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Cognizant Workday practice is recruiting for upcoming graduates who are looking for an exciting, entry level consulting opportunity starting in the summer of 2026. We proudly partner with Workday, one of the leading cloud-based software solutions for HR, finance, student and payroll management. As a Technical Associate at Cognizant Workday practice, you will be responsible for developing system integrations for our customers who are implementing Workday as a solution. The integrations you create allow our customers’ Workday system to “talk to” other systems throughout their organization, eliminating the need to transfer data manually – pretty cool!

This consulting-development role is perfect for someone who comes from an information technology related educational background, but wants a blend of client-facing consulting tasks and activities along with being able to utilize their technical skills to build and develop integrations.

Our Technical Associate position is best-suited for self-starters who are eager to work with exciting Fortune 500 companies and dive head first into designing, building and testing integrations as part of Workday system implementations. We provide world-class, on-the-job training; an exceptionally supportive network of mentors and an environment that inspires teamwork and collaboration.

Responsibilities:

+ Buddy-up with other new hires to attend our Freshmen Orientation and Workday certification training. Earn your Workday Integration certification and continue to seek out opportunities for learning, development, and mentorship.

+ Partner with our talented Workday Technical Team to learn “tricks of the trade”, consulting best practices, and how to “speak” Workday.

+ Put your programming and development classes to good use! Work with our integration consultants to translate their technical designs into fully functional integrations. Begin to hone your XSLT and XML skills to bring your visions to life.

+ Learn how to best support our customers and how to work with a variety of employees. Participate in, and contribute to, the build and test phases of our Workday implementations, from reviewing completed designs and prototyping integration solutions, to configuration and testing within customer Workday systems. Track issues and risks, communicate status, and escalate concerns to management.

Skills & Requirements:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or IT-related field is required.

+ Experience with data modeling tools and object-oriented concepts required; preferably JSON, Java, HTML, or other OOP languages.

+ Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills.

+ Outstanding detail orientation, organization, and analytical skills.

+ Travel to customer site, when needed.

Why Choose Cognizant Workday practice?

+ Flexible work schedules, or working out of one of our hub locations to cultivate personal and professional balance.

+ Competitive benefits including 401(k) matching program, Medical, Dental, Life, and Vison insurance, and perk benefits such as commuter plans and pet insurance.

+ Inclusive benefits that support mental health, gender affirmation journeys, caregiving and all paths to parenthood, excellent paid parental leave programs.

+ Established Employee Resources Groups (ERG’s) that provide a safe space for employees to build relationships, connect, and develop initiatives to enhance diversity and inclusion.

+ Committed to giving back to improve our communities and environmental impact.

+ Learning and development opportunities through established corporate programs, on and off-site trainings, and on-demand online learning courses.

Salary and Other Compensation

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

The annual salary is $75,000.00, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Location

New hires will be aligned to the Cognizant office in **Plano, TX** , where you will work alongside other experienced Cognizant associates. Applicants must be willing to relocate to this major geographic area.

Work Authorization

Due to the nature of this position, Cognizant cannot provide sponsorship for U.S. work authorization (including participation in a CPT/OPT program) for this role.

Disclaimer:

Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

_Cognizant is always looking for top talent. We are searching for candidates to fill future needs within the business. This job posting represents potential future employment opportunities with Cognizant. Although the position is not currently available, we want to provide you with the opportunity to express your interest in future employment opportunities with Cognizant. If a job opportunity that you may be qualified for becomes available in the future, we will notify you. At that time you can determine whether you would like to apply for the specific open position. Thank you for your interest in Cognizant career opportunities._

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.