Workday Integrations Consultant
Cognizant
About the role
Work remotely in the UK, with minimal travel and on-site work as needed. You’ll design, build, test, deploy, and troubleshoot Workday integrations using Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, Web Services, APIs, and Document Transformation, while working with clients and technical teams. The role requires 2+ years of Workday Integrations implementation experience and eligibility for SC Clearance, including five years of UK residency and the legal right to work in the UK.
The Workday Integrations Consultant is responsible for designing, building, testing, and deploying Workday integration solutions that connect Workday with internal and external systems. Working closely with functional consultants, client stakeholders, and technical teams, this individual will help deliver scalable, secure, and high-quality integration solutions throughout the implementation lifecycle.
The Consultant will leverage their technical expertise to design and develop integrations, troubleshoot issues, and support clients through all phases of a Workday deployment.
Responsibilities:
- Become a Workday Integrations subject matter expert with knowledge of integration design, development, testing, and deployment.
- Lead client workshops and technical discussions to gather integration requirements and define integration solutions.
- Design, build, and maintain Workday integrations using EIB, Core Connectors, Workday Studio, Document Transformation, and Web Services.
- Collaborate with functional, reporting, security, and data teams to deliver integrated Workday solutions.
- Support data conversion, inbound and outbound integrations, and third-party system connectivity.
- Troubleshoot integration issues, perform root cause analysis, and recommend effective solutions.
- Support testing activities, including unit testing, end-to-end testing, and user acceptance testing.
- Track project issues and risks, communicate status, and escalate concerns as appropriate.
- Support deployment, cutover, and post-go-live activities.
- Display hands-on expertise in integration development, tenant migrations, and Workday deployment tools.
- Act as a mentor to consultants and analysts, providing support and knowledge sharing where appropriate.
- Participate in Workday training and internal initiatives to maintain and expand technical expertise.
- Additional duties as assigned by manager.
Skills & Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 2+ years of Workday Integrations implementation experience.
- Active Workday Integrations Certification preferred.
- Experience working with Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, Web Services, REST APIs, SOAP APIs, and Document Transformation.
- Experience designing, developing, testing, and deploying integration solutions within ERP or SaaS environments.
- Experience gathering technical requirements and translating them into practical solutions.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of integration architecture, data mapping, XML, XSLT, JSON, and web service technologies.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced consulting environment.
- Eligible for SC Clearance - you must have been a UK resident for the last five years and be legally entitled to work in the UK.
- Minimal travel required, but must be willing to travel on-site as needed.