Job Description

The ideal candidate for the Workday IntegrationStudentSenior Principal Consultant (IntegrationLead Consultant) positionis able tosupport bothclientand technical teams. You love the challenge of solvingsophisticated, multi-system integration problems andtakepride 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 1Studentimplementation projects with a large team of integration developers

• Work directly with key business and IT stakeholders to confirm requirements, consider design alternatives,facilitatediscussionsandultimately driverequirements sign-off

• Evaluate,communicateand coordinate the technical impacts of application configuration decisions

• Create detailed system interface specifications, field mapping, and system process designs

• Develop,testand deploy integrationsrequiredto meet business requirements

• Facilitate knowledge transfer and educate clients on developing and operating interfaces to and from a SaaS platform

• Track issues and risks,communicatestatus andescalateconcerns to project management

Skills & Requirements:

• 4 years of Workday certified Integration consulting experience

• Acted as technical lead for at least 1full Studentimplementation

• Current Workday Studio integration certificationheldfor over 2 years

• Current WorkdayOrchestration certification

• Able todemonstratethe creation of innovative solutions for complex Workday integrations

• Demonstratedproficiencywith web service technologies (REST, JSON, SOAP, HTTP, SSL, PGP, SAML,etc)

• B.A. / B.S., Management Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, computer science/other engineeringdisciplineor 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 simultaneouslyoperatingat multiple levels and managing multiple responsibilities.

• Ability tooperateeffectively in a dynamic,growing,ecosystem with minimal supervision

• Mustbe 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.