Dayforce Integration Lead (Contract, 11 months)

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an experienced Dayforce Integration Lead to own the technical design and support of integrations on a Dayforce implementation for a large Australian organisation. This is an 11 month contract role, working hybrid from Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne.

You will be the go-to person for everything integration related, guiding the development team on architecture and design, supporting go-live, and making sure the implementation team has the documentation and training it needs to run the integrations long term.

This role is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents only.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Integration Architecture & Design

• Provide technical architecture and design direction to the development team building RESTful APIs, microservices and UIs on Dayforce
• Set integration standards and design patterns for the program
• Review solution designs and make sure integrations are scalable, secure and supportable

Integration Support & Go-Live

• Act as the primary subject matter expert for existing integrations
• Support implementation project managers, partner teams and client stakeholders during and after go-live
• Provide hands-on support through critical go-live periods to keep cutover on track
• Be the designated point of contact for integration error resolution for the first 30 days after go-live

Error Resolution

• Research and troubleshoot integration file errors using Azure reporting tools
• Identify root causes and drive fixes with the development team

Documentation & Training

• Work with the technical integration team to produce clear documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Design and deliver training for the implementation team on new and existing integrations
• Build training materials that lift the team’s capability after you’ve moved on

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Must-Have

• 5+ years of hands-on Dayforce integration experience
• Experience leading integration design on at least one full Dayforce implementation through go-live
• Strong understanding of integration architecture, APIs and data exchange patterns
• Experience supporting production integrations and resolving errors under pressure
• Clear communicator who can work with business users, project managers and developers
• Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Based in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne and able to work hybrid

Technical Depth

• Dayforce integration tools and APIs
• RESTful API design and microservices
• Azure reporting and monitoring tools
• File-based integrations, data mapping and transformation
• Integration testing and cutover planning

Preferred Certifications

• Dayforce certification (Integration, HCM or Payroll)
• Microsoft Azure certification

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience with Dayforce Payroll and HCM modules in an Australian context
• Background in government or regulated environments
• Experience working in a partner or consulting delivery model

WHAT SETS YOU APART

• You can explain technical trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders
• You stay calm and methodical through go-live
• You leave behind documentation and training that people actually use
• You’re comfortable owning the integration space end to end