Consulting Principal Software Engineer

About the role

Join LexisNexis Legal & Professional, part of RELX, to design, configure and maintain Workday solutions for a global legal‑tech business. You will translate HR and talent development requirements into robust Workday integrations, reports and dashboards while ensuring alignment with global standards.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, test and optimize Workday integrations using Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, Cloud Connect and SOAP/REST APIs.
• Build and maintain advanced Workday reports, dashboards, worklets and BIRT‑formatted outputs.
• Monitor integration failures, troubleshoot reporting issues and perform root‑cause analysis.
• Collaborate with HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Recruiting and Talent teams to deliver technical solutions.
• Apply Workday security, support SOX/audit requirements and manage change‑control documentation.

Required profile

• Approximately 4–5 years of hands‑on Workday integration development experience.
• Experience with payroll/benefits interfaces (PECI, PICOF) and third‑party system integrations.
• Ability to work in Agile/Kanban delivery environments.
• Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience.

Required skills

• Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, Cloud Connect.
• Workday Web Services (SOAP/REST), XSLT, XML, XPath.
• PECI, PICOF payroll/benefits integration patterns.
• Advanced, Matrix, Composite, Trending Reports, Report Writer, RaaS.
• Discovery Boards, Workday Dashboards, worklets, BIRT reporting.
• Middleware platforms such as Boomi, MuleSoft, Workato.

What we offer

• Comprehensive health, life and accident insurance for you and your family.
• Flexible working arrangements and free transport pick‑up/drop in Chennai.
• Employee assistance program, medical screening and modern family benefits.
• Long‑service awards, new‑baby gift and subsidized meals.
• Various paid time off including casual, sick, compassionate and public holidays.