Staff Software Engineer - Infrastructure

As a Staff Software Engineer at Workiva, you will serve as the technical leader and guide for our team responsible for managing our company's Kubernetes and Networking Infrastructure on AWS. You'll play a key role in shaping our technical direction, leading the development of team-level features, and solutions, and providing technical guidance and mentorship to your colleagues.What You’ll DoLead product discovery efforts to understand stakeholder needs and scope product changes effectivelyBreak down complex tasks into manageable componentsIndependently develop and enhance partially defined features and servicesLead development of team level features, solutions, and librariesImpact colleagues by guiding team members on technical challenges, contributing to technical communities, modeling continuous team improvement, and proposing technical onboarding tasksEvolve solution quality through code-reviews, automated testing, and collaboration with stakeholdersGuide the team to resolve complex incidents and analyze the root cause of operational issues to identify patterns for improvementRepresent the team and its software when stakeholders require integration assistance, education, or alleviation of potential technical risksEstablish key metrics to identify software problems, suggest solutions, and drive resolutionAssure that all the team’s software is built in a uniform and consistent manner aligning with the company’s standards and best practices, as well as the appropriate architectureSolicit input to gather diverse perspectives, and models blameless discussion of technical issuesWhat You'll NeedRequired QualificationsEducation and Experience4+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related fieldPreferred QualificationsExperienceExperience in software development and expertise applying computer science fundamentals, with multiple competencies of: data structures, algorithms, object-oriented software design, functional programming, and cloud-based distributed systemsExperience building one or more of unit, integration, functional user acceptance, or contract testsDemonstrated experience leading initiatives with successful outcomesSkillsExpert in Cloud Infrastructure (AWS), Kubernetes (EKS), and containerizationExpert in inter-service communication development in a microservice environment including a fundamental understanding of technologies such as CNI, Service Mesh, Load Balancers, Ingress Controllers, Gateway API, and Network PoliciesExpertise in advanced networking including deep understanding of the OSI model, custom routing in Linux, and VPC management in a cloud environmentFamiliarity with implementing FedRAMP moderate controls in a high compliance cloud environmentFamiliarity with Hardware Security Modules and FIPS 140-2 standards for cryptographic modules that protect sensitive informationExperience with advanced Kubernetes scaling mechanisms utilizing tools such as Karpenter, with a demonstrated ability to optimize scaling to meet financial goalsExpert level understanding of a Linux operating systemExperience with Packer and Docker for building and managing machine and container imagesExperience using tools such as Helm, Terraform, and CloudFormation to automate, standardize, and abstract the creation of cloud resources from development teamsProficient in programming Bash, Python, and GolangExcellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively within a cross-functional teamRemote-Ready ExcellenceA reliable internet connection serves as the conduit for brilliance, enabling the unleashing of talents from the comfort of virtually anywhereTypically no more than 10% travel for Workiva’s Internal Developer Conference and team-based opportunitiesHow You’ll Be Rewarded✅ Salary range in the US: $120,000.00 - $204,000.00✅ A discretionary bonus typically paid annually✅ Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire✅ 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits packageThe 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 WorkOur 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.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 enjoyFantastic 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 moreWork-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 employees are required to undergo comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to their roles, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards.Workiva supports employees in working where they work best - either from an office or remotely from any location within their country of employment.#LI-HS1