Workday Extend Architect

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.

As a Workday Extend Architect in Kainos, you’ll work with a team of specialist extend consultants on a projects, ensuring the successful delivery of extend solutions.

As a knowledgeable expert in Extend, you will work closely with customers to lead the Workday Extend project, and will scope, gather requirements, document, implement, deploy and support applications, using the Workday Extend platform toolset.

You’ll build strong relationships with our customers to understand their requirements, ensuring that the solution is aligned to their needs, fit for purpose and commercially viable.

You’ll be a key contributor to guiding, developing and educating others within the Workday practice on the area of Extend.

What we are looking for:

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

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

Experience of designing applications to solve business and technical problems

Good understanding of cloud computing, web services and associated challenges

Excellent customer focus, able to assess customer needs, build relationships and manage customer expectations. You will know when to push back, when to escalate, and when to go above and beyond to satisfy a customer;

Strong communicator, able to communicate with customers and colleagues with impact, credibility and empathy, including in a remote working situation.