Sr. Application Engineer

Sr. Application Engineer

This role is in Cleveland Ohio

USC or GC only

Dayforce HCM Administration

Work closely with internal Payroll, Benefits, HR, and IT teams to understand business needs related to the core Dayforce modules including Human Resources, Payroll, Benefits, Reporting Analytics and Workforce Management

Maintain organizational structure configurations

Develop, maintain, schedule Dayforce custom reports

Administer and support Dayforce integrations including DF Link, Integration Studio, Dayforce Imports & Exports and API-based or file-based integrations with third party vendors

Troubleshoot failed integrations, resolve data mapping issues, and partner with vendors as needed

Execute and monitor recurring data jobs and automation tasks

Analyze Dayforce release notes and assess system impact

Conduct UAT (User Acceptance Testing) for system releases, patches, and new features

Document test cases and ensure quality delivery of new configurations

Provide subject matter expertise, guidance, and technical support to external vendors

Assist in troubleshooting InTechnical & Development Skills

Utilize Webservice and SQL for data extraction, transformation, and validation

Leverage working knowledge of C#/.NET and Java to troubleshoot, maintain and develop custom HR applications (Union Officers, Vacation planning, Apprentice system)

Use Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, macros) for data validation and analysis

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience supporting Dayforce HCM in an administrator, analyst, or technical role

• Strong working knowledge of Dayforce configuration and reporting, Integrations and HCM processes

• Experience with SQL querying and data analysis

• Familiarity with VB.NET, Java, or equivalent programming languages

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting large-scale HRIS initiatives

• Knowledge of API integrations or web services

• Dayforce certifications in Payroll, HR, or integrations

• Experience with SDLC processes, Jira, DevOps, GIT, or release management tools