The ideal candidate for the Workday
Integration
Student
Senior Principal Consultant (
Integration
Lead Consultant) position
is able to
support both
client
and technical teams. You love the challenge of solving
sophisticated, multi-system integration problems and
take
pride in untangling ambiguity across SaaS platforms, SOA architectures, and modern web services.
As a Workday Integrations Senior Principal Consultant, you will bring your technical skills, ability to keep the business context in sight, and a strong work ethic to a team with a positive attitude, a collaborative culture, and a passion for helping our customers to be successful.
Responsibilities:
Lead phase 1
Student
implementation projects with a large team of integration developers
Work directly with key business and IT stakeholders to confirm requirements, consider design alternatives,
facilitate
discussions
and
ultimately drive
requirements sign-off
Evaluate,
communicate
and coordinate the technical impacts of application configuration decisions
Create detailed system interface specifications, field mapping, and system process designs
Develop,
test
and deploy integrations
required
to meet business requirements
Facilitate knowledge transfer and educate clients on developing and operating interfaces to and from a SaaS platform
Track issues and risks,
communicate
status and
escalate
concerns to project management
Skills & Requirements:
4 years of Workday certified Integration consulting experience
Acted as technical lead for at least 1
full Student
implementation
Current Workday Studio integration certification
held
for over 2 years
Current Workday
Orchestrat
ion certification
Able to
demonstrate
the creation of innovative solutions for complex Workday integrations
Demonstrated
proficiency
with web service technologies (REST, JSON, SOAP, HTTP, SSL, PGP, SAML,
etc
)
B.A. / B.S., Management Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, computer science/other engineering
discipline
or equivalent experience
Exceptional written and verbal communication capabilities; able to communicate effectively with diverse people and individuals at various levels within the organization
Superior detail orientation, organization, and analytical skills
Outstanding Excel skills
Thrive on simultaneously
operating
at multiple levels and managing multiple responsibilities.
Ability to
operate
effectively in a dynamic,
growing,
ecosystem with minimal supervision
M
ust
be willing to travel on-site if needed
Salary and Other Compensation
Applications will be accepted until 06/1/2026
The annual salary for this position is between $128,093 - $192,140 depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program , based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits
: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) plan and contributions
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Why choose Cognizant:
Entrepreneurial environment that welcomes your ideas
Opportunity to do great work
Outreach programs that support communities and tap into your volunteer spirit
Learning opportunities to help current needs and advancement
Global operations, with opportunities in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific
An abundance of Affinity groups to meet your needs
Cognizant Core Values:
Work as One:
We think beyond roles, relying on each other’s strengths to win as a team.
Raise the Bar:
We always aim for excellence in how we work and what we deliver.
Dare to Innovate:
We push boundaries and take chances to reimagine what’s possible.
Do the Right Thing:
We all lead with integrity and always make the ethical choice.
Own It:
We own the outcomes for our company, colleagues, and community.