Workday Extend Solution Architect in Birmingham

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.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE BUSINESS:

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

This role is within our new product innovation team. As a Workday Extend Architect (Manager) at Kainos, you will be fully accountable for the quality of how we design and develop products using the latest Workday technology (Extend, Flowise, Agent System of Record). You’ll use your technical expertise to engage directly on new high profile products, handle significant challenges and design decisions, and will be an important liaison with our Product Managers to design the art of the possible. As an expert in the Workday Extend, you’ll share knowledge and direct thought leadership both internally and externally.

You will be responsible for:

• Providing technical expertise on Extend solutions – you will be expected to be a technical expert by maintaining proficiency and certification in the Extend and Integrations solution suite.
• Managing new product development – you will manage all phases of new product development from POCs to production.
• Working with product managers to understand and refine their product roadmaps.
• Leveraging your expertise to recommend the best solution based on our customers needs aligned to product budgets, with the flexibility to adapt the scope as additional needs are identified.
• Putting people first & developing others – you’ll manage, coach and develop a small number of staff, with a focus on managing employee performance and assisting in their career development.

MINIMUM (ESSENTIAL) REQUIREMENTS:

• 4+ years designing and building applications using Workday Extend.
• Extensive experience with designing and building software applications, preferably in Extend.
• Expert knowledge in web service technologies (REST and SOAP).
• Proven ability to lead teams in delivering complex technology solutions.
• Exceptional understanding of and experience in Workday and SaaS delivery methodologies and models.
• Excellent skills in managing conflicting demands and performing effectively in complex and difficult situations, including negotiation, conflict resolution and relationship management.

DESIRABLE:

• Workday Extend and Integrations certified.
• Excellent leadership skills, including ability to delegate, motivate, lead, attract and develop staff.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT:

Your role may or may not involve managing people. Where you do have direct reports your responsibilities may include:

• Agreeing, setting and reviewing your and your team’s goals aligned to Kainos, Product business and the incubator.
• Providing support so that your and your team’s goals can be achieved.
• Reviewing and refining goals for relevance and to keep performance on track.
• Reviewing performance against goals and provide feedback.
• Conducting 1:1 monthly and/or project completion feedback meetings.
• Requesting and providing regular feedback in Workday.
• Completing End of Year reviews and agreeing the outcomes for the year.
• Identifying training to support your and your team’s development.
• Pursuing and supporting you and your team members’ career paths and progression.
• Reviewing weekly workload forecasting (staff allocations and timesheet checks) and utilisation.
• Actively being involved in recruitment/interviews.
• Reviewing attrition and retention metrics.

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.

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 practices, Digital Services and Workday, work globally for clients across healthcare, commercial and the public sector to make the world a little bit better, day by day.

Our people love the exciting work, the cutting-edge technologies and the benefits we offer. That’s why we’ve been ranked in the Sunday Times Top 100 Best Companies on numerous occasions.