Senior Software Engineer

Are you a passionate Senior Software Engineer seeking an exhilarating opportunity to join the innovative world of Workiva? Look no further! As a Senior Software Engineer at Workiva, you will have the chance to work with a diverse and cutting-edge tech stack that includes Java, Kotlin, Go, React, and Dart. However, we are proud to be language agnostic, valuing your exceptional ability to hit the ground learning and make an immediate impact.

 

Each of our teams are focused on unique and exciting projects, offering a vibrant and stimulating environment to showcase your skills. We believe in empowering our engineers to provide quick value and make a substantial impact from day one. We are committed to finding exceptional engineers who possess a solid foundation in software development and are ready to embark on a thrilling journey with us!
 

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

What You’ll Need

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4 years of relevant experience with a Bachelors Degree or 2 years with a Masters Degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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, 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.

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 café.

How You’ll Be Rewarded:

• Salary range in the US: 

$102,000.00 - $173,000.00

• A discretionary bonus typically paid annually
• Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire
• 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package

The salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this job in the US. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and other relevant factors.

Where You’ll Work

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