IT Application Developer - West Des Moines, IA

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IT Application Developer

Business Technology Supervisor

10/16/2026

• The Application Developer is responsible for improving, designing, building, testing, producing, and implementing custom application programs in accordance with specified business needs throughout the organization.

• Design, develop, integrate, and maintain custom applications.
• Use company-approved AI coding assistants (for example Claude Code, Git Hub Copilot, or Microsoft 365 Copilot) in daily development work, writing clear prompts and specifications for the work requested.
• Review and test all AI-generated code for correctness, security, and data privacy before it is checked in, and remain accountable for that code the same as code written by hand.
• Note AI-assisted work in check-in comments and documentation according to team practice.
• Analyze business processes and data flow to create and expand on current internal applications.
• Identify routine tasks that can be automated with AI tools or scripts and propose them to the team.
• Provide specialized assistance in the planning and development of new projects, conduct research, and recommend procedures for successful implementation.
• Integrate custom developed applications with third-party systems.
• Use source control, code review, and test for all changes, while keeping documentation current.
• Monitor and support production applications, scheduled jobs, and integrations, including occasional after-hours issues.
• Develop, manage, and maintain liaison with teams of end users throughout the organization to assess utilization, evaluate organizational needs, consider system enhancements, and identify implementation strategies and priorities.
• Explain technical work to non-technical staff and write clear requirements and specifications.
• Demonstrate sound time-management skills by effectively and efficiently organizing, prioritizing, and completing multiple assignments in a timely manner.
• Provide training and operational assistance to enable a positive end-user experience with custom applications.
• Monitor security of data to ensure integrity and reliability of computerized information.
• Follow the company AI guidelines, including using only approved AI tools and never entering confidential, customer, or employee data into tools that are not approved.
• Establish and carry out specific courses of action for self and/or groups by organizing and prioritizing tasks.
• Solicit information from and work with outside venders when appropriate to identify improvements and opportunities within the scope of the position.
• Communicate progress, technical issues, and resolutions to Business Technology Supervisor.
• Ability to take decisive action in solving problems while exhibiting judgement and a systematic approach to decision making; to identify the important dimensions of a problem, determine potential causes, obtain relevant information, and specify alternate solutions that result in effectiveness.
• Ability to create positive energy in both individuals and groups - build high morale and group commitment to goals and objectives.
• Communicate effectively with employees and organizational contacts in person, by telephone, and in writing, demonstrating an understanding of others’ needs, values, and perspectives.
• Present a professional image in dress, language, and action always, promoting trust and confidence in the team and the organization.
• Attend administrative, departmental and team meetings as scheduled.
• Demeanor should be always positive and professional.

• We believe in doing the right thing every day, operating with character and integrity, and…