Staff Software Engineer at Workiva, Inc.

At Workiva, we're building innovative solutions to help businesses navigate complex Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) challenges. Our Testing Evidence team develops the core technology to empower testers to manage, execute, and report their audit work with excellence, and we're looking for a Staff Software Engineer to provide technical leadership, drive architectural decisions, and deliver high-impact solutions on aggressive timelines.You'll build systems from the ground up, drive architectural decisions, and deliver high-impact solutions on aggressive timelines. This role requires deep full-stack experience with a bias toward back-end development, strong technical leadership, and the ability to collaborate across product, design, and engineering.If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love solving complex problems, and want your work to shape the future of how businesses manage risk and compliance, we'd love to talk.What You'll DoLead the design and development of new systems and services-taking products from concept to launchArchitect and develop scalable, event-driven distributed systems and APIs that power our GRC solutions, leveraging integrations and third-party servicesLearn and adapt to GRC principles and apply them effectively in software developmentCollaborate across product, design, and engineering to meet aggressive timelines without sacrificing quality.Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code that follows industry best practices and coding standardsMentor and influence engineers across teams, raising the bar on technical excellenceDefine success measures, establish KPIs and metrics to ensure solutions deliver meaningful business and customer valueDevelop and execute comprehensive test plans and automated tests (unit, integration, functional, etc.) with Workiva solutions in mind to ensure software quality and reliabilityDrive product discovery activities with customers and stakeholders to gain insights, validate hypotheses, and identify opportunities for innovationCommunicate complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences, using clear and concise languageParticipate in production on-call support rotationWhat You'll NeedRequired Qualifications4+ years of experience in software engineering or a related technical fieldSolid understanding of computer science concepts, including data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, and cloud-based distributed systemsExperience working in a production engineering environmentExperience delivering end-to-end solutions, including initiating and driving projects forwardAbility to work effectively in dynamic environments with shifting prioritiesClear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to a variety of audiencesProblem-solving, critical thinking, and adaptability skills, with a commitment to staying up-to-date with new technologies and best practices in software engineeringCuriosity, accountability, and a passion for creating impactful changePreferred Qualifications8+ years of experienceExposure to SaaS product-engineering developmentProficiency with event-driven architectures, data pipelines, and event sourcingExpertise in Kotlin (or Java, C#,) PostgreSQL, Spring Boot, Typescript, React, and SnowflakeProficiency with GraphQLExpertise in debugging complex systems or applicationsExperience as a technical mentor preferred, with the ability to coach and mentor junior engineersExperience working in an agile development environment preferred, with a focus on continuous improvement and deliveryProficiency with AI tooling to accelerate software developmentPhysical Requirements and Working ConditionsEmbrace your inner wanderlust - expect up to 10% travelStay 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 cafeHow You'll Be Rewarded Salary range in the US: $129,000.00 - $207,000.00 A discretionary bonus typically paid annually Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits packageThe 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.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.Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email [email protected] employees are required to undergo comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to their roles, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards.Workiva supports employees in working where they work best - either from an office or remotely from any location within their country of employment.#LI-MJ2