Consulting/Principal Software Engineer

RELX INC; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Flexible Working Arrangement

Employee Assistance Program

Medical Screening

Long-Service Awards

New Baby Gift

Job summary

LexisNexis Legal & Professional seeks a Workday integration specialist to design, implement, and maintain global HR integrations. You will support HCM, Payroll, Benefits, and Talent teams, translating requirements into scalable Workday solutions and ensuring security and SOX controls are upheld.

You will collaborate with middleware teams for iPaaS integrations and contribute to annual Workday release activities, ensuring robust data mappings and timely issue resolution.

Qualifications

• 5+ years Workday integration development experience.
• Proficiency with Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, Cloud Connect, Workday Web Services (SOAP/REST).
• Knowledge of PECI, PICOF, payroll/benefits interface patterns, BPF and event-driven configuration.
• Experience integrating Workday with ATS, Payroll, Financials, Time & Absence, or similar systems.
• Strong experience with Workday reporting: Report Writer, Discovery Boards, Dashboards, worklets, scorecards, BIRT.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, maintain, and optimize Workday integrations (Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, APIs).
• Develop PECI/PICOF payroll integrations and benefits feeds; integrate with ATS, Payroll, Financials, Time & Absence systems.
• Create and maintain advanced reports, dashboards, and visuals (RaaS, discovery boards, BIRT).
• Monitor, troubleshoot integrations and reporting, perform root-cause analysis, improve performance.
• Collaborate with HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Recruiting, and Talent teams; document data mappings and runbooks.
• Apply Workday security governance; support SOX/audit evidence and access reviews.
• Support bi-annual Workday releases adding/ updating integrations and configurations.

Skills

Workday Studio

EIB

Core Connectors

Cloud Connect

Workday Web Services

XSLT

XML

XPath

PECI/PICOF

BPF/Workday Security

Agile/Kanban

Education

Computer Science/IS degree (welcomed)

Tools

SOAP/REST API

Boomi

MuleSoft

Workato

RaaS / Dashboards

Job description

India-Chennai (Ascendas Tech park)

IND - Home Based - Pune

Banglore

Trivandrum

India

Chennai

Full time

R118513

Would you like to be part of a team that delivers high-quality software to our customers?

Are you a highly visible champion with a ‘can do’ attitude and enthusiasm that inspires others?

About our Team:

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from today’s top model creators for each individual legal use case.

About the Role:

Responsible for the design, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of Workday, supporting global and local enhancements and change requests. Support the Talent Development and Performance functional areas. Analyze business requirements from HR and other users and translate them into effective Workday solutions. Provide system support and functional analysis to meet business needs. Present proposed solutions to key stakeholders and obtain approval for changes. Maintain alignment with the global Workday design template while maximizing native Workday capabilities. Communicate solutions, impacts, and recommendations clearly across stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, maintain, and optimize Workday integrations using Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, Cloud Connect for Benefits/Third-Party Payroll, and Workday Web Services (SOAP/REST).

• Develop and support PECI/PICOF payroll integrations, benefits carrier feeds, and integrations with ATS, Payroll, Financial, Time Tracking, and Time & Absence systems. Collaborate with middleware/iPaaS teams using Boomi, MuleSoft, or Workato where applicable.

• Build and maintain Advanced, Matrix, Composite, and Trending Reports using Workday Report Writer, calculated fields, custom report fields, and RaaS (Report-as-a-Service). Develop Discovery Boards, Workday Dashboards, worklets, embedded reports, scorecards, and BIRT-formatted reports.

• Monitor and troubleshoot integration failures, reporting issues, scheduled-process errors, and data discrepancies. Perform root-cause analysis, implement solutions, and improve performance by reducing redundant or inactive objects.

• Partner with HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Recruiting, and Talent teams to understand requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions. Maintain clear documentation, including data mappings, error-handling logic, and support runbooks.

• Apply Workday security and governance practices, including ISU/ISSG security groups, domain and business-process security policies, and role-based access. Support SOX/audit requirements, evidence gathering, access reviews/certification, and change-control documentation.

• Support bi-annual Workday releases by assessing, testing, and updating affected integrations, reports, and configurations.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated Workday integration development experience, typically gained through approximately 4–5 years of relevant experience or equivalent demonstrated capability.

• Proficiency with Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, Cloud Connect, Workday Web Services (SOAP/REST APIs), XSLT, XML, and XPath.

• Knowledge of PECI, PICOF, payroll/benefits interface patterns, Workday Business Process Framework (BPF), and event-driven configuration.

• Experience integrating Workday with ATS, Payroll, Financials, Time & Absence, or comparable third-party systems.

• Strong experience with Advanced, Matrix, Composite, and Trending Reports, calculated fields, Report Writer, RaaS, Discovery Boards, Workday Dashboards, worklets, embedded reports, scorecards, and BIRT.

• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot integration and reporting issues and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Experience working within Agile/Kanban delivery environments is valued.

• A degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related area is welcomed but not required. Equivalent professional experience, technical training, certifications, or demonstrated expertise will also be considered.

Working for you:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Covers you, your immediate family, and parents.

• Enhanced Health Insurance Options: Competitive rates negotiated by the company.

• Group Life Insurance: Ensuring financial security for your loved ones.

• Group Accident Insurance: Extra protection for accidental death and permanent disablement.

• Flexible Working Arrangement: Achieve a harmonious work-life balance.

• Employee Assistance Program: Access support for personal and work-related challenges.

• Medical Screening: Your well-being is a top priority.

• Modern Family Benefits: Maternity, paternity, and adoption support.

• Long-Service Awards: Recognizing dedication and commitment.

• New Baby Gift: Celebrating the joy of parenthood.

• Subsidized Meals in Chennai: Enjoy delicious meals at discounted rates.

• Various Paid Time Off: Take time off with Casual Leave, Sick Leave, Privilege Leave, Compassionate Leave, Special Sick Leave, and Gazetted Public Holidays.

• Free Transport pick up and drop from the home -office - home (applies in Chennai)

About the business:

LexisNexis Legal & Professional provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis and Nexis services.

We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits.

We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact 1-855-833-5120.

We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive.

Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions.

Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.