Staff Software Engineer, Workiva

Frontend Architecture

$120-204k

+ Stock Options

TypeScript
Mid and Senior level
Remote in US
Workiva

Business data platform

Job no longer available

Workiva

Business data platform

1001+ employees

B2BEnterpriseComplianceAnalyticsData AnalysisCloud Computing

Job no longer available

$120-204k

+ Stock Options

TypeScript
Mid and Senior level
Remote in US

1001+ employees

B2BEnterpriseComplianceAnalyticsData AnalysisCloud Computing

Company mission

Workiva’s mission is to power transparent reporting for a better world.

Role

Who you are

  • We are searching for an enthusiastic individual who relishes continual growth and is eager to impart their wisdom to the team
  • If you are fueled by innovation and thrive in a collaborative setting, this role presents an exceptional opportunity to effect substantial change
  • 4 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's Degree or applicable experience

Desirable

  • Proven experience and passion for technical mentorship
  • Strong foundation in computer science, including expertise in data structures, algorithms, object-oriented software design, and working with cloud-based distributed systems
  • Strong experience in frontend development, with expertise in crafting user interfaces
  • Proficiency in TypeScript, Dart or similar frontend programming languages
  • Strong experience in TypeScript application architecture
  • Solid understanding of frontend frameworks and libraries
  • Experience with client-facing UI development and an eye for design aesthetics
  • 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

What the job involves

  • Join Frontend Frameworks at Workiva and become a pivotal member of our dynamic team focused on constructing the internal frameworks that other teams build upon to make resilient and user-friendly interfaces
  • As a Staff Frontend Engineer, you will play a central role in guiding, mentoring, and leading engineers, while also helping shape the technological vision of our frontend environment
  • You will lead efforts to elevate the frontend developer experience, championing the implementation of cutting-edge capabilities such as microfrontends, and the application shell
  • Your leadership will be instrumental in fortifying the scalability, adaptability, and expansiveness of our web applications
  • Through close collaboration with our talented engineering and design cohorts, you will drive the delivery of top-tier solutions that exceed our customers' expectations
  • Join our esteemed team at Workiva and become an integral part of a flourishing community of frontend experts, where your leadership will directly influence our products and clientele
  • Develop and enhance the user interface for the application shell, consider how architectural changes impact downstream teams
  • Participate in shaping the use of TypeScript in a multi-language microfrontend environment
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and a cohesive user experience
  • Optimize UI performance and responsiveness to deliver a smooth user experience
  • 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

Our take

For large-scale businesses, collecting and sharing data can be a complex and challenging process. Workiva solves this problem with its cloud-based data platform.

Workiva is one of the biggest players in the market, serving around 75% of Fortune 500 companies, including Google and Delta. Workiva's controlled, secure and audit-ready platform has maintained a clear edge over much of its competition.

Workiva's quality product and its commitment to transparency has made it a firm favourite with companies around the world. If it can maintain this, it stands to consolidate its impressive growth even further in the coming years.

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Insights

Some candidates hear
back within 2 weeks

5% employee growth in 12 months

Company

Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)

Oct 2014

$0.7m

EARLY VC

Dec 2012

$30.7m

SERIES C

Total funding: $46.9m

Company benefits

  • A discretionary bonus typically paid annually
  • Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire
  • 401k w/ match
  • Health, dental, and vision
  • Vacation accruals
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Volunteer time-off
  • Parental leave
  • Travel & accident insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Work remotely
  • Discount programs
  • Health and wellness
  • Pet-friendly atmosphere
  • Choose from additional plans that cover legal expenses, stolen identity, or even your pet's health

Company values

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

Company HQ

Holborn, London, UK

Leadership

Marty Vanderploeg

(CEO, not founder)

Previously worked as a Professor at Iowa State University. Founded Engineer Animation Inc. in 1990.

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