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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Application Developer II - Des Moines - **Company:** Musco Sports Lighting, LLC. - **Location:** Des Moines, IA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Application Integration Architecture, Application Performance Management, Business Systems, C Sharp (Programming Language), Code Review, Computer Programming, Databases, Software Debugging, Progress OpenEdge (IDE), Software Tools, Software Engineering, Blazor, Information Technology - **Published:** July 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us7d23f08c9e1a9cd90a3d3bc3325378ea/eaa ## About the Role The Information Technology team has an opening for an Application Developer II in our Des Moines, IA office. The Application Developer II is responsible for working with assigned business areas to provide needed information and software tools to support business objectives. This includes software development, reporting, and ongoing maintenance. As an Application Developer II, a detailed understanding of business objectives is expected along with an advanced level of programming skills. An Application Developer II is expected to solely manage the development process of small projects. If your experience aligns with the qualifications outlined below, we look forward to hearing from you! What you need to be successful: * Bachelor's degree in related field or combination of equivalent education and experience. * 4+ years of software development or demonstrated ability. * Experience developing in C#, Blazor, working with REST Endpoints and APIs, are a plus. * May be required to work with existing business system code, written in Progress Openedge ABL. * Working knowledge of application integrations, databases, and security practices, with the ability to apply concepts in solution design. * Working knowledge of software development lifecycle and its application in delivering high-quality solutions. * Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across cross-functional teams. * Ability to work independently with a high level of accountability, effectively prioritize work, and take ownership of assigned responsibilities to meet deadlines and deliver results. * Ability to handle sensitive data and information with discretion and maintain confidentiality. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, debug and resolve complex software and technical issues. * Ability to mentor and develop less experienced developers by providing guidance, feedback, and knowledge sharing to enhance team capability. * Ability to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions through strong analysis and stakeholder collaboration. ## Description * Develop, test, maintain and deploy complex system enhancements, new modules and applications. * Perform root-cause analysis, troubleshoot and resolve complex application issues. * Collaborate with business users, QA, and infrastructure teams to understand requirements. * Follow and help refine development best practices. * Write clean, well-documented code following best practices. Participate in code reviews. * Document development tasks, develop and execute project schedules. * Optimize application performance and maintainability. * Mentor developers on tools, best practices, and techniques. * Other related duties as assigned. Additional Considerations: * On occasions, may be required to work outside of normal business hours (including evenings, weekends, or holidays), either on-site or remotely, and may also be required to travel to other Musco locations. ## Related Videos - [Blazor Unleashed: The Future of .NET Web Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1564-blazor-unleashed-the-future-of-net-web-development) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Are Code Reviews Worth It? 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