Senior Software Engineer - ESG Reporting

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: 

• 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.