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Scalable Decision-Making Using RFDs

As an architecture lead at Workiva, I’ve come to realize that technical problems are rarely, if ever, the reason for a project failing. Communication problems, on the other hand, can doom projects to failure from the start. Learn how we counteract these problems using Requests for Discussion (RFDs) to make scalable decisions.

How to Win at One-On-Ones

One-on-ones are important to our culture at Workiva, with many different expressions depending on several factors. This post sheds light on adding value to these meetings.

Software Architecture as Business Analysis

Learn the eight steps of the software architecture process and how a software architect should act as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical stakeholders.

DSM Hack 2018 - My Experience

Workiva recently helped sponsor a charity event called dsmHack. It was both fun and fulfilling, and we would like to tell you a little bit about our team's experience—what we made and how we pulled it off.

What do Software Development Engineers in Test at Workiva do?

Learn about the the role and daily responsibilities of an Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) at Workiva. What does a SDET do and what are some of the common misconceptions?

Kids code the darndest things

Workiva engineers volunteered to help out the next generation of programmers. Read the blog to see highlights from Kids Code Summer Camp.

Starting my engineering career at Workiva

Find out what valuable lessons one Workiva intern has learned while beginning his engineering career.

Remote collaboration pain? Try a dash of Google Drawings!

Take it to the limit—considerations for building reliable systems

Mentorship in code reviews

Code reviews are more than just a chance to catch bugs before they reach production. They are a mentoring opportunity to spread knowledge and improve our teams and code. Every code review should have two outcomes: improved code and improved engineers.