Senior Software Engineer - Product

ISU Research Park; Ames (IA); Remote; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Workiva is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and deploy scalable software across backend (Java, Go, Kotlin) and frontend (TypeScript, React). The role emphasizes modern OOP and AI tooling to accelerate delivery.

You will collaborate with product owners and designers, write tests, perform reviews, mentor teammates, and help shape architecture for service-oriented systems while staying adaptable.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong CS foundation: data structures, algorithms, OOP, cloud-based distributed systems.
• Expertise in modern languages such as Dart, React, TypeScript, Go, Java, and Kotlin.
• Proven debugging of complex systems.
• Experience mentoring engineers.
• Experience in agile development environments.
• Experience with service-oriented architecture is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement high-quality software solutions.
• Use AI tooling to accelerate development and enhance features.
• Collaborate with product owners, designers, and stakeholders to refine requirements.
• Write clean, maintainable code following best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Deliver and document technical solutions that meet customer expectations.
• Develop and run comprehensive tests and automation.
• Debug and troubleshoot across multiple services.
• Mentor engineers and communicate technical updates to teams.
• Contribute to product discovery activities with customers.

Skills

Dart

React

TypeScript

Go

Java

Kotlin

OOP fundamentals

Cloud-based distributed systems

Code reviews

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job description

Join Workiva as a Senior Software Engineer and explore a world of innovation where you'll leverage a diverse and cutting-edge tech stack in an AI enabled organization. From Java , Kotlin , and Go on the backend to TypeScript , React and Dart on the frontend, our technology ecosystem is rich and varied. We prioritize candidates with experience in modern OOP languages and contemporary technologies, while also valuing adaptability and quick learning abilities, ensuring you can make a significant impact regardless of your technical background.

What You’ll Do

Design, develop, and implement high-quality software solutions that meet business and technical requirements

Utilize cutting edge AI tooling to both accelerate development as well as enhance platform features.

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 Dart, React, TypeScript, Go, Java, and/or Kotlin

Expertise in debugging complex systems or applications

Experience as a technical mentor preferred, with the ability to coach and mentor junior engineers

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 café