Distinguished Engineer - Workday Financials (REMOTE)

About the position The Distinguished Engineer role at GEICO Technology focuses on leading the strategy and execution of a technical roadmap for Workday Financials within the Finance Technology organization. This position is pivotal in driving the transformation from a traditional IT model to a tech organization emphasizing engineering excellence, ensuring that all digital assets operate reliably and efficiently. Responsibilities • Provide strategic direction and technical leadership in the continuous improvement and deployment of the Workday Financial system. , • Principal lead for architecture reviews involving core Finance Technologies and mission-critical services. , • Build and maintain a technical roadmap that aligns with stakeholders' needs and wants. , • Lead the full SDLC including technical research, requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance. , • Present a vision and technology recommendations with clarity and simplicity to stakeholders having varying degrees of technology fluency. , • Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to maintain reliable and durable production systems and lead the technical direction of the Workday Financial system. , • Foster effective collaboration and mentor junior engineers ensuring associate growth and development. , • Manage the technical aspects of vendor relationships and make technology adoption recommendations. Requirements • Proven experience in a technology leadership role supporting Workday Financials. , • Expert-level knowledge of Workday Financial, Prism and Accounting Center, architecture, methodologies, and principles. , • Deep knowledge of Workday development tools (Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB), Workday Studio, Workday Report Writer, BIRT, Workday Cloud Platform - Extend and Orchestrate). , • Strong understanding of cloud security best practices and compliance standards. , • Exemplary ability to design, perform experiments, and influence engineering direction and product roadmap. , • Experience architecting and developing a mix of custom and third-party solutions to support strategic initiatives. , • Experience partnering with engineering teams and transferring research to production. , • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for driving operational efficiency and automation. Nice-to-haves Benefits • Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period , • Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave , • 401(k) Plan , • Tuition Reimbursement , • Paid Training and Licensures Apply Job!