When you join Kainos, you get to think beyond limitations to make an immediate and positive impact – like transforming digital services for millions of citizens or helping Fortune 500 companies get live and thrive on Workday.
You’ll be part of a people-first culture that is growing around the world. We’re a creative, committed, and diverse group of individuals who succeed as a team.
At Kainos your ideas are heard and valued and you’ll leave a legacy that you can feel proud of.Join us and discover how our people write our story.
We are looking for
an experienced
Workday Extend Solution Architect
to help shape
our future product offerings
on the Workday platform . This year we have created a
brand-new
Product Incubator team to focus entirely on innovating new products on the Workday platform. This
team sits within the Workday Product organisation and has a goal to
identify
and create new products. The team will
identify , build, sell and
operate
these new products until they become mature products. Workday
has
announced
a number of
changes this year that will fuel partner activity to create apps on Workday. This 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 be
experienced
using technologies and platforms
including
Workday Extend, AWS
and
AI. You will work within a small, collaborative team ,
own ing
the
technical
design and fully responsible
for
technical
solution
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 pace d
environment , creating
proof - of - concepts
a long
with
gathering
user
feedback
to
design solutions that challenge the problems faced by our customers and prospects.
You will be leading product certification
of
apps on the
Built on Workday
platform. Minimum (essential) requirements: Expert
proficiency
in Workday Extend platform.
Excellent customer focus,
with the ability
to build open and trusted client relationships assess customer needs and manage and challenge customer expectations. You will be able to intervene effectively and resolve customer escalations appropriately.
Extensive experience with designing ,
estimating
and
building custom 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
and
experience in Workday and SaaS delivery methodologies and models.
Exceptional consulting skills to understand the problem statement and translate it to IT software requirements.
Excellent understanding of project methodologies, how to manage to them and an expert appreciation of why and how they contribute to successful projects.
Proven ability
to
manag e
conflicting demands
,
while
being highly skilled with
performing effectively in complex and
difficult situations , including negotiation, conflict resolution and relationship management.
Able, if required, to travel to customer sites in the same region (minimal out of region travel may also be
required ).
Desirable: Excellent leadership skills, including ability to delegate, motivate, lead, attract and develop staff.
Proficiency
in AWS platform and AI technologies.
People management: Your role
will
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, Workday BU and your Capability.
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.
So what are you waiting for? Let’s write the next incredible chapter of our story together. 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.
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At Kainos your ideas are heard and valued and you’ll leave a legacy that you can feel proud of.Join us and discover how our people write our story.
We are looking for
an experienced
Workday Extend Solution Architect
to help shape
our future product offerings
on the Workday platform . This year we have created a
brand-new
Product Incubator team to focus entirely on innovating new products on the Workday platform. This
team sits within the Workday Product organisation and has a goal to
identify
and create new products. The team will
identify , build, sell and
operate
these new products until they become mature products. Workday
has
announced
a number of
changes this year that will fuel partner activity to create apps on Workday. This 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 be
experienced
using technologies and platforms
including
Workday Extend, AWS
and
AI. You will work within a small, collaborative team ,
own ing
the
technical
design and fully responsible
for
technical
solution
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 pace d
environment , creating
proof - of - concepts
a long
with
gathering
user
feedback
to
design solutions that challenge the problems faced by our customers and prospects.
You will be leading product certification
of
apps on the
Built on Workday
platform. Minimum (essential) requirements: Expert
proficiency
in Workday Extend platform.
Excellent customer focus,
with the ability
to build open and trusted client relationships assess customer needs and manage and challenge customer expectations. You will be able to intervene effectively and resolve customer escalations appropriately.
Extensive experience with designing ,
estimating
and
building custom 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
and
experience in Workday and SaaS delivery methodologies and models.
Exceptional consulting skills to understand the problem statement and translate it to IT software requirements.
Excellent understanding of project methodologies, how to manage to them and an expert appreciation of why and how they contribute to successful projects.
Proven ability
to
manag e
conflicting demands
,
while
being highly skilled with
performing effectively in complex and
difficult situations , including negotiation, conflict resolution and relationship management.
Able, if required, to travel to customer sites in the same region (minimal out of region travel may also be
required ).
Desirable: Excellent leadership skills, including ability to delegate, motivate, lead, attract and develop staff.
Proficiency
in AWS platform and AI technologies.
People management: Your role
will
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, Workday BU and your Capability.
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.
So what are you waiting for? Let’s write the next incredible chapter of our story together. 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.
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