Staff Data Engineer — Tech Lead & Mentor (Remote)

Sustain.Life; United States; On-site; USD 129,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restricted Stock Units

401(k) match and benefits package

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Workiva, based in the United States, seeks a Staff Software Engineer to provide technical leadership, mentor teammates, and guide feature development across complex systems. You will drive incident resolution, improve testing, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-impact software solutions.

Responsibilities include guiding the team, breaking down work, and maintaining code quality while fostering an inclusive, growth-oriented environment.

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
• Strong CS fundamentals including data structures and algorithms
• Experience in building and implementing various types of tests to ensure high-quality software
• Demonstrated success in leading initiatives and driving projects forward

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

Cloud computing

Distributed systems

Data structures

Algorithms

Object-oriented design

Functional programming

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Advanced degree may be considered

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Automated testing

Job description

Workiva, based in the United States, seeks a Staff Software Engineer to provide technical leadership, mentor teammates, and guide feature development across complex systems. You will drive incident resolution, improve testing, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-impact software solutions.

Responsibilities include guiding the team, breaking down work, and maintaining code quality while fostering an inclusive, growth-oriented environment.