Lead Developer Edit listing

Requirements
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### Must have:

### - 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, TypeScript, 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 GitLab. - 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:
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- 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.
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Company:
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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.
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