Workday Extend Developer

Kainos; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kainos is seeking a Workday Extend Developer to join a product-focused team and drive new offerings on the Workday platform. You’ll collaborate with product and delivery teams to shape roadmaps, build proof-of-concepts, and gather user feedback to deliver customer-centric solutions, while mentoring junior colleagues and upholding Kainos values in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves leveraging technologies including Workday Extend, AWS, and AI, and requires effective remote communication,

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience developing Extend applications.
• Experience in agile delivery environments.
• Experience with REST and SOAP web services.
• Clear communication skills in English; ability to work remotely.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of project dynamics.
• Ability to plan workload and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to high quality, confidentiality and security.

Responsibilities

• Develop new Workday Extend products and solutions.
• Collaborate with product team to shape roadmaps and strategy.
• Create proof-of-concepts and gather user feedback to inform design.
• Support junior colleagues and uphold Kainos values in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Extend development

Agile delivery

REST

English communication

Stakeholder management

Tools

Workday Extend

AWS

REST APIs

Job description

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.

Job Description

At Kainos, we provide a proven track record of launching innovative and creative SaaS products designed to help Workday customers maximize their Workday investment. Our existing solutions include Workday testing, compliance, data masking, employee document management and pay transparency analyzer.

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

The role holder will join a Product team to focus entirely on innovating new products on the Workday platform. The team will identify, build, sell and operate these new products until they become mature products.

This role has been opened as a result of new Workday partnerships which 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.

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.

You’ll support your junior colleagues in all that you do by embodying the Kainos values. You’ll be passionate and committed to ensuring Kainos projects are successful. You’ll help build a community of practice in your specialist area.

Minimum (essential) Requirements

• Hands-on experience developing Extend applications.
• Experience developing & coding within agile delivery environments.
• Experience with working with web service technologies (REST, SOAP).
• 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
• Able to apply all relevant standards and procedures to your own work, maintaining high quality and accuracy at all times
• Aware of the importance of confidentiality and non-disclosure policies and/or agreements and ensures security of information at all times

DESIRABLE

• Obtained Extend certifications from an accredited body in your area of specialization.
• Obtained HCM certification.

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.