holidays

  • Additional wellness and work-life benefits

Compensation Range
$128,800$161,050 USD

OUR OPPORTUNITY

Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives.

The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you’ll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you’ll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program!

For more information, visit www.natera.com.

Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.

If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents. 

Link: https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents/

Please be advised that Natera will reach out to candidates with a @natera.com email domain ONLY. Email communications from all other domain names are not from Natera or its employees and are fraudulent. Natera does not request interviews via text messages and does not ask for personal information until a candidate has engaged with the company and has spoken to a recruiter and the hiring team. Natera takes cyber crimes seriously, and will collaborate with law enforcement authorities to prosecute any related cyber crimes.

For more information:
- BBB announcement on job scams 
- FBI Cyber Crime resource page 

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