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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. Here, you’ll be part of a diverse, ambitious team that celebrates creativity and collaboration. Ready to make your mark? Join us and be part of something bigger.
Main purpose of the role & responsibilities in the business:
As a Java Developer in Kainos, you’ll be responsible for developing high quality solutions products which delight our Workday customers and impact the lives of users worldwide. You’ll do this whilst learning about new technologies and approaches, with talented colleagues that will help you to learn, develop and grow. Join a dynamic, cross-functional team working closely with our Product department in an agile environment. You'll have the opportunity to help shape requirements, influence technical direction, and contribute to innovative AI projects - including implementing AI to support and enhance development workflows.
Minimum (essential) requirements:
- Experience of building and testing modern software applications.
- Experience in Java plus TypeScript.
- Familiar with AWS or Azure cloud services.
- Familiar with frameworks: Angular, Spring, Hibernate or Dropwizard.
- Familiar with database: SQL or NoSQL.
- Experience of applying common design principles and patterns.
- Experience of working in a collaborative team environment.
- You’re flexible and overcome obstacles to get the job done to achieve personal, team, and business goals.
- You actively look for better ways to do things using your imagination to find fresh solutions to complex problems.
- You are always constructive when giving or receiving feedback, being transparent and truthful when dealing with others.
- You treat others as you would like to be treated being encouraging, accepting and supportive to everyone you deal with.
- You share information, knowledge and experience, understanding the mutual benefits of team working.
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Desirable:
- Exposure to modern version control and Continuous Delivery pipeline techniques.
- Experience of troubleshooting issues within development and test environments.
- Good communication skills, with the ability to communicate issues to other technical people, and sometimes to non-technical people.
- Familiar with Workday ecosystem.
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. We also believe every candidate deserves a level playing field. Our friendly talent acquisition team is here to support you every step of the way, so if you require any accommodations or adjustments, we encourage you to reach out. We understand that everyone's journey is different, and by having a private conversation we can ensure that our recruitment process is tailored to your needs.
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At Kainos we use technology to solve real problems for our customers, overcome big challenges for businesses, and make people’s lives easier. We build strong relationships with our customers and go beyond to change the way they work today and the impact they have tomorrow. Our two specialist practices, Digital Services and Workday, work globally for clients across healthcare, commercial and the public sector to make the world a little bit better, day by day. Our people love the exciting work, the cutting-edge technologies and the benefits we offer. That’s why we’ve been ranked in the Sunday Times Top 100 Best Companies on numerous occasions. For more information, see kainos.com.
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