Workday Extend Consultant

Position: Workday Extend Consultant
Employment Type: Contract, Full time
Start: ASAP
Location: London – Hybrid
Languages: English


Role –  We are looking for an experienced Workday Extend Developer to join a high-impact project. This role will focus on the design, development, and deployment of custom applications using Workday Extend, driving innovation and enabling long-term in-house capability within the client’s Workday ecosystem. This is a hands-on development role that also includes a strong mentorship element, guiding internal teams on best practices and helping build their confidence and competence in Workday Extend.

Key skills:

• Delivered at least 1–2 Workday Extend projects in a development capacity.
• Deep understanding of Workday's object model and XPath.
• Hands-on experience with Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, and REST/SOAP APIs.
• Strong programming foundation, ideally with JavaScript or another OOP language.
• Familiarity with Workday's security framework, including domain and business process policies.
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and web service integrations.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience supporting training or mentorship activities.
• Proven ability to solve complex problems in a collaborative, agile environment.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Exposure to CI/CD processes for Workday Extend (e.g., Git, Jenkins, test automation).
• Knowledge of Workday Prism Analytics or Workday Reporting.
• Awareness of Workday UX best practices and People Experience features.
• Understanding of data privacy and industry regulations applicable to insurance.
• Workday certifications in Extend, Integrations, or Core HCM.
• Strong communication skills (oral & written)
• Rights to work in the UK is must (No Sponsorship available)

Responsibilities:

• Develop and deploy scalable, custom applications using Workday Extend, tailored to insurance-sector business needs.
• Work closely with business analysts and functional teams to convert requirements into technical solutions.
• Ensure all development aligns with Workday’s security, architectural, and integration standards.
• Build reusable components, templates, and utilities to support future development efforts.
• Contribute across the full SDLC: design, prototyping, development, testing, deployment, and documentation.
• Monitor application health, resolve issues, and ensure high availability and performance.
• Ensure smooth integration of Extend apps with existing Workday modules.
• Lead knowledge transfer activities including workshops, walkthroughs, and code reviews.

Should you be interested in being considered for this position and would like to discuss further.

Please apply with your latest CV or share your CV directly with me at christophe.ramen@focusonsap.org