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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer - **Company:** Kingland Systems - **Location:** Ames, IA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Computer Engineering, Relational Databases, Database Development, Software Design Patterns, Web Development, Industry Standard Architecture, PostgreSQL, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, ReactJS, Vue.js, AngularJS, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Devsecops, Golang - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=981459bf9dabffa8 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree and requisite experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Computer Engineering is required * A minimum of 5 years of professional software development experience, preferably in Cloud-based infrastructures * Enterprise software development using Go, Java, C# or other backend programming languages * Frontend Web Application development using Vue, Angular, React or other JavaScript frameworks * Database development and maintenance using SQL on Postgres or other similar relational databases * Knowledge of key engineering principles such as clean code, api-first development, and devsecops * Strong organization and leadership skills ## Description As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to apply familiar technologies such as Go, JavaScript, Vue, Postgres, and AWS to solve novel problems. You'll be responsible for working with other engineers as a leader to establish coding principles and design patterns that stand the test of time. You'll also work with product and engagement teams to understand the problem your team is solving and constantly test and validate your team's work against the problem statement. Your engineering team's output will then be used in downstream products to ensure our customers' success! If you're curious about how technology should work and enjoy solving problems, this is the right space for you. Use your creativity, share your point of view with clients and colleagues, and have enough grit to see the project to its end. It's like a puzzle. You know there are multiple ways to solve it. Every tool will be at your disposal, and you'll be able to test your ideas with experienced professionals in the organization., * Serve as a primary engineering expertise on the project, providing guidance on engineering principles and mentoring other engineers on the team * Work with Architects to create designs that follow industry standard software design patterns and best practices * Develop highly secure, performant and maintainable code based on software designs for Kingland Platform solutions * Actively participate in an Agile development process, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, delivering working software in short iterations, and adapting to changing requirements through frequent feedback loops, all while utilizing Agile methodologies like Scrum and Kanban to ensure efficient project delivery * Continually improve engineering principles to ensure the engineering team delivers with quality and velocity * Leverage automated build and deploy processes to create and execute integration tests * Identify, fix and communicate defects throughout the software engineering process * Collaborate with teammates and clients, from requirements review and design to implementation, testing, deployment and triage * Assist with onboarding new engineers and maintaining engineering routines within the team ## Related Videos - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Watch Tests Go Brrrr! : Getting Started with Cypress in ReactJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/282-watch-tests-go-brrrr-getting-started-with-cypress-in-reactjs) - [Lessons learned from building a thriving Vue.js SaaS application](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1666-lessons-learned-from-building-a-thriving-vue-js-saas-application) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Retooling and refactoring - an investment in people.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/371-retooling-and-refactoring-an-investment-in-people) - [Web development best practices in 2021](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/280-web-development-best-practices-in-2021) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The Best Software Developer Blogs to Read](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/156-the-best-software-developer-blogs-to-read) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)