Workday Enterprise Systems Developer

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

Job summary

A prominent biomedical research organization in London is looking for a proactive Workday Enterprise Systems Developer. The ideal candidate will have substantial hands-on Workday development experience and strong stakeholder management skills. This full-time position offers a dynamic environment focused on impactful research, with an attractive salary between £51,591 and £58,470. The role is permanent with a focus on collaboration and innovation.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Defined contribution pension scheme

Health and well-being support

Discounted gym memberships

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Qualifications

• Substantial hands-on Workday development and configuration experience in at least one module.
• Strong experience in customized system integration and change delivery related to enterprise systems.
• Understanding of large-scale data uploads and complex data validation processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver agile sprints on time in Workday, meeting business objectives.
• Configure and optimize Workday modules.
• Perform integration design and maintenance with seamless data flow.

Skills

Workday development experience

Stakeholder management

API & Web Services knowledge

Integration design

Automation experience

Tools

REST/SOAP APIs

Workday Web Services

JSON

Job description

Salary for this Role:

£51,591 - £58,470

Job Title:

Workday Enterprise Systems Developer

Reports to:

Jessica Carmody

Closing Date:

16/Nov/2025 23.59 GMT

Job Description:

Job Title: Workday Enterprise Systems Developer

Details of the role:

Working pattern: Monday – Friday.

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

Application closing date: 16th of November 11.55pm

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

Are you ready to take your Workday expertise to the next level? We're looking for a proactive and focused Workday Enterprise Systems Developer to join our IT Operations team.

You will be hands‑on with both enhancements and business‑as‑usual development, and will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, from designing seamless integrations to implementing best‑in‑class development practices, such as coding standards, testing, and quality assurance.

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 collaborating across People, Finance (including Procurement/Sourcing), and other key teams at the Francis Crick Institute, you’ll have the opportunity to build innovative solutions using tools such as AI to drive real‑world outcomes.

Driven by innovation and eager to make a measurable impact by fixing errors and driving integrations, you will thrive on cross‑functional collaboration. Critically you will have strong stakeholder management and communication skills ensuring that projects get designed, tested and deployed in time.

What you will be doing

• 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.

Please see the full job description here.

About you

• Substantial hands‑on Workday development and configuration experience in at least one module (e.g., HCM, Core HR, Financials, Absence, Security, Integrations)*
• Strong experience in customised 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*
• Strong stakeholder managementand communication skills *
• 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.
• Workday Security Model: experience performing / supporting domain management, security groups, and role‑based access controls (specifically relevant to security integration and authentication policies)
• Experience developing AI and automation
• Experience with calculated fields, custom reports, and dashboards (Desirable)

*Minimum Requirement

About Working at the Crick

Our values

• We are bold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We’re not afraid to do things differently.
• We are open. We’re highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world.
• We are collegial. 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. We are a Disability Confident: Committed employer and want to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and we’ll make reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply. If you need assistance with 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.

Please note you must meet the essential criteria listed within the Role Profile, to have your application reviewed.

We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any given time due to the number of applications received.