Workday Developer - Contract outside IR35
Posted 4 days ago by Careerwise
£500 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Workday Developer involves designing, developing, and maintaining Workday integrations for a global consultancy's transformation programme. The position requires collaboration with various stakeholders and offers a hybrid working arrangement with two days on-site each week. The contract is for six months with a strong potential for extension, and the role is classified as outside IR35. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in Workday development and a solid understanding of related technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain Workday integrations using Core Connectors, Studio, and EIB
- Customise Workday reports (Advanced, Matrix, Composite) and dashboards
- Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT stakeholders to gather technical requirements
- Provide technical support for Workday modules, particularly HCM, Absence, Compensation, and Talent
- Troubleshoot and resolve integration and configuration issues
- Participate in testing, deployment, and change control activities
- Document technical designs and conduct peer reviews
Key Skills:
- Minimum 3+ years’ hands-on Workday development experience
- Proven experience with Workday Studio, EIBs, Core Connectors, and Web Services (SOAP/REST)
- Strong knowledge of Workday data structures and security
- Experience delivering within an Agile or hybrid project environment
- Solid grasp of XML, XSLT, and Workday Report Writer
- Excellent communication skills with ability to work independently and remotely
- Prior experience in client-facing roles, ideally within a consultancy
- Desirable: Workday certifications in Core HCM, Integrations or Studio
- Exposure to Prism, Extend or Adaptive Planning
- Experience working on global deployments or multi-country rollouts
Salary (Rate): £500 daily
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Title: Contract Workday Developer
Location: London / Hybrid (2 days onsite per week)
Rate: Up to £500 per day (Outside IR35)
Contract Length: 6 months (with strong potential to extend)
Start Date: ASAP
We’re partnering with a global consultancy to deliver a high-impact Workday transformation programme for a prestigious client in the City, and looking for an experienced Workday Developer to join the project team on a long-term contract basis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain Workday integrations using Core Connectors, Studio, and EIB
- Customise Workday reports (Advanced, Matrix, Composite) and dashboards
- Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT stakeholders to gather technical requirements
- Provide technical support for Workday modules, particularly HCM, Absence, Compensation, and Talent
- Troubleshoot and resolve integration and configuration issues
- Participate in testing, deployment, and change control activities
- Document technical designs and conduct peer reviews
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Minimum 3+ years’ hands-on Workday development experience
- Proven experience with Workday Studio, EIBs, Core Connectors, and Web Services (SOAP/REST)
- Strong knowledge of Workday data structures and security
- Experience delivering within an Agile or hybrid project environment
- Solid grasp of XML, XSLT, and Workday Report Writer
- Excellent communication skills with ability to work independently and remotely
- Prior experience in client-facing roles, ideally within a consultancy
Desirable:
- Workday certifications in Core HCM, Integrations or Studio
- Exposure to Prism, Extend or Adaptive Planning
- Experience working on global deployments or multi-country rollouts