Application Guide

How to Apply for Solutions Architect - Sustainability

at Workiva

🏢 About Workiva

Workiva is a leader in integrated ESG reporting, helping organizations streamline climate impact and compliance. Its platform uniquely combines financial and non-financial data, making it essential for companies navigating complex sustainability regulations. Working here means being at the forefront of the green tech revolution while enjoying remote flexibility across EMEA.

About This Role

As a Solutions Architect for Sustainability, you'll own the end-to-end delivery of ESG projects, from discovery to implementation, ensuring clients achieve measurable outcomes. You'll guide partners through architectural decisions and mentor junior team members, directly influencing how organizations report their sustainability impact. This role is pivotal in scaling Workiva's mission of transparent, compliant ESG reporting.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with a discovery call with a European client to understand their ESG data challenges, followed by designing a solution architecture in Workiva's platform. After lunch, you could mentor an associate on integration best practices, then join a partner call to review architectural decisions. You'd end the day documenting project milestones and researching upcoming CSRD requirements.

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🎯 Who Workiva Is Looking For

  • You have 4+ years in service delivery or consulting, ideally in sustainability, audit, or risk, with hands-on experience in SaaS or cloud platforms.
  • You're adept at translating business requirements into technical solution designs, especially within ERP, GRC, or sustainability tech ecosystems.
  • You possess strong communication skills to lead discovery sessions and guide partners through complex architectural choices.
  • You have working knowledge of SQL, JSON, REST, or Python—enough to understand data integrations and troubleshoot with technical teams.

📝 Tips for Applying to Workiva

1

Tailor your resume to highlight specific ESG or sustainability projects you've delivered, emphasizing outcomes and client impact.

2

In your cover letter, mention familiarity with Workiva's platform or similar ESG reporting tools (e.g., Salesforce Net Zero Cloud, SAP Green Ledger).

3

Showcase any experience with integrated reporting frameworks like GRI, SASB, or TCFD, as these are central to Workiva's value proposition.

4

Emphasize remote collaboration skills—mention tools like Slack, Jira, or Miro you've used to manage distributed projects.

5

If you have SQL or Python examples, include a brief project description (e.g., 'Built a Python script to automate ESG data validation').

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your passion for sustainability and how it aligns with Workiva's mission to make ESG reporting transparent and efficient.", 'Specific examples of leading complex service delivery projects, especially those involving data integration or platform configuration.', 'Your ability to bridge business and technical teams—mention a time you translated client requirements into a scalable solution.', 'Mention any mentoring or training experience, as the role involves onboarding and upskilling associates.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read Workiva's latest ESG report and case studies to understand their platform's impact and typical client challenges.
  • → Familiarize yourself with the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and how Workiva supports compliance.
  • → Explore Workiva's partner ecosystem—look at their partner page and any joint solutions with consultancies like Deloitte or EY.
  • → Review the company culture by reading employee reviews on Glassdoor or watching their 'Workiva Life' videos.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a time you managed a complex service delivery project with multiple stakeholders—how did you ensure success?
2 How would you design a solution for a client struggling to consolidate ESG data from multiple sources?
3 Explain how you would guide a partner through a difficult architectural decision to maintain solution quality.
4 What is your experience with ESG reporting frameworks (e.g., GRI, SASB, TCFD) and how they impact technical design?
5 How do you stay current with sustainability regulations and technology trends in the EMEA region?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't be too generic—avoid focusing only on technical skills without linking them to sustainability or ESG outcomes.
  • Don't neglect the partner aspect—this role involves guiding partners, so show you can lead without direct authority.
  • Don't underestimate the importance of discovery—failing to demonstrate how you uncover business needs can hurt your application.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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