At Workiva, were redefining assured, integrated reporting and seeking a Lead Data Management Consultant with expertise in Python scripting. This strategic role involves driving discussions on use case development, influencing product features, documenting leading practices, and creating scalable scripting solutions on the Workiva Platform.

The Lead Data Management Consultant role presents an exciting opportunity to develop innovative scripting solutions that enhance data management capabilities, streamline automation, and contribute to the evolution of the Workiva Platform. You’ll be instrumental in defining and implementing scalable solutions that drive customer innovation. This role emphasizes technical leadership, creativity, and collaboration to deliver impactful results.

What You’ll Do

Use Case Identification and Development: Identify and develop advanced Python scripting use cases through cross-functional sessions, considering client needs and technical landscapes
Scripting and Automation: Develop robust Python scripts to automate data processes, enhance data management capabilities, integrate new features into the Workiva Platform, and extend the Workiva Platform
Consulting and Strategic Leadership: Provide expert consulting services to internal teams and external clients and partners, advocating best practices in scalable data management and scripting
Implementation Services: Implement Platform scripting solutions that ensure efficient deployment and operation
Influencing Product Development: Collaborate with product teams to guide product feature design and enhancement based on insights from data management challenges and scripting efficiencies
Knowledge Sharing: Promote knowledge sharing and skills development by becoming a reference in the Workiva online developer community, organizing workshops, writing white papers, and conducting presentations on Workiva scripting capabilities and their benefits to extend the Workiva platform
Documentation and Analytics: Create detailed documentation for implemented scripts and system architectures. Generate insightful metrics to evaluate solution efficiency and scalability of solutions in place

What You’ll Need

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, or related fields
Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience with Python scripting and implementing data management solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with business stakeholders, application partners, and product managers to gather data requirements and convert them into technical designs
Extensive experience with Python scripting, automation, and data manipulation for building scalable workflows
Experience executing APIs using SOAP and REST protocols through scripting
Programming experience in Python libraries like NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib
Active Python certification(s) PCAP/PCAP1
Provide technical guidance on implementing OpenAPI specifications and act as a subject matter expert (SME) for OpenAPI standards and champion the adoption of OpenAPI-based workflows.
Experience with Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure) and Data analytics platforms/services
Experience with API management tools, Middleware & Data integration/ETL platforms (e.g., Informatica, Workato, Talend, MuleSoft), and databases(SQL, NoSQL)

Travel Requirements & Working Conditions

Up to 25% travel to meet with customers, vendors, suppliers, or attend trade shows
Reliable internet access for remote work

How You’ll Be Rewarded

✅ Salary range in the US: $151,000.00 - $242,000.00

✅ 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.

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.

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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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