Workday Enterprise Systems Developer

Salary for this Role: £51,591 - £58,470 Job Title: Workday Enterprise Systems Developer Reports to: Jessica Carmody Closing Date: 16/Nov/.59 GMT Job Description: Job Title: Workday Enterprise Systems Developer Details of the role: Working pattern: Monday - Friday.Full-time, permanent position on Crick terms and conditions of employment.Application closing date: 16th of November 11.55pmThe Francis Crick Institute is Europe's largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions.The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We've removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy. About the role Workday Enterprise Systems Developer to join our IT Operations team.You'll be hands-on with both enhancements and business-as-usual development, and will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, from designing seamless integrations to implementing best-in-class development practices, such as coding standards, testing, and quality assurance.You will be working with various members of the IT team, such as senior developers and managers to support the creation, configuration and optimisation of Workday modules, as well as collaborating across People, Finance (including Procurement/Sourcing), and other key teams at the Francis Crick Institute, you'll have the opportunity to build innovative solutions using tools such as AI to drive real-world outcomes.Driven by innovation and eager to make a measurable impact by fixing errors and driving integrations, you will thrive on cross-functional collaboration. Critically you will have strong stakeholder management and communication skills ensuring that projects get designed, tested and deployed in time. What you will be doing As a Workday Enterprise Systems Developer at the Crick, you will: Deliver agile sprints on time in Workday, meeting requirements in line with business objectives. Deliver on requests from Projects and BAU. Demonstrate strong Workday expertise and knowledge, including experience using AI to automate and improve process Configure and optimise Workday modules. Work with Senior Developer / Manager to support the creation of detailed designs, definition of technical specifications, and development and execution of delivery plans. Raise risks and ensure owned risks are tracked and mitigated, using robust processes and technologies. Perform integration design and maintenance, including APIs, EIBs, Core Connectors, Studio integrations with other enterprise systems (e.g. payroll, learning, procurement, Microsoft 365). Deliver seamless data flow and process automation. Support the senior developer to manage Workday system health and monitor usage to ensure that Workday runs efficiently and securely. Support reporting on this. Assist the Senior Developer to monitor the overall compliance of Workday and its applications Resolve/ support resolution of BAU technical Workday-related issues. Troubleshoot problems and resolve them promptly.Please see the full job description About you You will have: Substantial hands-on Workday development and configuration experience in at least one module (e.g., HCM, Core HR, Financials, Absence, Security, Integrations) Strong experience in customised system integration. Experience in platform development and change delivery related to enterprise systems. Understanding of large-scale data uploads and complex data validation processes. Workday integrations: Proficiency with EIBs, Core Connectors, Workday Web Services (WWS). API & Web Services: Understanding of REST/SOAP APIs, JSON, and XML for integration work Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Foundational understanding of business processes in HR and/or Finance, and how Workday enables them. Good understanding of Workday process flows, condition rules, and event triggers. Workday Security Model: experience performing / supporting domain management, security groups, and role-based access controls (specifically relevant to security integration and authentication policies) Experience developing AI and automation Experience with calculated fields, custom reports, and dashboards (Desirable) Minimum Requirement About Working at the Crick Our values Everyone who works at the Crick has a valuable role to play in advancing the Crick's mission and shaping our culture We are bold . We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We're not afraid to do things differently. We are open . We're highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world. We are collegial . We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community.At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences. We are a Disability Confident: Committed employer and want to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply. If you need assistance with applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post)please email: the Francis Crick Institute, we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development: Visas: Applicants for this role will be eligible for sponsorship to work in the UK Generous Leave : 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays. Pension Scheme : Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%. Health & Well-being : 24/7 GP consultation services. Occupational health services and mental health support programs. Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans. Work-Life Balance : Back-up care for dependents. Childcare support allowance. Annual leave purchase options. Crick Networks offering diverse groups' support, community and inclusive social events. Perks : Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, and shopping discounts. Subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces for team interaction. Please note you must meet the essential criteria listed within the Role Profile, to have your application reviewed. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any given time due to the number of applications received.