Software Engineer – Backend

March 27, 2024

Job Description

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Are you a talented Software Engineer ready to embark on a rewarding journey with a company that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration? At Workiva, we are on the lookout for passionate individuals who want to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology. We’re all about celebrating potential and fostering a deep hunger for learning and personal growth. Join us in the exhilarating world of distributed systems and application engineering, where we drive innovation, reliability, and scalability for our document platform.

Your journey with us will be a thrilling ride through the realm of cutting-edge technologies. You’ll have the chance to dive into our robust tech stack, with a primary focus on Go. If you’re not well-versed in Go just yet, there’s no need to worry! We’re open to your background as we’re language-agnostic. What matters most to us is your passion for learning and your love for solving challenging software problems. Your curiosity and enthusiasm for the work are what truly counts, above and beyond any specific technologies listed on your resume.

What You’ll Do

  • Collaborate with our exceptional engineering teams to craft innovative software solutions.

  • Design, develop, and maintain top-notch code, with a focus on scalability, performance, and maintainability.

  • Engage in enlightening code reviews and provide constructive feedback to your peers.

  • Dive into new technologies and techniques, continually enhancing our products and processes.

  • Contribute to a welcoming and cooperative work environment that sparks creativity and fosters personal and professional growth.

  • Gain a solid understanding of fundamental Workiva technical standards and methodologies.

What You’ll Need

Preferred Qualifications 

  • A Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience; or an advanced degree without prior experience.

  • Proficiency in at least one backend programming language.

  • Strong problem-solving skills and an innate talent for troubleshooting.

  • A curious mind and a growth-oriented mindset, constantly seeking opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills.

Working Conditions

  • Embrace your inner wanderlust – expect up to 15% travel.

  • Reliable internet access, as we embrace flexible work arrangements.

How You’ll Be Rewarded:

  • Salary range in the US: 

$79,000.00 – $134,000.00

  • 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.

Where You’ll Work

Our values drive how we work and who we hire. You will see these values ingrained in how we support our customers, work with team members, build our products and in the work environment we’ve created.

  • Customer Success:  Always delight our customers.

  • Trust: Rely on each other. 

  • Integrity: Do the right thing, every time. 

  • Collaboration: Share resources and work together. 

  • Innovation: Keep creating solutions and finding better ways. 

  • Inclusion: Support a diverse community where we all belong. 

  • Accountability: Be responsible for your success and failure.

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and our unique culture gives employees the opportunity to make an impact everyday. We give our employees the freedom and resources they need—backed by our culture of collaboration and diverse thought—to continue innovating and breaking new ground. We hire talented people with a wide range of skills and experiences who are eager to tackle some of today’s most challenging problems.

At Workiva, you’ll enjoy: 

  • Fantastic Benefits: With coverage starting day one, choose from competitive health, dental, and vision plans on the largest physician networks available.

  • Casual Dress: Workiva has a casual work environment, most people wear jeans to the office.

  • Involvement: Ability to participate in Business Employee Resource Groups (Black, Hispanic, Asian, Women, Rainbow (LGBTQIA+), Veterans, Disabilities), Volunteering, Company wide celebrations, and more

  • Work-life Balance: We have competitive PTO, VTO and Parental Leave. We encourage employees to spend time enjoying life outside of work.
     

Learn more about life at Workiva: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workiva/

Learn more about benefits: https://www.workiva.com/careers/benefits
 

Workiva is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action 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, 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.  We strongly encourage and welcome people from historically marginalized groups to apply.

Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email talentacquisition@workiva.com.
 

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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