Workiva
Senior Software Developer Encryption
Workiva, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, United States,
Workiva is looking for a Sr. Software Engineer who is excited to apply their experience in security and encryption software and enhance our platform security to meet our customer needs. As a member of this team you will have the opportunity to be involved in the design and implementation of key security strategies at Workiva, including data encryption, key management, and software integrations. This role will work closely with multiple internal engineering teams to meet product and stakeholder requirements and deliver software to some of Workiva's largest customers, applying industry best practices that balance usability, security, and flexibility into our solution.
What You'll Do
Design, develop, and implement high-quality software solutions that meet business and technical requirements
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 Go, Java, Python, and/or Kotlin
Extensive experience with data encryption technologies and methodologies
Knowledge of advanced encryption standards (AES), public key infrastructure (PKI), and other cryptographic techniques
Expertise in implementing and managing encryption protocols to ensure data security and compliance
Experience organizing and managing data within S3 by customer accounts
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
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Embrace your inner wanderlust - expect up to 15% travel
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What You'll Do
Design, develop, and implement high-quality software solutions that meet business and technical requirements
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 Go, Java, Python, and/or Kotlin
Extensive experience with data encryption technologies and methodologies
Knowledge of advanced encryption standards (AES), public key infrastructure (PKI), and other cryptographic techniques
Expertise in implementing and managing encryption protocols to ensure data security and compliance
Experience organizing and managing data within S3 by customer accounts
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
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Embrace your inner wanderlust - expect up to 15% travel
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