People Technology Application Engineer

Amsterdam · 5+ years experience · Remote · Posted Sep 29, 2026

At a glance

As part of the Build HR Technology & Analytics team, you will lead the application and integration engineering layer for the People organization.
You will design, build, and maintain custom applications, API middleware, automated workflows, and system-to-system integrations across the Workday ecosystem and enterprise tools.
You will think beyond individual SaaS platforms to establish scalable application architecture, low-code/custom code solutions, and seamless user experiences.

Design, develop, and maintain custom applications, programmatic API integrations, webhooks, and middleware connecting Workday HCM with Greenhouse, Qualtrics, Docebo, Slack, and internal platforms.
Build custom app extensions and tailored UI/UX workflows utilizing Workday Extend, Python frameworks, and modern low-code/no-code platforms.
Follow the 'simplify first, then automate' philosophy to eliminate point-to-point manual processes and technical debt.
Research, prototype, and deploy automated workflows and custom AI agents.
Embed strict access controls, data security, and compliance into all software architectures, ensuring responsible boundaries for handling employee data.
Establish clear software engineering practices, API specifications, and maintainable technical documentation so solutions can be easily supported and scaled.
Collaborate closely with Core People Tech specialists, Data Engineers, Security, and HR functional leads to translate complex business needs into clean technical solutions.

5+ years of software development, application engineering, or integration engineering experience in an international environment.
Strong hands-on proficiency in Python and web technology fundamentals.
Demonstrated experience with integration platforms, event-driven architectures, or middleware tools.
Hands-on experience or familiarity with enterprise SaaS platforms.
In-depth knowledge of application security, fine-grained access management, and privacy-by-design principles.
Excellent communication skills, strong problem-solving ability, and a drive to challenge requirements constructively to deliver scalable architectures.

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