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.
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.
Skills Required
- Hands-on experience developing Workday Extend applications
- Experience developing and coding within agile delivery environments
- Experience working with web service technologies, including REST and SOAP
- Clear and effective communication skills with customers and colleagues, including in remote working situations
- Proficiency in English
- Good commercial awareness and understanding of project and business dynamics
- Ability to plan workload and meet deadlines
- Ability to follow relevant standards and procedures while maintaining quality and accuracy
- Understanding of confidentiality and non-disclosure policies and ability to maintain information security
- Extend certification from an accredited body
- Workday HCM certification
Kainos Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kainos and has not been reviewed or approved by Kainos.
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Healthcare Strength — Private healthcare, access to trained counsellors/EAP, and broader wellbeing initiatives are prominently offered across regions. Company materials frame support across emotional, physical, social, career and financial wellbeing, with UK references to Bupa coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Hybrid/flexible hours, generous vacation packages, and parental leave are emphasized in careers materials. Some regions also highlight volunteering time and flexibility that support work–life balance.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Annual share awards and employee share plans (e.g., free shares, Sharesave) are widely promoted, with cash equivalents where plans aren’t available. These programs broaden ownership participation beyond base pay.
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What We Do
At Kainos we use technology to solve real problems for our customers, overcome big challenges for businesses, and make people’s lives easier. We build strong relationships with our customers and go beyond to change the way they work today and the impact they have tomorrow. Our two specialist business areas, Digital Services and the Workday Practice, work globally for clients across healthcare, commercial and the public sector to make the world a little bit better, day by day.
