Workday Conversion Developer

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Closing Date:

08/08/2026

Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Information TechnologyNo

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas System

Since its inception, the University of Arkansas System has developed a tradition of excellence that includes the state’s 1871 flagship, land-grant research university; Arkansas’s premier institution for medical education, treatment and research; a major metropolitan university; an 1890 land-grant university; two regional universities serving southern and western Arkansas; five community colleges; two schools of law; a presidential school; a residential math and science high school; a 100 percent-online university and divisions of agriculture, archeology and criminal justice. The individual entities of the UA System maintain cooperative strength as well as diverse offerings that exhibit unmatched economic and social impact to the state.

The UA System provides communities in Arkansas with access to academic and professional opportunities, develops intellectual growth and cultural awareness in its students and provides knowledge and research skills to an ever-changing society. The system enrolls more than 60,000 students, employs over 17,000 employees, and has a total budget of over $2 billion. An intrinsic part of the texture and fabric of Arkansas, the UA System is a driving force in the state’s economic, educational and cultural advancement.

Department:

TECH - Conversion

Summary of Job Duties:

This position serves as the Workday Data Conversion Developer Developer on the Information Technology Team with the University of Arkansas System. Reporting to the Data Conversion Lead the Conversion Developer will build ETL pipelines to ingest the data from heterogeneous sources into the University of Arkansas System. Must have excellent business and communication skills and be able to work with technical leads to understand their data requirements and help them make data-related decisions using your ETL knowledge and experience. The job role requires in-depth database knowledge as well as basic programming and scripting skills. The job helps build efficient and stable data pipelines which can be easily maintained and/or modified as needed. Expertise in the design, creation, management, and business use of large datasets is required.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• The educational equivalent of Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• At least two years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• The educational equivalent of Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• Significant experience building integrations and reports
• Experience with change management related to ERP systems or other large enterprise system deployments

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Expert-level T-SQL knowledge (query performance tuning, index maintenance, etc.) as well as an understanding of database structure and SQL Server database engine particulars 
• Medium- to Expert-level Knowledge of data modeling principles 
• Exceptional Organizational skills: time management and planning 
• Knowledge of SSIS tools sets 
• Knowledge of various SQL Server data storage mechanisms and virtual server capacities
• Perform basic database administration (DBA) tasks such as database creation, backups, security assignment, log, and file maintenance
• High attention to detail 
• Passionate about complex data structures and problem-solving 

$30/hrResume

Additional Information:

David Glover
[email protected]

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting

Frequent Physical Activity:

Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Standing, Walking

Benefits Eligible:

No