Lead Developer, Full Stack Developer, Software Engineer

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in computer science, Management Information Systems, or a related discipline, plus 7+ years of experience, or 10+ years of equivalent work experience.
• Hands-on experience building software with Java, SQL, HTML, CSS, Angular, Bootstrap, Type Script, and Node.
• Strong background in Java 8+ and open-source frameworks such as Spring, Hibernate, and JUnit.
• Solid grasp of object-oriented design, software architecture, test-driven development, and the full software development lifecycle.
• Experience with automated testing, build, and integration practices.
• Proven ability to lead development efforts using automation for continuous integration, deployment, and release management.
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, and waterfall delivery approaches.
• Experience applying data-driven design principles, including integrations and APIs.
• Exposure to infrastructure automation tools such as Git Lab.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a collaborative, team-focused environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with users at all levels, solve problems, adapt quickly, take initiative, and own outcomes.
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and contribute positively.
• Financial services industry experience is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities:

• Work as part of our application development team to deliver custom software solutions for our highest-priority initiatives. – Write clean, efficient Java code for a range of applications. – Review peer code and provide constructive feedback. – Support existing applications and projects by resolving incidents, issues, and service requests. – Continuously improve our methods, processes, and technologies. – Mentor and guide other developers in designing and building software solutions.
  
  – Partner directly with business stakeholders to ensure requirements and quality are addressed throughout development. – Collaborate with team members to keep solutions well communicated and properly documented. – Serve as the technical lead on application development initiatives. – Build a strong understanding of the product line assigned to us through close collaboration with business teams. – Thoroughly unit test completed software to verify functionality and performance.
  
  – Act as a subject matter expert across multiple technologies and application areas. – Recommend patches and fixes for defective code. – Provide analysis and support for vendor-developed applications. – Ensure software design and development work is delivered consistently, on time, and within budget, with minimal rework. – Understand internal controls and regulatory expectations relevant to the financial industry. – Manage multiple development efforts simultaneously.
  
  – Develop full-stack software solutions that address business problems. – Use artificial intelligence to improve development efficiency and solution quality.

Company:

At FHLB Des Moines, we are committed to building an inclusive culture that reflects and supports a diverse workforce, helping us better serve our members and contribute to their success. We offer a competitive total rewards package that includes annual incentive eligibility, 11 paid holidays, 5 weeks of PTO, a strong work/life balance culture, and a hybrid work schedule for most roles.

We also provide a 401(k) match of 100% on the first 6% contributed, plus an additional 4% non-discretionary employer contribution at year-end. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.