Senior Integration Engineer - Workday
Northeastern University · Boston, MA (Main Campus) ·
- Seniority
- Senior
- Category
- Software engineering
Northeastern University · Boston, MA (Main Campus) ·
About the Opportunity
Job Summary
The Senior Integrations Engineer is responsible for the technical development, maintenance, and support of inbound and outbound integrations supporting Workday HCM, Finance, Payroll, and related enterprise systems. This role focuses on hands-on configuration, coding, testing, and troubleshooting of interfaces while ensuring adherence to enterprise architecture, data governance, and security standards. The Senior Integrations Engineer works closely with functional analysts, technical leads, and vendors to deliver reliable, scalable, and secure data exchanges across institutional systems.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University is unable to sponsor this role, now or in the future.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
1. Advanced Integration Development
Develop complex Workday inbound and outbound integrations using Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, APIs, and middleware tools
Analyze and optimize integration performance, troubleshoot complex errors, and implement enhancements to improve reliability and scalability
Perform unit and integration testing
2. Integration Optimization & Performance
Provide break/fix support and troubleshoot production issues
Perform regression testing and monitor integration performance
3. Technical Leadership & Solution Design
Provide technical guidance on integration architecture, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with architects on enterprise integration strategies
Translate functional and technical specifications into integration solutions
Maintain technical documentation, data mappings, and interface specifications
4. Integration Operations & Support
Ensure integrations adhere to data quality, security, and privacy standards
Support audits and validation processes
Support monitoring, incident resolution, and regression testing
Lead resolution of high-severity production issues and deployment activities
5. Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
Work with functional analysts, architects, and vendors to enhance integrations, optimize performance, and support system releases
Maintain detailed technical documentation, enforce integration standards, and ensure compliance with data governance and security policies
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related area required; six to eight years of related experience developing and supporting system integrations required
Experience with Workday integrations preferred
Familiarity with data mapping and transformation logic
Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and analytical problem-solving skills
Ability to translate technical specifications into working integrations
Knowledge of data security and privacy principles
Strong documentation skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Required Technical Skills
Proficiency with Workday Studio, EIBs (Enterprise Interface Builder), and Core Connectors
Strong understanding of the Workday data model and business processes
Experience with XML, XSLT, JSON, REST/SOAP web services, and SFTP
Knowledge of database concepts and SQL querying
Understanding of HR and payroll business processes
Understanding of integration monitoring and error handling processes
Scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, or similar)
Version control systems (Git)
Middleware platforms and integration monitoring tools
Position Type
Information TechnologyAdditional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
113SExpected Hiring Range:
$113,865.00 - $165,105.00With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.