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10 results for Systems Engineer in Ankeny, IA

Systems Engineer / Systems Administrator - PERM Direct
  • Des Moines, IA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Part-Time Systems &amp; Network Engineer (Direct Hire | 34 Hours/Week)</strong></p><p><strong>ONSITE: Des Moines, Iowa with Off-Hours support = Onsite &amp; Remote </strong></p><p><strong>Part-time Hourly position PLUS Overtime Pay: $56 / hour.</strong></p><p>We are seeking a <strong>hands-on Systems &amp; Network Engineer</strong> for a <strong>permanent direct hire, part-time opportunity</strong> working <strong>34 hours per week</strong>. This role offers a flexible schedule with <strong>some off-hours and evening onsite work</strong> to support maintenance, updates, and infrastructure changes with minimal business disruption.</p><p><strong>Why Consider This Role</strong></p><p>You will enjoy being the go-to technical resource, balancing support with project work, and having flexibility in how your week is structured, this could be an excellent fit.</p><p>This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys autonomy and wants to take ownership. Serve as the primary engineer responsible for both <strong>systems administration and network engineering</strong>, making this ideal for someone comfortable operating independently and driving solutions from start to finish.</p><p>*** For confidential consideration, please send a message to CARRIE DANGER, SVP Permanent Placement - on LinkedIn or send an email to me with your resume. My email can be found on my LinkedIn page. ***</p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Administer and support server, systems, and network infrastructure</li><li>Maintain and enhance VMware and Windows Server environments</li><li>Manage switching, routing, firewall, and network connectivity</li><li>Support Azure and cloud-focused infrastructure initiatives</li><li>Oversee Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and Exchange Online</li><li>Handle patching, updates, alerting, and infrastructure maintenance</li><li>Coordinate scheduled server and network changes, including communication around downtime and maintenance windows</li><li>Support audit readiness, compliance controls, and infrastructure documentation</li><li>Assist with modernization efforts involving VPN, remote access, cloud migration, and data center improvements</li><li>Take ownership of projects and independently drive issues through resolution</li></ul><p><strong>Technical Background Needed</strong></p><p>Candidates should have current, hands-on experience across both <strong>systems and networking</strong>.</p><p>Preferred experience includes:</p><p>*Systems administration and network engineering</p><p>*Windows Server &amp; VMware</p><p>*Cisco networking, including Cisco Routers, Switches, firewalls, and Cisco Meraki</p><p>*Citrix technologies</p><p>*Azure and Active Directory</p><p>*Microsoft 365 and Exchange Online</p><p>*SAN/storage administration</p><p>*PowerShell scripting</p><p>*Patch management and infrastructure lifecycle support</p><p>*Remote access technologies such as VPN solutions, Tailscale, or similar tools</p><p>*Exposure to Parallels RAS is a plus</p><p>Part-time Hourly position PLUS Overtime Pay: $56 / hour. For immediate and confidential consideration, reach out directly to Carrie Danger, SVP of Permanent Placement: Office: 515-259-6087 Mobile: 515-991-0863. Email: (found on MY LinkedIn profile)</p><p>Your application will remain confidential; resumes will never be shared without your permission.***</p>
  • 2026-10-13T00:00:00Z
Systems Network Engineer - PERM FTE Position
  • Des Moines, IA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>PERMANENT POSITION! SYSTEMS NETWORK ENGINEER (Direct Hire PERM)</p><p>FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE: ONSITE WEEKLY BUT YOU CAN FLEX YOUR TIME as you’ll work off hours. </p><p>* HANDS ON TECHNICAL POSITION. MID SIZED COMPANY. “CAPTAIN OF YOUR OWN SHIP.” Be comfortable being the SOLE SYSTEMS NETWORK ENGINEER! </p><p>DAILY WORK ONSITE in the Des Moines Office IOWA AREA.</p><p>*** For immediate and confidential consideration on this SYSTEMS NETWORK ENGINEER, please send a message to CARRIE DANGER on LinkedIn or send an email to me with your resume. My email can be found on my LinkedIn page. *** Salary up to $100K. PLUS A BONUS &amp; overtime pay! You must reside in the Des Moines area. </p><p><strong>REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS: BOTH SYSTEMS, SERVER, &amp; NETWORK! Networking / Network Engineering – Server, VMWare, Cisco Meraki experience and Routers, Switches, and firewall experience, Azure, Active Directory.</strong></p><p>You must have Current Technical Infrastructure experience &amp; be the Sole SYSTEMS NETWORK ENGINEER, Technical current HANDS-ON skills in both Server infrastructure, Networking. You will be hands on technical and you will be you will be a difference maker in working with the infrastructure team.</p><p>MUST HAVE BOTH Networking &amp; Systems Administration experience</p><p>•    Server &amp; VMware </p><p>•     Networking experience!</p><p>•     Citrix</p><p>•     Cisco Meraki switches</p><p>•     Cisco firewalls</p><p>• Tailscale VPN - Citrix inside of that for remote access switching to Tailscale VPN</p><p>• Parallels Rass – Network infrastructure – VPN into that and - get everything out of that data center / rack room. – Building everything into the Cloud. </p><p>• Rebuild network</p><p>• Patch management experience</p><p>• Network updates: scheduled, communicate and tell them when you want to do it. </p><p>• Server updates, alerts, SOC 2 standpoint – rules and regulations responsible for making sure can pass audits.</p><p>• CURRENT Hands-on Infrastructure &amp; Networking experience – Current Technical skills with, PLUS Networking including Cisco Switches &amp; Routers, &amp; Cisco Meraki.</p><p>Systems Administration experience: VMware, Server support / Windows, O365, Exchange OnLine, Azure, SAN Storage. Powershell Scripting .</p><p>• Strong Project management skills. Proven ability to take ownership &amp; drive to solution!</p><p>If you know of anyone who you would recommend for this opportunity or others, referral bonuses paid upon placement of the referral! Full time Systems Network Engineer - PERMANENT DIRECT HIRE ONSITE HYBRID position to $100K K. For immediate and confidential consideration on this Direct Hire position or other permanent IT opportunities in the Des Moines OR Iowa area, please call CARRIE DANGER, SVP at My Direct Office #: 515-259-6087, or e-mail resume confidentially to Carrie Danger – email address on my LinkedIN Page! position in the Des Moines IOWA area up to $100K.</p>
  • 2026-10-08T00:00:00Z
Sr. Software Engineer
  • Des Moines, IA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Position: Software Engineer (MULTIPLE open permanent positions, VARYING LEVELS)</p><p>Location: Des Moines, IA -- HYBRID weekly (NO REMOTE candidates)</p><p>Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 base + exceptional benefits</p><p><br></p><p>*** For immediate and confidential consideration, please APPLY and EMAIL YOUR RESUME to MEREDITH CARLE . My email can be found on my LinkedIn page. ***</p><p><br></p><p>Multiple Openings | Hybrid | High-Growth Product Technology Company | Des Moines, IA</p><p>This isn&#39;t another corporate software engineering job.</p><p>If you&#39;re looking for endless meetings, layers of approvals, rigid processes, and years of waiting for your ideas to matter, this probably isn&#39;t for you.</p><p>If you&#39;re looking for the opportunity to build, influence, innovate, and directly impact customers while working alongside other high-caliber engineers, keep reading.</p><p>We&#39;re partnering with a rapidly growing technology company entering its next major phase of expansion. With a strong foundation, proven market success, and ambitious product roadmap, the company is adding multiple Software Engineers to its product and engineering organization.</p><p>This is a rare opportunity to join a company that blends the energy and autonomy of a startup with the stability, customer adoption, and momentum of an established software business.</p><p>Why Engineers Are Excited About This Opportunity</p><p> • Build products that customers actually use and depend on</p><p> • Work alongside smart, driven, entrepreneurial engineers</p><p> • Have a voice in architecture, design, and technical decisions</p><p> • Work in a culture that values ownership over bureaucracy</p><p> • Contribute directly to product strategy and innovation</p><p> • Collaborate with leaders who genuinely care about engineering excellence</p><p> • Help shape the future of a rapidly scaling software platform</p><p> • Be recognized and rewarded for ideas, impact, and results</p><p><br></p><p>This organization believes great engineers should be empowered to solve problems, challenge assumptions, and help drive the business forward.</p><p>They&#39;re looking for engineers who think like builders.</p><p><br></p><p>What They&#39;re Looking For</p><p> • Experience developing modern software applications using technologies such as React, TypeScript, JavaScript, .NET, AWS, APIs, and cloud-native architectures</p><p> • Passion for building products and solving customer problems</p><p> • Strong problem-solving and engineering fundamentals</p><p> • Experience or interest in modern development practices including CI/CD, observability, testing, and AI-assisted development</p><p> • Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-moving environment</p><p> • Engineers who take ownership and accountability for outcomes</p><p> • Curious learners who enjoy exploring new technologies and approaches</p><p><br></p><p>Most importantly, you want your work to matter.</p><p>You want to build software, influence decisions, learn from strong teammates, and help create products that customers love.</p><p>If you&#39;ve been waiting for a chance to join a successful technology company at exactly the right stage of growth, this may be the opportunity you&#39;ve been looking for.</p><p><br></p><p>***</p>
  • 2026-09-23T00:00:00Z
Sr. Software Engineer
  • Des Moines, IA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 120000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
  • Position: Senior Software Engineer -- JAVA<br>Location: Des Moines, IA - Hybrid<br>Salary: up to $145K + excellent benefits<br><br>*** For immediate and confidential consideration, please send a message to MEREDITH CARLE on LinkedIn or send an email to me with your resume. My email can be found on my LinkedIn page. ***<br><br>Looking for one of the best mid-sized organizations around within the most financially sound industry. Our client company is uniquely positioned in the market and hires and retains the area&#39;s top talent. You will have the opportunity to join the best leaders and teams and do what you love to do, where agility and continuous innovation are cherished.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br> • Collaborating with the development team to create bespoke software solutions.<br> • Offering technical leadership on development initiatives.<br> • Providing mentorship and support to other developers.<br> • Directly collaborating with business partners to ensure quality solutions.<br> • Gain expertise in various technologies and applications to act as the SME.<br><br>Qualifications:<br> • Bachelor&#39;s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or 8+ years equivalent work experience.<br> • Proven experience in leading teams and managing personnel.<br> • Proficiency in Java EE, XML, SQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular 11, Bootstrap, Foundation, Typescript, NodeJS.<br> • Deep understanding of object-oriented design principles, application architecture, and SDLC.<br> • Familiar with automation tools such Gitlab and experience with Agile methodologies.<br> • Financial Services industry experience is a plus.<br><br>*** For immediate and confidential consideration, please send a message to MEREDITH CARLE on LinkedIn or send an email to me with your resume. My email can be found on my LinkedIn page. Also, you may contact me by office: 515-303-4654 or mobile: 515-771-8142. Or one click apply on our Robert Half website. No third party inquiries please. Our client cannot provide sponsorship and cannot hire C2C. ***
  • 2026-10-13T00:00:00Z
Sr. Network Engineer
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Sr. Network Engineer to join a contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role, supporting a life insurance organization in West Des Moines, Iowa. This role focuses on building and advancing enterprise and internet peering capabilities across a complex network environment, while shaping scalable standards for performance, security, and reliability. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise with Cisco-based infrastructure, strong architectural judgment, and the ability to guide engineering teams through implementation and operational best practices.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the architecture and rollout of advanced network peering solutions that support secure, resilient, and high-performing connectivity across the enterprise.<br>• Design, implement, and maintain complex routing, switching, and transport environments spanning Layer 1, Layer 2, and Layer 3 network services.<br>• Create technical standards, detailed diagrams, and supporting documentation for network, telephony, video, and connectivity solutions.<br>• Evaluate network hardware, software platforms, and monitoring technologies, then coordinate adoption and deployment based on business and technical needs.<br>• Provide senior-level engineering guidance to network team members, including knowledge sharing for configuration, troubleshooting, and operational support.<br>• Drive the development of secure network architectures by implementing controls such as segmented environments, DMZ frameworks, web filtering, and intrusion prevention capabilities.<br>• Assess the impact of new services and infrastructure changes by producing network designs and architectural recommendations aligned with long-term strategy.<br>• Contribute technical leadership in balancing traditional networking approaches with software-defined and cloud-connected solutions to deliver cost-effective services.<br>• Proactively identify service risks and performance issues, then lead resolution efforts with clear communication and strong technical ownership.
  • 2026-09-21T00:00:00Z
IT Infrastructure Director / NW Engineer
  • Ames, IA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 120000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
  • Position: IT Infrastructure Director / NW Engineer (Player Coach)<br>Location: Mason City, IA / Ames, IA (Initially onsite, then hybrid)<br>Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 base annual salary plus excellent benefits<br><br>*** For immediate and confidential consideration, please APPLY and EMAIL YOUR RESUME to MEREDITH CARLE . My email can be found on my LinkedIn page. ***<br><br>IT Infrastructure Director (Player/Coach)<br><br>Are you the type of IT leader who enjoys solving problems instead of just talking about them?<br>Our client is seeking a hands-on IT Infrastructure Director to lead technology operations across 55+ locations and approximately 400 users throughout Northern Iowa and Southern Minnesota. This is a unique opportunity for a leader who enjoys balancing strategy, team leadership, customer service, and real-world technical problem solving.<br>You&#39;ll lead a team of 5-6 IT professionals while helping standardize infrastructure, improve processes, strengthen documentation, and elevate customer service. One day you may be discussing technology strategy with executive leadership; the next, you&#39;ll be traveling to a location helping resolve a networking issue alongside your team.<br>What You&#39;ll Bring<br> • IT leadership experience with infrastructure and networking expertise<br> • Strong customer-service mindset and people leadership skills<br> • Experience supporting multiple locations or distributed operations<br> • Ability to create structure, documentation, and operational consistency<br> • Willingness to be onsite and travel throughout the territory<br>Why This Opportunity?<br> • High-impact leadership role with executive visibility<br> • Opportunity to modernize and standardize technology operations<br> • Broad ownership across infrastructure, networking, support, and strategy<br> • Stable, financially sound organization serving its communities for over 35 years<br> • Ideal for someone who enjoys building teams, solving challenges, and making a lasting impact<br>Travel: Frequent day travel throughout the territory required<br>Schedule: Onsite during initial onboarding and assessment period, then hybrid<br><br>This is not a role for someone who wants to sit behind a desk all day. It&#39;s for a leader who enjoys being in the field, building relationships, solving problems, and helping both people and technology perform at a higher level.<br><br><br>*** For immediate and confidential consideration, please APPLY and EMAIL YOUR RESUME to MEREDITH CARLE . My email can be found on my LinkedIn page. Also, you may contact me at 515-303-4654. Or one click apply on our Robert Half website. No third party inquiries please. Our client cannot provide sponsorship and cannot hire C2C. ***
  • 2026-09-23T00:00:00Z
Software Engineer Manager / Application Development Manager
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 140000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>NEW ROLE: Application Development Manager / React FullStack Manager, Customer Facing Web Apps to $210K TOTAL COMPENSATION + 20% Bonus + Could you get used LONGER WEEKENDS? A 2 ½ day weekend!!! </p><p>HIRE IN SEPTEMBER ! React FullStack Manager, Customer Facing Web Apps – Modern Transformation – React, Azure, CX, &amp; CRM Applications, APi, &amp; Digital projects. **NOTE: React is a MUST HAVE SKILL! LOCATION: DES MOINES IOWA. ONSITE IN OFFICE WITH FLEXIBILITY! IN OFFICE DES MOINES Iowa – YOU MUST RESIDE IN DES MOINES OR RELO $:  </p><p>HIRE IN SEPTEMBER 2026!! NO SPONSORSHIP:. No F1 OPT OR nO H1B VISA. NO C2C.  </p><p>*** For immediate/ confidential consideration, please DM CARRIE DANGER - DIRECT email address can be found on my LinkedIn page. ***TOTAL COMP up to $210K Base + annual 20% Bonus + Benefits + FANTASTIC team + 2 1/2 day weekends! </p><p>TECH STACK KEYS ARE: using CLOUD -REACT Development is a MUST. .NET, Azure &amp; AWS experience, APi, Mobile, APi integration, 3rd party CRM vendor software experience. such as Salesforce. Solution Architecture with Cloud hosted applications. </p><p>The “SELL” to this job is EASY – they are implementing AI Assisted Development and AI Projects!! </p><p>Are you a Recent Senior Full Stack REACT Developer who has SHARP MODERN tech skills+, but you are a Application Development Manager with React + formal direct reports! TECH STACK: REACT plus CRM experience such as Salesforce + APi + back end and front end development + APi, Front End Development, 3rd Party Software experience CLOUD .Net / C# SOLUTION ARCHITECT + 3rd party vendor software experience. React Solution Architecture w/ Enterprise level experience Customer Facing Cloud based applications. End to end solutions for the customer, containerization, spin up new platform services. This is a SHIFT - Building up a platform -AWS containerization – Kubernetes / Docker &amp; AI.</p><p>MUST have the TECH stack:</p><p>*1+ year PLUS of formal Management experience. 2 + years is BETTER! This is NOT a job for a Tech Lead who has not had direct reports yet !  </p><p>* MODERN TECH STACK such as working with React / .NET, Cloud, Containerization - Kubernetes and Docker.</p><p>* AI Assisted Development – actually done REAL AI outcomes!!  </p><p>*5+ years of Application Development, including cloud based development experience . AWS or Azure considered.  </p><p>• Enterprise-level solution architecture &amp; customer-facing applications. ** Proven track record of building EASY to use External facing applications especially for a financial product.  </p><p>• Scale &amp; integrate with 3rd party solutions such as Salesforce OR any type of a CRM application. </p><p>• Strong API development and integration with 3rd party software, Salesforce.</p><p>• Containerization - Kubernetes and Docker.</p><p>Direct Hire position to $210 TOTAL COMPENSATION - $175K BASE PLUS 20% Bonus! 2 ½ day weekends! Immediate / confidential consideration, it is best to call me directly or message me on LinkedIn, Carrie Danger, SVP Technology &amp; Digital Practice / Permanent Placement @ My Direct Office #: 515-259-6087 or my cell is 515-991-0863 AND e-mail resume confidentially to Carrie Danger – My direct email address on my LinkedIn.</p>
  • 2026-09-23T00:00:00Z
Principal Platform Engineer
  • Des Moines, IA
  • remote
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 250000 - 300000 USD / Yearly
  • Principal Platform Engineer | Direct Hire Permanent<br>Location: Remote<br>Salary: $250,000-$300,000 Base + Bonus Potential<br>For immediate and confidential consideration, please send a message to MEREDITH CARLE on LinkedIn or send an email to me with your resume. My email can be found on my LinkedIn page.<br>Build the Engineering Platform That Powers Scale, Security, and AI Innovation<br>We are seeking a Principal Platform Engineer to lead the architecture, automation, and standardization of a modern cloud platform supporting enterprise-scale software delivery, cloud operations, and emerging AI capabilities.<br>This is a newly created, high-impact leadership role for a hands-on platform engineering expert who thrives at the intersection of cloud architecture, DevSecOps, developer experience, automation, and reliability engineering. You&#39;ll help define how engineering teams build, deploy, secure, and operate software across the organization.<br>What You&#39;ll Own<br> • Define and execute a platform engineering strategy that improves developer productivity, consistency, and operational resilience<br> • Architect and scale enterprise-grade CI/CD platforms that accelerate delivery while reducing operational risk<br> • Design and implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform with reusable, standardized modules<br> • Embed security throughout the engineering lifecycle through automated guardrails, policy-as-code, secrets management, and governance controls<br> • Advance deployment automation, progressive delivery practices, and rapid recovery capabilities<br> • Build observability strategies across distributed applications, microservices, and cloud-native environments<br> • Strengthen AWS cloud operations through improved IAM, networking, governance, and runtime visibility<br> • Establish engineering standards and platform best practices across multiple development teams and external partners<br>What You&#39;ll Bring<br> • 10+ years of Platform Engineering, DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure, or Site Reliability Engineering experience<br> • Proven success operating and scaling complex production CI/CD ecosystems<br> • Deep hands-on expertise with Terraform and modern Infrastructure as Code practices<br> • Strong background in DevSecOps, security automation, compliance, policy enforcement, and vulnerability management<br> • Experience implementing observability, monitoring, logging, and operational excellence across distributed systems<br> • Advanced knowledge of AWS, Kubernetes, IAM, networking, cloud architecture, and platform operations<br> • Strong understanding of software delivery, developer tooling, release management, and operational metrics such as reliability and MTTR<br> • Ability to influence technical direction, establish enterprise standards, and communicate effectively with engineering leadership and executive stakeholders<br>Why This Opportunity<br> • Strategic new role with significant influence on platform and engineering strategy<br> • Opportunity to build and mature a modern, AI-ready cloud platform<br> • Highly visible position partnering with senior engineering and business leaders<br> • Blend of architecture, hands-on engineering, and enterprise-wide technical leadership<br> • Direct impact on scalability, security, developer experience, and operational excellence<br> • Remote opportunity with exceptional compensation and bonus potential<br>If you&#39;re a platform engineering leader who enjoys building standardized, scalable, and secure cloud environments while shaping the future of engineering delivery, we&#39;d love to connect.
  • 2026-09-23T00:00:00Z
Tool & Die Engineer
  • Des Moines, IA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
  • Position: Tool &amp; Die Engineer - Manufacturing<br>Location: Greater Des Moines area<br>Salary: $80,000 - $100,000<br><br>*** For immediate and confidential consideration, please APPLY and EMAIL YOUR RESUME to MEREDITH CARLE . My email can be found on my LinkedIn page. ***<br><br>Tool &amp; Die Engineer<br>Join a stable manufacturer that continues to invest in its people, products, and U.S. operations. This is an opportunity to work in a modern, climate-controlled facility where you&#39;ll design and improve tooling that directly impacts quality, efficiency, and production success.<br>What You&#39;ll Do<br> • Design and develop press tooling, dies, fixtures, and manufacturing solutions<br> • Improve manufacturing processes and tooling performance<br> • Review engineering drawings and blueprints<br> • Support spare parts planning and documentation<br> • Troubleshoot production issues and drive continuous improvement<br> • Provide technical leadership and coaching to team members<br> • Ensure product quality and compliance standards are met<br>What We&#39;re Looking For<br> • 5+ years of Tool &amp; Die Engineering experience<br> • Associate degree in Tool &amp; Die Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or related field<br> • CAD experience (SolidWorks preferred; AutoCAD, Mastercam, and KeyCreator a plus)<br> • Strong blueprint reading, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills<br> • Leadership experience preferred<br>Why Join?<br> • $80,000 - $100,000 base salary<br> • First shift: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM<br> • Financially sound company with exceptional stability<br> • No history of layoffs<br> • Climate-controlled facility<br> • Growing business with new products and facility expansion<br> • Opportunities for long-term career growth<br><br>If you&#39;re an engineering-minded professional who enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges and wants to make a tangible impact, we&#39;d love to have a confidential conversation.<br><br>*** For immediate and confidential consideration, please APPLY and EMAIL YOUR RESUME to MEREDITH CARLE . My email can be found on my LinkedIn page. Also, you may contact me at 515-303-4654. Or one click apply on our Robert Half website. No third party inquiries please. Our client cannot provide sponsorship and cannot hire C2C. ***
  • 2026-10-14T00:00:00Z
Sr. Java Software Engineer
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • remote
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a senior-level software engineer to join a contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role, supporting life insurance technology initiatives in West Des Moines, Iowa. This role will guide technical direction across policy administration and connected enterprise platforms, helping deliver resilient, secure, and scalable solutions that support both customer and operational needs. The ideal candidate brings deep Java engineering expertise, strong integration experience, and the ability to influence architecture, delivery, and modernization efforts in a complex distributed environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide technical leadership for solution design and implementation across policy administration applications and interconnected enterprise systems.<br>• Build and enhance software components using Java, Spring Boot, Angular, TypeScript, and integration technologies to support business-critical insurance capabilities.<br>• Drive end-to-end architecture decisions by assessing dependencies, integration points, and system impacts across upstream and downstream platforms.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver APIs, data flows, and middleware integrations that connect customer-facing tools, operational systems, and reporting environments.<br>• Lead design reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions to promote maintainable engineering standards and sound architectural choices.<br>• Support deployment and delivery practices through CI/CD pipelines, containerized applications, Kubernetes, and modern DevSecOps approaches.<br>• Investigate and resolve complex production issues spanning applications, APIs, databases, middleware, and enterprise support systems.<br>• Recommend solution placement across application, integration, and data layers to ensure capabilities are implemented in the most effective technology domain.<br>• Contribute to technical roadmaps, modernization planning, and engineering improvements that strengthen long-term platform performance and scalability.
  • 2026-10-13T00:00:00Z