Workday Application Engineer

Location: Jakarta, Indonesia

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we're driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

Thales has been present in the Republic of Indonesia for 45 years in the defence, aerospace and space domains, delivering a wide range of civil and defence solutions that highlight our strong commitment to working with the Indonesian government and local stakeholders. In recent years, our innovative solutions in air traffic management systems and telecom satellites have further strengthened our presence in the country alongside our digital portfolio of solutions such as biometrics, data protection and cybersecurity now serving the needs of diverse customers in civil sectors.

We are seeking a passionate Application Engineer with expertise in configuring and implementing solutions on the Workday Core HR and Absence platform. You will join our dynamic team and actively contribute to the design, optimization, and maintenance of Workday systems used by the company. As an engineer, you will be involved in all stages of the project lifecycle, from design to production, ensuring high-quality, performant, and secure applications.

Responsibilities:

• Design, configure, test, and maintain solutions on the Workday platform.
• Collaborate with product teams and stakeholders to understand business requirements and propose suitable technical solutions.
• Maintain and optimize existing Workday applications.
• Analyze performance and troubleshoot technical issues related to Workday applications.
• Follow Workday configuration best practices.
• Write and maintain technical documentation.
• Write, maintain and execute test scenarios for the purpose of testing Workday new Releases
  
  

Required Skills And Experience


Technical Skills:

• 2-3 years of experience in maintaining / implementing solutions on Workday Core HR and Workday Absence
• Strong understanding of Workday architecture and its ecosystem (HCM, Payroll, etc.).
• Expertise in Workday Core HR and Absence configuration
• Strong knowledge of Workday Reporting for end users (standard & advanced Report / Calculated Fields etc.)
• Knowledge of configuring any other Workday domain is a bonus
• Knowledge of EIB (Enterprise Interface Builder)
• Familiar with Workday Object Transporter
  
  

Functional Skills:

• Understanding of Workday business processes
• Ability to analyze functional requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Experience with integrations between Workday and other enterprise systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, etc.).
  
  

Interpersonal Skills:

• Strong communication skills to work effectively with teams and non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to tackle complex technical challenges.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while being proactive in suggesting improvements within the team.
• Ability to work in a agile (scrum) environment.
  
  

Qualifications and Education:

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Related Workday certifications or training (if available) would be a plus.
  
  

At Thales, we're committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you'll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.