Principal Integration EngineerThe Principal Integration Engineer is responsible for the design, development, governance, and operational support of enterprise integrations supporting Workday HCM, Finance, Payroll, and related institutional systems. This role leads the technical architecture for inbound and outbound interfaces, ensures data integrity across systems, and partners with functional and technical teams to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable integrations. The Principal Integration Engineer establishes standards, oversees middleware and interface design, and ensures alignment with enterprise architecture, security, and data governance frameworks.Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
The University is unable to sponsor this role, now or in the future.Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:Define and own the enterprise Workday integration architectureEstablish integration standards, design patterns, and a long-term roadmap aligned with institutional strategy and enterprise architecture principlesLead, mentor, and guide integration engineersProvide design reviews, technical governance, and oversight for all Workday integration initiatives and production stabilityServe as lead architect for high-complexity integrations, including real-time APIs, middleware orchestration, and cross-platform data exchangesPartner with business leaders, enterprise architects, cybersecurity teams, and third-party vendors to ensure secure, compliant, and value-driven integration solutionsMaintain architectural documentation, enforce development standards, support audits, and drive continuous improvement across integration practicesMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field required; eight or more years of experience in enterprise system integrations or interface architecture requiredExperience supporting Workday integrations strongly preferredAdvanced expertise in Workday integration tools including Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, and Web ServicesStrong experience with APIs (REST/SOAP), XML, XSLT, SFTP, middleware platforms, and data transformation logicAbility to troubleshoot complex integration failures and performance issuesExpert knowledge of Workday business process configuration and optimizationUnderstanding of the Workday data model and reporting frameworksProven ability to lead technical teams, define standards, and drive architectural decisionsStrong problem-solving and crisis management skillsAbility to translate business strategy into technical roadmapsStrong communication skills for both executive and technical audiencesExperience managing vendor and third-party integrationsPosition Type: Information TechnologyNortheastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information.All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Compensation Grade/Pay Type: 114SExpected Hiring Range: $130,945.00 - $189,868.75With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role.
Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.