Senior Software Engineer

Our Team Workiva is seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to join our ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) team. As a member of this team, you will play a crucial role in helping our clients better understand the impact of ESG factors on their business and the world. ESG has emerged as a powerful way to evaluate a company's long-term sustainability and social impact. It is a rapidly growing field that is driving change across industries and shaping the future of business. Our ESG team is at the forefront of this transformation, using cutting-edge technology to provide our clients with the insights and tools they need to make informed decisions and drive positive change.

As a Senior Software Engineer on our ESG team, you will work closely with a talented group of engineers to develop and maintain innovative solutions that enable our clients to leverage the power of ESG. You will have the opportunity to work on complex technical challenges and help shape the direction of our product offerings. You will also be part of a dynamic and collaborative culture that values innovation, diversity, and personal growth.

If you are passionate about technology and the power of ESG to drive positive change, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team at Workiva!

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

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


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

Our values drive how we work and who we hire. You will see these values ingrained in how we support our customers, work with team members, build our products and in the work environment we’ve created.

 
Customer Success:  Always delight our customers.
 
Trust: Rely on each other. 
 
Integrity: Do the right thing, every time. 
 
Collaboration: Share resources and work together. 
 
Innovation: Keep creating solutions and finding better ways. 
 
Inclusion: Support a diverse community where we all belong. 
 
Accountability: Be responsible for your success and failure.

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and our unique culture gives employees the opportunity to make an impact everyday. We give our employees the freedom and resources they need—backed by our culture of collaboration and diverse thought—to continue innovating and breaking new ground. We hire talented people with a wide range of skills and experiences who are eager to tackle some of today’s most challenging problems.

At Workiva, you’ll enjoy: 

 
Fantastic Benefits: With coverage starting day one, choose from competitive health, dental, and vision plans on the largest physician networks available.
 
Casual Dress: Workiva has a casual work environment, most people wear jeans to the office.
 
Involvement: Ability to participate in Business Employee Resource Groups (Black, Hispanic, Asian, Women, Rainbow (LGBTQIA+), Veterans, Disabilities), Volunteering, Company wide celebrations, and more
 
Work-life Balance: We have competitive PTO, VTO and Parental Leave. We encourage employees to spend time enjoying life outside of work.  

Learn more about life at Workiva: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workiva/
Learn more about benefits: https://www.workiva.com/careers/benefits  
Workiva is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  We believe that great minds think differently.  We value diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and interests, and we recognize diversity as an important source of intellectual thought, varied perspective, and innovation.  Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other protected characteristic.  We strongly encourage and welcome people from historically marginalized groups to apply.

Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email talentacquisition@workiva.com.  
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