Workiva is looking for a Sr. Software Engineer who is excited to apply their experience in security and encryption software and enhance our platform security to meet our customer needs. As a member of this team you will have the opportunity to be involved in the design and implementation of key security strategies at Workiva, including data encryption, key management, and software integrations. This role will work closely with multiple internal engineering teams to meet product and stakeholder requirements and deliver software to some of Workiva's largest customers, applying industry best practices that balance usability, security, and flexibility into our solution.
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 2+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications 4+ years of professional software development experience.
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 Go, Java, Python, and/or Kotlin.
Extensive experience with data encryption technologies and methodologies.
Knowledge of advanced encryption standards (AES), public key infrastructure (PKI), and other cryptographic techniques.
Expertise in implementing and managing encryption protocols to ensure data security and compliance.
Experience organizing and managing data within S3 by customer accounts.
Expertise in debugging complex systems or applications.
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 cafe.
Workiva is an Equal Opportunity 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, gender identity, race, religion, disability status, sexual orientation, 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 ******** .
Workiva 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.
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