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Job Description:

  • Own the design, development, and maintenance of people system automations and integrations across Workato, Google Cloud Platform, Claude, Workday, Greenhouse and GitLab
  • Build and maintain integrations between Workday, Greenhouse, Slack, and internal tools using Workday Web Services (WWS) and Slack's API and Bot SDK
  • Write, version, and maintain automation code in Ruby (or comparable scripting languages) stored in GitLab
  • Develop and manage Slack apps and bots that deliver intuitive, automated workflows
  • Move past surface-level requests to diagnose root problems and co-design automation solutions
  • Serve as subject matter expert on Workato automation architecture
  • Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines and deployment practices for People system automation
  • Leverage AI tools, large language models (LLMs), and Model Context Protocol (MCP) frameworks to accelerate automation development
  • Provide technical guidance to teammates and stakeholders

Requirements:

  • Hands-on experience writing and maintaining code in Ruby or a comparable scripting language
  • Deep expertise in Workato or a comparable enterprise automation/integration platform
  • Strong experience integrating with Workday using Workday Web Services (WWS)
  • Experience building Slack apps and automations using Slack's API and Bot SDK
  • Proficiency with Git and GitLab for version control, code review, and CI/CD workflows
  • Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or AWS; experience with Docker and Kubernetes (GKE is a bonus)
  • Experience connecting HR systems including Workday, Greenhouse, and internal tools
  • Comfort working with AI tools and MCP frameworks
  • Strong communication skills
  • An engineering mindset applied to people systems
  • People system fluency
  • Intellectual curiosity and a bias for action

Benefits:

  • Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
  • Flexible Paid Time Off
  • Team Member Resource Groups
  • Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Growth and Development Fund
  • Parental leave
  • Home office support
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