Senior Software Engineer - Full Stack

Our Team

Looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic team focused on building cutting-edge capabilities in report management? Workiva is searching for a talented Senior Software Engineer to join the Structured Content Management (SCM) team, a critical component of our collaborative document platform. As part of this team, you'll be responsible for developing features that support Smart Data, Smart Documents, and Smart Insights, all while delivering top-quality work with an innovative product mindset. We're looking for a full-stack engineer who is excited about diving into the client code.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a multi-year effort to revolutionize the way data is managed and shared throughout the Workiva platform. We're seeking someone who can bring their creativity and expertise to help us drive the SCM strategy forward and create premium platform capabilities that give our customers and partners more control over the report management lifecycle. If you're passionate about technology, thrive on delivering high-quality work, and want to be part of a team that's making a real impact, we encourage you to apply!

We are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer with a proven track record of success; however, we recognize that exceptional engineers can come from a range of backgrounds and experience levels. Therefore, we are open to considering candidates who possess a solid foundation in software development and are motivated to take their skills to the next level.

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.