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.
We're seeking an exceptional Solution Architect to lead how we deliver our enterprise integration practice serving 100+ clients across many verticals. You'll define architectural standards, establish governance frameworks, and drive scalable delivery patterns while maintaining hands-on technical leadership in complex integrations spanning across all Workday modules.
This is a high-impact role where your architectural vision will directly influence delivery speed, client satisfaction, and technical capability across our entire organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Architecture & Standards
- Design enterprise integration architectures across Workday Connectors, EIB/DT, RaaS, BIRT, Workday Studio, Orchestrate for Integrations and be a leader in identifying AI practicality
- Establish technical standards, patterns, and governance frameworks for consistent delivery across client portfolios
- Create reusable integration patterns that reduce delivery timelines by 25-40%
- Drive performance, security, and scalability standards for all integration solutions
Leadership & Mentorship
- Lead technical discussions with C-level stakeholders and enterprise architecture teams
- Mentor delivery teams on integration best practices and emerging technology adoption
- Coach integration leads and raise delivery maturity across the organization
- Establish a Center of Excellence with documented best practices and training programs
Innovation & Growth
- Evaluate and integrate AI/automation tools into existing integration workflows
- Drive technical pre-sales activities and solution scoping for strategic accounts
- Collaborate with product teams to influence platform roadmap and capability development
- Surface and integrate emerging technologies for measurable client impact
Client Delivery
- Provide executive-level technical credibility for enterprise sales and delivery
- Support integration leads on complex integration projects with hands-on problem-solving
- Ensure 95%+ client satisfaction on architectural decisions
- Establish risk mitigation frameworks preventing costly rework and technical debt
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years in Workday enterprise integration with 3+ years in solution architecture roles
- Deep expertise in Workday integrations: Studio, Core Connectors, EIB, Prism Analytics, BIRT reporting
- Proficiency with integration services, APIs, and cloud architecture patterns
- Experience with Microsoft Graph API, ServiceNow, Snowflake, and other internal IT systems are a plus
- Strong understanding of enterprise security, governance, and compliance frameworks
- Knowledge of AI/ML integration patterns and automation orchestration tools
Leadership & Communication
- Proven ability to influence technical decisions across multiple stakeholder groups
- Experience establishing architectural standards and governance in consulting environments
- Strong presentation skills for executive-level technical discussions
- Track record of mentoring technical teams and driving capability development
- Experience with Agile delivery methodologies and DevOps practices
Success Metrics
90 Days
- Complete architectural assessment and define future-state vision
- Establish governance framework and technical standards documentation
- Successfully lead 2-3 complex client integration projects
- Build trusted relationships across delivery and client stakeholder teams
12 Months
- Reduce integration delivery timelines by 25% through standardized patterns
- Achieve 95%+ client satisfaction scores on technical architecture decisions
- Establish Center of Excellence with comprehensive training programs
- Successfully integrate AI/automation capabilities into 50% of active client portfolios
- Mentor and upskill 10+ delivery team members on advanced integration techniques
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.
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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.
