Senior Software Engineer

Workiva, Inc.
Ames, IA, United States
2 months ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$111,000.0 - $178,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Automation of Tests Cloud Computing Software Quality Code Review Data Structures Software Debugging Distributed Systems Object-Oriented Software Development Oop Languages Service-Oriented Architecture Software Engineering
+10 more
Software Systems TypeScript ReactJS Backend Kotlin Information Technology Dart Front End Software Development Golang Programming Languages

Job description

Join Workiva as a Senior Software Engineer and explore a world of innovation where you’ll leverage a diverse and cutting-edge tech stack. From Java, Kotlin, and Go on the backend to TypeScript, React and Dart on the frontend, our technology ecosystem is rich and varied. We prioritize candidates with experience in modern OOP languages and contemporary technologies, while also valuing adaptability and quick learning abilities, ensuring you can make a significant impact regardless of your technical background.

What You’ll Do

  • Design, develop, and implement high-quality software solutions that meet business and technical requirements
  • Collaborate with product owners, designers, and other stakeholders to understand and refine project requirements and ensure alignment with product vision and strategy
  • Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code that follows industry best practices and coding standards
  • Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members to ensure code quality and consistency
  • Deliver and document team or group level technical solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations
  • Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and automated tests (unit, integration, functional, etc.) with Workiva solutions in mind to ensure software quality and reliability
  • Debug and troubleshoot complex issues across multiple service and application contexts using tools and techniques appropriate for the problem
  • Collaborate with support teams in triaging and resolving production issues to ensure customer satisfaction
  • Participate in product discovery activities with customers and stakeholders to gain insights, validate hypotheses, and identify opportunities for innovation
  • Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to identify problems, suggest solutions, and drive continuous improvement
  • Mentor and coach other engineers both technically and culturally, providing guidance and support to help them grow and achieve their full potential
  • Communicate complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences, using clear and concise language, Workiva employees are required to undergo comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to their roles, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience, * 4+ years of professional software development experience
  • Strong foundation in computer science, including expertise in data structures, algorithms, object-oriented software design, and working with cloud-based distributed systems
  • Demonstrated expertise in modern programming languages such as Dart, React, TypeScript, Go, Java, and/or Kotlin
  • Expertise in debugging complex systems or applications
  • Experience as a technical mentor preferred, with the ability to coach and mentor junior engineers
  • Experience working in an agile development environment preferred, with a focus on continuous improvement and delivery
  • Experience developing for service-oriented architecture is a plus
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and adaptability skills, with a commitment to staying up-to-date with new technologies and best practices in software engineering

Benefits & conditions

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

  • Embrace your inner wanderlust - expect up to 15% travel
  • Stay virtually untethered with the power of reliable internet access, enabling you to work remotely from your chosen spot, whether that’s your home office or a beachside cafe

How You’ll Be Rewarded Salary range in the US: $111,000.00 - $178,000.00

A discretionary bonus typically paid annually

Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire

401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package

About the company

Workiva is the platform designed to bring confidence, control, and a competitive edge to the world’s most complex organizations. Our AI-powered platform unifies finance, risk, and sustainability on a single, secure foundation-ensuring data is trusted, traceable, and ready to act on. With an unbroken path from source to output, leaders gain confidence in their numbers, visibility into current and emerging risks, and the ability to move with speed and precision in a constantly changing world.

At Workiva, you’ll bring technology to market that executives, boards, and regulators depend on. The work you do here helps organizations navigate uncertainty, maintain trust, and make decisions that stand up to scrutiny. If you’re energized by meaningful challenges, inspired by collaborative teams, and motivated to help organizations turn uncertainty into advantage, we’d love to meet you.

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