Systems Engineer - Corporate Functions

SiriusPoint; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology firm in Greater London is seeking a highly skilled System Engineer to join their team. This role focuses on the implementation and support of SaaS-based Finance, Legal, and HRIS platforms, particularly the Workday Financials platform. The ideal candidate will ensure system reliability, scalability, and security while collaborating with multiple stakeholders. Applicants should have strong experience with Workday Financials and relevant SaaS platforms, along with excellent problem-solving and communication skills. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cloud migration strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience supporting SaaS Finance, Legal, and HRIS platforms.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Workday Financials, including integration and support.

Responsibilities

• Configuration, deployment, and management of Workday Financials platform.
• Collaborate with teams to gather requirements and deliver enhancements.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize reliability.

Skills

Experience with Workday Financials

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

SaaS platform integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

SQL database technology

Workday integration tools

Automation scripting (Python, PowerShell)

Job description

Join Our Team

We are seeking a highly skilled System Engineer to join our technology team, focusing on the implementation, integration, and support of SaaS-based Finance, Legal, and HRIS platforms, with a particular emphasis on the Workday Financials platform. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of our enterprise systems, supporting both internal stakeholders and external partners.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Work with a team on the configuration, deployment, and ongoing management of the Workday Financials platform, ensuring seamless integration with other SaaS Finance, Legal, and HRIS systems.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, HR, and IT teams to gather requirements, design solutions, and deliver enhancements across multiple business-critical platforms.
• Develop and maintain integrations between Workday Financials and third-party applications, leveraging tools such as EIBs, Studio, Orchestrate and other Workday integration technologies.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement enhancements to optimize reliability, security, and user experience.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls, including SOX, GDPR, and industry-specific standards.
• Provide technical support, training, and documentation for end-users and administrators of Workday Financials and related SaaS platforms.
• Participate in system upgrades, testing, and release management, staying current with Workday releases and best practices.
• Support data management, reporting, and analytics initiatives, ensuring data integrity and accuracy across platforms.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the enterprise technology roadmap, with a focus on SaaS-first strategies and cloud migration.

Your skills and abilities should include:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience as a System Engineer or similar role supporting SaaS Finance, Legal, and HRIS platforms.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Workday Financials, including configuration, integration, and support.
• Strong understanding of financial processes, accounting principles, and regulatory compliance in a SaaS environment.
• Proficiency with Workday integration tools as well as experience with other SaaS platforms for Legal and HRIS (e.g., UKG Pro,).
• Experience with SQL database technology
• Experience with automation, scripting (Python, PowerShell, etc.), and DevOps methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Workday certification(s) in Financials or related modules.
• Experience supporting SaaS applications in regulated industries (finance, legal, insurance, etc.).
• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure), networking, and security best practices.
• Familiarity with enterprise data warehousing, business intelligence, and reporting tools.

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