Senior Developer (Workday)

Details of the role:

Working pattern: This is a full-time, permanent hybrid position on Crick terms and conditions of employment.

Salary: Circa £65,000 with benefits, subject to skills and experience.

Application closing date: 10th of May 2026 at 23.59pm

About u

sThe 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 econom

y.
About the r

oleAre you a Senior Developer (Workday) looking for your next big challen

ge?Known internally as Workday Enterprise Systems Manager, we’re looking for someone passionate about delivering value through cutting edge enterprise technology and eager to advance their career in a supportive, forward thinking environme

nt.
This is more than a technical role, it’s a chance to use your expertise to directly enable scientific discovery and real world impact. Every improvement you make helps researchers advance knowledge and tackle complex global challenges, with technology acting as a powerful catalyst for change. If you’re driven by purpose and want your work to make a meaningful difference, this role delivers impact at sc

ale.
You’ll take ownership of the Workday platforms, shaping their future to deliver real impact and transform how our organisation works. The role offers hands on opportunities to build custom applications and develop proofs of concept that drive innovation across the business, with a strong focus on automation and AI as key elements of our technology stra

tegy.
This does not involve managing a team but instead involves technical leadership. You will be offered the opportunity to mentor a growing team of developers, reporting into the Senior Solution Architect, and receiving structured development to eventually step into team management responsibilities. It offers genuine training, guidance and mentorship to support your continued g

rowth.
What you will b

e doingYo

• u will:Ensure Workday alignment with business needs and priorities, and IT strategic objectives (collaborating with colleagues in IT Operations (ITO) People and Finance) by capturing, assessing and prioritising improvements across People and Finance, ensuring agile sprints are delivered on time, within scope, and budget in line with business objectives. Manage competing demand
• s from.Manage all aspects of the implementation, configuration, and optimisation of all Workday modules working with cross-functional colleagues to create the detailed designs, define technical specifications, and develop delivery
• plans.Ensure robust development practices, including coding standards, testing, and documentation, are following and continuously improved through regular lessons learned/ retrospective exercises, e.g. in accordance with ITIL best practices. Awareness of GDPR, considering and managing related
• risks.Monitor health, usage, and overall compliance of Workday and its appli
• cationsCreate and / or maintain internal technical documentation and manuals with regards to Workday processes and automatio

vement.
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ion here

About youYou w

• ill have:Strong hands-on Workday development and configuration experience in one or more modules (e.g., HCM, Core HR, Financials, Absence, Security, Integrations) including using AI and automation. Solid understanding of business pr
• ocesses.*Demonstrable experience in system integration, platform development, and change delivery in an enterprise context. Knowledge of large-scale data
• uploads.*Workday Security Model: Experience managing domains, security groups, and role-based access
• controls.Workday Integrations: Proficiency with EIBs, Core Connectors, Workday Web Services (WWS). API & Web Services: Understanding of REST/SOAP APIs, JSON, and XML for integrati
• on work.*Change Control & QA: Experience with peer reviews, structured testing, deployment practices, and environment ma
• nagement.Familiarity with Agile or iterative delivery
• methods.*Benchmarking & Innovation: Awareness of Workday roadmap, emerging features, and innovation opport

unities.*
Minimum

criteria*
About Working a

t the Cric

kOur valuesEveryone who works at the Crick has a valuable role to play in advancing the Crick’s mission and shaping o

• ur culture.We are bold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We’re not afraid to do things d
• ifferently.We are open. We’re highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the out
• side 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: karen.au

@crick.ac.uk
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at the Crick.
What will

you receive? At the Francis Crick Institute, we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being an

• d development:Visas: Applicants for this role will be eligible for sponsorship to
• work in the UKGenerous 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 &am
• p; Well-being:24/7 GP consulta
• tion services.Occupational health services and mental health sup
• port programs.Eye care vouchers and discounted hea
• lthcare plans.Work
• -Life Balance:Back-up care f
• or dependents.Childcare supp
• ort allowance.Annual leave pur
• chase options.Crick Networks offering diverse groups’ support, community and inclusive
• social
• events.Perks:Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, and shopp
• ing discounts.Subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces for tea

m interaction.
Please note you must meet the essential criteria listed within the Role Profile, to have your applica

tion reviewed. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any given time due to the number of applica