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. Job Profile Description As a Lead Extend Developer, you’ll lead a team of specialist extend consultants on a project, ensuring the successful delivery of extend solutions for the cloud‑based Workday system. You will work closely with customers to lead the Workday Extend project, scope, gather requirements, document, implement, deploy and support applications using the Workday Extend platform toolset. You’ll build strong relationships with our customers to understand their requirements, ensuring that the solution is aligned to their needs, fit for purpose and commercially viable. You’ll be a key contributor to guiding, developing and educating others within the Workday practice on the area of Extend. Minimum (essential) Requirements Proficiency with XML, REST, SOAP, JSON, and knowledge in an object‑oriented programming language (preferably J2EE) Experience designing applications to solve business and technical problems Good understanding of cloud computing, web services and associated challenges Excellent customer focus, able to assess customer needs, build relationships and manage customer expectations. Know when to push back, when to escalade, and when to go above and beyond to satisfy a customer Strong communicator, able to communicate with customers and colleagues with impact, credibility and empathy, including in a remote working situation Sound ability to formally present to senior client audiences Strong commercial awareness and full understanding of project and business dynamics Broad business and technology understanding and good awareness of industry trends in both HR and HR technology Ability to work to tight deadlines and make sensible decisions under pressure while balancing customer demands and company commercial interests Desirable Workday HCM Certified, or experience with other similar HCM/ERP systems Proficiency in other middleware or application development platforms Proficiency in object‑oriented programming language or web development language Experience designing workflows to solve business and technical problems Experience managing, mentoring and developing teams 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 the company and Workday practice Providing support so that goals can be achieved Reviewing and refining goals for relevance and keeping performance on track Reviewing performance against goals and providing feedback Conducting 1:1 monthly and/or project completion feedback meetings Providing regular feedback in the system Completing end‑of‑year reviews and agreeing outcomes for the year Identifying training to support your and your team’s development Pursuing and supporting career paths and progression Reviewing weekly workload forecasting, timesheet checks and utilisation Actively being involved in recruitment and 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. All candidates are guaranteed a level playing field. We understand that everyone's journey is different. By having a private conversation we can ensure that our process is tailored to your needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr