Workday Product Extend Developer

Join Kainos and Shape the Future 

At Kainos, we're problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators - driven by a shared mission to create real impact. Whether we're transforming digital services for millions, delivering cutting-edge Workday solutions, or pushing the boundaries of technology, we do it together.

We believe in a people-first culture, where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly make a difference. Here, you'll be part of a diverse, ambitious team that celebrates creativity and collaboration.

Ready to make your mark? Join us and be part of something bigger.

We are looking for Workday Extend Developer to help shape our future product offerings on the Workday platform. 

This year we have created a brand-new Product Incubator team to focus entirely on innovating new products on the Workday platform. This team sits within the Workday Product organisation and has a goal toidentify and create new products. The team will identify, build, sell and operate these new products until they become mature products.

Workday has announced a number of changes this year that will fuel partner activity to create apps on Workday. This includes the Marketplace, the AI Gateway, AWS integration and the 'Built on Workday' programme. These initiatives provide the technical and commercial framework for creating a thriving product ecosystem on the Workday platform. With this new team we want Kainos to become the leading Partner in the Marketplace. 

With the support of more senior consultants, you will use technologies and platforms including Workday Extend, AWS and AI. You will work within a small, collaborative team, contributing to the technical design and technical solutions for one or more new products.

You will also work with our product team to help build out our customer-focused roadmaps. You'll be comfortable with a fast paced environment, creating proof-of-concepts and gathering user feedback to design solutions that challenge the problems faced by our customers and prospects. 

Minimum (essential) requirements:

Proficiency with XML, REST, SOAP, JSON, and be knowledgeable in an object oriented programming language (preferably J2EE)

Good understanding of cloud computing, web services and associated challenges

Clear and effective communicator, able to communicate with customers and colleagues with credibility, including in a remote working situation. Proficient with use of English language.

Good commercial awareness and some understanding of project and business dynamics

Ability to plan own workload and meet deadlines

Aware of the importance of confidentiality and non-disclosure policies and/or agreements and ensures security of information at all times

Desirable:

Workday HCM Certified, or experience with other similar HCM/ ERP systems

Experience of designing workflows to solve business and technical problems.

Embracing our differences  

At Kainos, we believe in the power of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that is as diverse as the world we live in, where everyone is valued, respected, and given an equal chance to thrive. We actively seek out talented people from all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them who they are. We also believe every candidate deserves a level playing field.

Our friendly talent acquisition team is here to support you every step of the way, so if you require any accommodations or adjustments, we encourage you to reach out.

We understand that everyone's journey is different, and by having a private conversation we can ensure that our recruitment process is tailored to your needs.