Software Engineering Manager - Cloud Infrastructure

January 30

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Workiva

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Workiva is a comprehensive platform designed for corporate reporting, ESG, audit, and risk management. It offers integrated reporting solutions that connect data, unify processes, and empower teams to focus on value-added work. Over 6000 international companies trust Workiva for its ability to streamline workflows and provide a single source of truth for financial and non-financial data. The platform incorporates cutting-edge technology, including AI and automation, to enhance security and compliance with current and future regulatory requirements. Workiva's solutions are tailored to various sectors, including banking, insurance, and investments, and the platform supports teams in accounting, finance, audit, risk, and sustainability.

Government Reporting • Internal Controls • Section 16 • SEDAR Reporting • SOX

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2008

☁️ SaaS

🏢 Enterprise

💸 Finance

💰 $689.3k Venture Round on 2014-10

📋 Description

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, fostering a people-first culture that empowers team members to succeed • Collaborate with engineering teams across Workiva to ensure effective and reliable usage of cloud systems and infrastructure • Oversee the management and operation of numerous Kubernetes clusters and supporting services, ensuring they are optimized for performance and security • Develop and operate core networking solutions, including AWS Networking, Cloudflare WAF, DDOS protection, and Zero Trust frameworks • Implement and maintain security tooling to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the infrastructure platform • Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure operating expenses, ensuring cost efficiency • Guide the team in scoping complex projects, meeting deadlines, and delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 4+ years of relevant engineering experience, or equivalent additional experience in lieu of a degree • 2+ years of direct people management experience • Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, set priorities, and meet deadlines in a high-compliance environment • A “people first” mindset, with experience in career development, performance coaching, and fostering a strong team culture • Strong understanding of Kubernetes clusters at scale, with experience in operating and developing large-scale clusters • Proficient in at least one programming language (Python, Golang, or Java) with the ability to review code and ensure quality • Experience in optimizing code bases for performance and scale • Prior experience with AWS services such as EKS, Lambda, RDS, and DynamoDB • Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation • Experience in managing SLOs to track the reliability of core services • Experience managing cloud infrastructure in a high-compliance environment (e.g., financial, healthcare) • Familiarity with cost optimization strategies for cloud infrastructure

🏖️ Benefits

• A discretionary bonus typically paid annually • Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire • 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package