Workday Application Engineer

Thales is hiring a Workday Application Engineer in Jakarta, Indonesia. Level rates it ; you can apply on Thales.

Level's read on this job

Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
The posting mentions Workday, workday core hr and workday absence among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a mid-level role.
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AI in this role

Configure and implement solutions on the Workday Core HR and Absence platform.

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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.

How we rate this

Workday Application Engineer at Thales rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Workday Application Engineer is an open job at Thales.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Jakarta.
The job was posted on October 5, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by Thales. Apply on Thales

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Workday Core HrWorkday AbsenceHcmReportingWorkday

Questions you could be asked

Tell me about a project where workday core hr was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where workday absence was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where hcm was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where reporting was part of your work. What did you do?
Walk me through how you've used Workday in your day-to-day work.

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