Principal Technical Consultant - Paradox

Workday•Reston, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Technical Consultant adept at serving as the primary liaison for technical inquiries, both internally and with our esteemed clients. You'll be pivotal in presenting our technology, devising solutions for client obstacles, and addressing their queries and requirements with assurance and efficiency. - Act as the professional source for integration through the Project implementation including Pre-sales, Sales & Post-sale for new and existing clients - Working with clients and partners to solve technical challenges regarding their unique environment and requirements. - Leading improvements and Enabling our sales and engineering process (via tools, processes, and other initiatives), Creating documentation, whitepapers, and other supporting material for internal and client usage. Integration delivery Design, build, test, and maintain integrations via APIs for cloud-based applications and HR/recruiting systems, with a focus on quality, scalability, and reusability. Handle a wide range of request types and endpoints, maintaining and contributing to a shared library of proven API calls and integration patterns. Own the full integration lifecycle on assigned client engagements — from scoping and design through deployment and post-launch support. Proactively identify and drive improvements to workflow solutions through ongoing research, testing, and validation. Client engagement & solution design Act as the primary technical liaison between clients, internal team members, and stakeholders — defining requirements and clarifying project scope and roadmaps. Lead virtual and onsite solution design sessions, translating client needs into clear integration architectures and delivery plans. Build trusted relationships with client technical teams, earning credibility through responsiveness, expertise, and follow-through. Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Team contribution & knowledge sharing Mentor junior consultants on integration best practices, client communication, and technical problem-solving. Contribute to and maintain the team's repository of technical solutions, design guidelines, and reusable assets. Participate in team knowledge-sharing sessions and help elevate the overall technical bar of the integration practice. Surface recurring patterns or gaps to the Integrations Team Lead and Manager to inform tooling, process, and product improvements.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in technical consulting, integration architecture, or project implementation leadership, with a significant portion focused on Workday.
Deep, hands-on expertise with Workday integrations, including Workday Studio and Workday Orchestrate.
Proven experience architecting and delivering Workday integrations focused on Workday Recruiting.
Strong command of Workday's integration ecosystem (Core Connectors, EIBs, web services, PECI/PICOF, and inbound/outbound integration patterns).
Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi-workstream client implementations end-to-end.
Experience mentoring and providing technical guidance to junior and mid-level consultants.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex client business needs and translate them into scalable application and integration designs.
Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills, including the ability to lead executive-level conversations.
Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Workday Pro and/or Workday Integrations certifications strongly preferred.
Deep understanding of API technologies — REST, SOAP, JSON, XML — and hands-on experience across the full API lifecycle.
Hands-on experience with API testing tools such as Postman or SoapUI.
Exposure to other enterprise integration platforms (e.g., Dell Boomi, MuleSoft).
Industry/product knowledge of the HR Tech industry; broader Talent/HR technology experience.
Proven ability to advise senior client stakeholders (Director/VP level), lead discovery.
Strong ownership mindset — comfortable handling ambiguity, shifting priorities, and resolving technical and operational issues during implementation.
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities across concurrent client engagements without sacrificing quality.
Engineering or computer science background preferred.

Responsibilities

Act as the professional source for integration through the Project implementation including Pre-sales, Sales & Post-sale for new and existing clients
Working with clients and partners to solve technical challenges regarding their unique environment and requirements.
Leading improvements and Enabling our sales and engineering process (via tools, processes, and other initiatives), Creating documentation, whitepapers, and other supporting material for internal and client usage.
Design, build, test, and maintain integrations via APIs for cloud-based applications and HR/recruiting systems, with a focus on quality, scalability, and reusability.
Handle a wide range of request types and endpoints, maintaining and contributing to a shared library of proven API calls and integration patterns.
Own the full integration lifecycle on assigned client engagements — from scoping and design through deployment and post-launch support.
Proactively identify and drive improvements to workflow solutions through ongoing research, testing, and validation.
Act as the primary technical liaison between clients, internal team members, and stakeholders — defining requirements and clarifying project scope and roadmaps.
Lead virtual and onsite solution design sessions, translating client needs into clear integration architectures and delivery plans.
Build trusted relationships with client technical teams, earning credibility through responsiveness, expertise, and follow-through.
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Mentor junior consultants on integration best practices, client communication, and technical problem-solving.
Contribute to and maintain the team's repository of technical solutions, design guidelines, and reusable assets.
Participate in team knowledge-sharing sessions and help elevate the overall technical bar of the integration practice.
Surface recurring patterns or gaps to the Integrations Team Lead and Manager to inform tooling, process, and product improvements.