Senior Consultant - Workday Integration

Career Level - D3

Location: Chennai

Are you ready to redefine an industry and change lives? As a Workday Integration & introduction of Extend, you will be at the forefront of transforming our ability to deliver life-changing medicines through cutting-edge technology. In this pivotal role, you will lead the end-to-end solution architecture for custom applications and complex integrations across HCM, Payroll, and Time & Absence. You will partner closely with HR and HR IT stakeholders to ensure internal and external systems are perfectly aligned. By harnessing native Workday AI and Enterprise GenAI, you will build scalable, secure, and intelligent extensibility solutions that accelerate our digital transformation.

• Define and implement the technical architecture for Workday application solutions, ensuring scalability, high performance, and seamless integration with other systems.
• Establish a solid foundation for Workday application modeling to build robust and reliable applications.
• Collaborate closely with business partners to understand requirements and translate them into detailed technical specifications.
• Identify and resolve complex technical challenges related to Workday application development and deployment.
• Ensure quality and optimal performance of Workday applications through rigorous testing procedures and comprehensive code reviews.
• Explore and implement AI and machine learning capabilities within Workday applications, using technologies such as predictive analytics, natural language processing, and Workday AI Gateway APIs.
• Design and implement intelligent HR workflows and virtual agents using Flowise or any third-party AI Agent and Workday Extend.
• Develop and optimize conversational AI experiences LLMs for HR use cases.
• Apply prompt engineering and fine-tuning techniques to improve model performance and contextual relevance.
• Manage change processes related to Workday applications, ensuring minimal impact on business continuity.

• Ability to learn technology quickly through instruction and self-training.
• Integration Expertise - EIB, Studio, CCW, CCB, Payroll Integrations, Extend, Knowledge on using API
• Knowledge of Web service-related topics (REST, JSON, SOAP, HTTP, SSL, PGP, SAML, OAuth, etc.).
• Experience with XML/XSLT and Java will be helpful.
• Experience in creating detailed system integration specifications, field mapping, and system process designs.
• Experience with the various technologies involved in SOA development (XML, XPath, XSLT, Web Services, etc.)
• Strong expertise in Workday model objects, business processes, and data modeling to create resilient data architectures.
• Solid understanding of AI and ML concepts and experience on their practical application in Workday Extend.
• In-depth knowledge and practical experience using WQL, GraphQL, Orchestrations and RaaS within Workday applications.
• Thorough understanding of Workday architecture, customization capabilities, including integration points.

• Proficient with Workday orchestration for integrations (O4I) and Workday Studio with hands-on implementation experience.
• Practical experience with Workday integration technologies including Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, PECI, and PICOF.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability for complex architectural design and integration challenges.
• Active Workday Extend Certification preferred.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, our work has a direct impact on patients by transforming our ability to develop life-changing medicines. We empower the business to perform at its peak by combining modern science with leading digital technology platforms. Our dynamic environment offers countless opportunities to learn and grow, whether it's exploring new technologies or transforming roles forever. With a diversity of expertise unique to AstraZeneca, you can dive deep into groundbreaking technology while broadening your understanding of our wider work. We dare to lead by applying our problem-solving mindset across the enterprise. Here, you'll find a place for lifelong learning where everything we do matters.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now to join us on this exciting journey!

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.