Senior Developer

Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines
Des Moines, IA, United States
19 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
$91,258.0 - $108,369.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

HTML Java (Programming Language) JavaScript (Programming Language) Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Agile Methodology Business Analytics Applications Applications Architecture Application Frameworks Automation of Tests Bootstrap (Software) Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) Continuous Integration
+20 more
Revision Control Systems Hibernate (Java) Junit Node.Js Object-Oriented Software Development Release Management Mockito Software Engineering Software Systems SQL Databases Systems Integration TypeScript Extensible Markup Language (XML) Test-Driven Development (TDD) Gitlab Git AngularJS Infrastructure Automation Frameworks Information Technology Integration Frameworks

Job description

The Senior Developer is a member of the application development team. The position is responsible for designing and developing technical solutions in support of our business needs. Using a continuous improvement mindset, the Senior Developer will help to establish necessary development practices using agile principles. In addition, the individual will be a technical leader on projects and will help develop other team members., * Works as a member of the application development team to complete custom software solutions related to the Bank’s highest priority initiatives.

  • Supports existing applications and projects by responding to incidents, problems, and service requests.
  • Has a continuous improvement mindset as it relates to methodologies, procedures, and technologies.
  • Mentors and supports other developers in the design and construction of software solutions.
  • Works with business partners directly to ensure solution requirements and quality are addressed in the development cycle.
  • Works closely with other team members to ensure solutions are well communicated and documented.
  • Provides technical leadership on application development initiatives.
  • Works with the business areas to gain a strong understanding of the product line you are assigned to support.
  • Considered the SME in numerous technologies and in your overall applications knowledge and expertise by both IT and the applicable business area(s).
  • Provides application analysis and support for vendor developed applications.
  • Understands internal controls and regulatory requirements as they relate to the financial industry.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, relevant field or 3+ years equivalent work experience.
  • Experience developing software using technologies such as Java EE, XML, SQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular 11, Bootstrap, Foundation, Typescript, NodeJS.
  • Experience with Java 11 and open source frameworks (e.g., Spring Ecosystem, Hibernate, jUnit5, Mockito).
  • Deep understanding of object-oriented design principles and patterns, application architecture, test driven development, and the software development lifecycle.
  • Experience with automated test, build, and integration techniques.
  • 3 years of experience with version control tools such as Git and IDEs.
  • Experience in development teams using automation associated with continuous integration, deployment and release management.
  • Experience with Agile methodologies and principles.
  • Experience with data driven design and development principles e.g. Integrations, APIs.
  • Experience with infrastructure automation tools such Gitlab.
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills that promote effective working relationships in a team-oriented environment.
  • Ability to communicate to all levels of users (internal and external), strong problem-solving skills, adaptable, proactive and willing to take ownership.
  • Ability to positively engage, self-motivate and possess a strong desire to learn.
  • Financial Services industry experience preferred but not required.

Benefits & conditions

4.24.2 out of 5 stars Des Moines, IA Hybrid work $91,258 - $108,369 a year - Full-time, Pulled from the full job description

  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays, Annual Salary: $91,258.00 - $108,369.00

This salary range represents the Bank’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of hire. Offer to be determined by selected applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills & abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. This role is also eligible to participate in the Bank’s annual incentive plan.

As part of our competitive Total Rewards package, the Bank offers 11 paid holidays, 5 weeks of PTO and a work culture that values work/life balance. Most roles are eligible for our hybrid work schedule. We match 100% of the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k) and provide an additional 4% non-discretionary contribution to your 401(k) at the end of year. More information on our Total Rewards program can be found here .

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