Workday Integration Student Senior Principal Consultant

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 Orchestration 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 Must 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. Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) engineers modern businesses. As one of the world's leading professional services companies, we help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast changing world. Together, we're improving everyday life. Founded in 1994 as a technology development arm of The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, we were spun off as an independent company in 1996, and have worked closely with large organizations to help them build stronger businesses ever since. Today, Cognizant engineers modern businesses to improve everyday life, helping some of the world's most established companies remain the most loved brands. In today's fast-changing technology landscape, we work with our clients to advance every aspect of how they serve their customers: digitizing their products, services and customer experiences; automating their business processes; and modernizing their technology infrastructures. 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