Remote Staff Data Engineer: Lead, Mentor & Scale Data Platforms

Workiva, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 129,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Restricted Stock Units

401(k) match

Comprehensive benefits package

Remote work options

Job summary

Workiva is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to provide technical leadership, mentoring, and hands-on contribution across critical features and services. You’ll partner with stakeholders to translate complex requirements into robust software solutions, improve quality through reviews and tests, and drive incidents to resolution while shaping a collaborative, high-performing team culture.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years of experience, deep knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and modern

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent in a related field; an advanced degree may be considered in lieu of professional experience.
• 6 years of related experience.
• Specialized expertise in sub-function and working knowledge of related functions.
• Understanding of industry and how work contributes to the achievement of objectives.
• Strong proficiency in computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, object‑oriented software design, functional programming, and cloud-based distributed systems.
• Experience in building and implementing various types of tests to ensure high‑quality software.
• Demonstrated success in leading initiatives, showing your ability to take ownership and drive projects forward.
• Expertise in modern programming languages such as JavaScript, Java, Go, Python, etc., enabling you to contribute effectively to our tech stack.
• Skilled in debugging complex systems or applications, with a keen eye for identifying and resolving issues.
• Knowledge of mobile computing, databases, database design, cloud infrastructure, HTTP, and web protocols is a plus.
• Availability for after‑hours support to address critical customer issues and ensure a reliable and smooth customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in product discovery to understand stakeholders, customer usage, and product scope
• Break down projects into manageable tasks for efficient development
• Independently develop and enhance features, solutions, and services based on partial definitions
• Lead the team in resolving complex incidents, analyzing root causes, and driving improvements
• Guide and support team members with technical challenges, contributing to their growth and development
• Improve solution quality through code reviews, automated testing, and collaboration with stakeholders
• Represent the team, providing integration assistance, education, and risk mitigation for stakeholders
• Establish key metrics to identify software issues, propose solutions, and drive resolution
• Foster an inclusive environment, encouraging diverse perspectives and open technical discussions

Skills

JavaScript

Java

Go

Python

Data structures

Algorithms

OOP design

Functional programming

Testing

Debugging

Cloud infrastructure

HTTP/Web protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Testing frameworks

Job description

Workiva is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to provide technical leadership, mentoring, and hands-on contribution across critical features and services. You’ll partner with stakeholders to translate complex requirements into robust software solutions, improve quality through reviews and tests, and drive incidents to resolution while shaping a collaborative, high-performing team culture.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years of experience, deep knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and modern