About this opportunity
Workiva, Inc. lists this Senior Software Engineer - Frontend Shell opportunity in ames, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Join Frontend Frameworks at Workiva and help build the internal frameworks and tools that Workiva's frontend engineers use to deliver customer-facing products. The FRESH team owns the application shell, microfrontend integration layer, and the UI surfaces that tie Workiva's product experience together. We're executing a major transition to TypeScript and React as our primary frontend stack, and we need strong engineers who can execute at pace, ship quality code, and grow in a team that moves fast.
As a Senior Software Engineer , you will be a core contributor to that transition, writing production TypeScript and React, participating in technical decision-making, and helping raise the quality bar for the team around you.
What You'll Do
Build and maintain frontend features and components in TypeScript and React across our shell and microfrontend surfaces
Contribute to technical discussions around architecture, patterns, and approach within the team
Collaborate with cross-functional partners, product, design, and other engineering teams, to deliver well-integrated, high-quality solutions
Optimize UI performance and responsiveness to deliver a smooth user experience
Write clean, efficient, maintainable code that follows team standards and best practices
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers
Develop and execute automated tests (unit, integration, functional) with a focus on reliability
Debug and troubleshoot issues across frontend surfaces and integration points
Collaborate with support teams in triaging and resolving production issues
Mentor and support less experienced engineers on the team
Leverage AI tooling to make your work more effective
What You'll Need
Minimum Qualifications
2+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent applicable experience
Experience in frontend development
Preferred Qualifications
Strong experience with TypeScript and React in production applications
Familiarity with microfrontend architecture or multi-team frontend environments
Solid debugging skills across complex frontend systems
Interest in or experience with AI-assisted and agent-accelerated development workflows
Strong communication skills, comfortable working across engineering, product, and design
Experience working in an agile development environment with a focus on continuous delivery
Travel Requirements and Working Conditions
Willingness to travel up to 15% for team and corporate meetings, fostering relationships and representing company interests
Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely, as we embrace flexible work arrangements
How You'll Be Rewarded
Salary range in the US: $111,000.00 - $180,000.00 A discretionary bonus typically paid annually
Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire
401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package
The 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.
Why Join Workiva
Workiva is the platform designed to bring confidence, control, and a competitive edge to the world's most complex organizations. Our AI-powered platform unifies finance, risk, and sustainability on a single, secure foundation-ensuring data is trusted, traceable, and ready to act on. With an unbroken path from source to output, leaders gain confidence in their numbers, visibility into current and emerging risks, and the ability to move with speed and precision in a constantly changing world.
At Workiva, you'll bring technology to market that executives, boards, and regulators depend on. The work you do here helps organizations navigate uncertainty, maintain trust, and make decisions that stand up to scrutiny. If you're energized by meaningful challenges, inspired by collaborative teams, and motivated to help organizations turn uncertainty into advantage, we'd love to meet you.
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.
Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email .
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.
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