Workday Enterprise Systems Developer

The Francis Crick Institute; London; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biomedical research institute is seeking a Workday Enterprise Systems Developer to enhance their Workday platform. The role involves technical development, integration, and collaboration with various teams to ensure effective system performance and compliance. Ideal candidates will have strong Workday expertise and experience in AI solutions.

Benefits

Generous Leave

Pension Scheme

Health & Well-being support

Childcare support allowance

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Hands-on Workday development experience in at least one module.
• Good understanding of HR and Finance business processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver agile sprints on time in Workday.
• Perform integration design and maintenance with APIs.
• Support senior developer in managing Workday system health.

Skills

Workday expertise

AI development

System integration

Job description

Salary for this Role:

£51,591 - £58,470

Job Title:

Workday Enterprise Systems Developer

Reports to:

Jessica Carmody

Closing Date:

26/May/2025 23.59 GMT

Job Description:

Workday Enterprise Systems Developer

Details of the role:

F ull-time, permanent position on Crick terms and conditions of employment.

Working pattern: Monday – Friday.

About us

The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions.

The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We’ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Workday developed to join the Crick and perform technical development, health and integration for our Workday platform, ensuring ongoing sustained value and ROI. You will be responsible for creating and demonstrating robust practices such as coding standards, testing and QA.

You will be working with various members of the IT team, such as senior developers and managers to support the creation, configuration and optimisation of Workday modules, as well as developing and following strong development practices such as coding and testing standards, processes and documentation.

Collaboration is key at the Crick and withing this role you will be working closely with the People and Finance teams and many other teams across the institute.

If you have strong Workday expertise and knowledge, including process flows, condition rules and are experienced in delivering innovative solutions, such as using AI, this may be a great opportunity for you to join the Crick as a Workday Developer.

You will play a key role within the IT operations team and will be joining a team of enterprise systems colleagues working across functions to manage and enhance how Workday supports organisational processes and customer experience for colleagues.

What you will be doing

As a Workday Developer at the Crick, you will:

• Deliver agile sprints on time in Workday, meeting requirements in line with business objectives. Deliver on requests from Projects and BAU. Demonstrate strong Workday expertise and knowledge, including experience using AI to automate and improve process
• Configure and optimise Workday modules. Work with Senior Developer / Manager to support the creation of detailed designs, definition of technical specifications, and development and execution of delivery plans.
• Raise risks and ensure owned risks are tracked and mitigated, using robust processes and technologies.
• Perform integration design and maintenance, including APIs, EIBs, Core Connectors, Studio integrations with other enterprise systems (e.g. payroll, learning, procurement, Microsoft 365). Deliver seamless data flow and process automation.
• Support the senior developer to manage Workday system health and monitor usage to ensure that Workday runs efficiently and securely. Support reporting on this.
• Assist the Senior Developer to monitor the overall compliance of Workday and its applications
• Resolve/ support resolution of BAU technical Workday-related issues. Troubleshoot problems and resolve them promptly.

About you

You will bring

• Hands-on Workday development and configuration experience in at least one module (e.g., HCM, Core HR, Financials, Absence, Security, Integrations).
• Experience developing AI and automation
• Foundational understanding of business processes in HR and/or Finance, and how Workday enables them. Good understanding of Workday process flows, condition rules, and event triggers.
• Good experience in system integration. Experience in platform development and change delivery related to enterprise systems. Understanding of large-scale data uploads and complex data validation processes. Workday integrations: Proficiency with EIBs, Core Connectors, Workday Web Services (WWS). API & Web Services: Understanding of REST/SOAP APIs, JSON, and XML for integration work.
• Workday Security Model: experience performing / supporting domain management, security groups, and role-based access controls (specifically relevant to security integration and authentication policies)
• (Desirable) experience with calculated fields, custom reports, and dashboards.

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About Working at the Crick

Our values

Everyone who works at the Crick has a valuable role to play in advancing the Crick’s mission and shaping our culture!

• We arebold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We’re not afraid to do things differently.

• We areopen. We’re highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world.

• We arecollegial. We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community.

At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences. Weare aDisability Confident: Committedemployer andwant to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and sowe'llmake reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply. If you needassistancewith applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post) please email: [e-mail]

Find out more about life at the Crick.

What will you receive?

At the Francis Crick Institute, we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development:

• Visas: Applicants for this role will be eligible for sponsorship to work in the UK

• Generous Leave: 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays.

• Pension Scheme: Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%.

• Health & Well-being:

• 24/7 GP consultation services.

• Occupational health services and mental health support programs.

• Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans.

• Work-Life Balance:

• Back-up care for dependents.

• Childcare support allowance.

• Annual leave purchase options.
• Crick Networks offering diverse groups’ support, community and inclusive social events.

• Perks:

• Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, and shopping discounts.

• Subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces for team interaction.

• Development & Recognition: Comprehensive training, mentoring, and a pay structure with performance-linked progression.