<p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Software Engineer/Python to support a chemicals manufacturing organization in Johnston, Iowa. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can design and build backend services that strengthen a modern agronomic software platform while collaborating closely with an agile development team. The role focuses on creating secure, scalable solutions, shaping shared data models, and contributing to geospatially driven capabilities that support critical business applications.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Design, develop, and enhance core backend services that power enterprise agronomic applications.</p><p>• Build and support authentication and access control capabilities using modern identity technologies, including Microsoft Entra ID.</p><p>• Establish and refine shared data structures and foundational service patterns that influence multiple teams and systems.</p><p>• Deliver software features independently while partnering with agile team members to release improvements and sustain existing functionality.</p><p>• Create solutions in Python and contribute across related technologies within the broader application stack, including .NET and JavaScript-based components.</p><p>• Develop and maintain geospatial functionality using mapping and spatial tools to enable location-based data use cases.</p><p>• Apply authorization models such as relationship-based access control to strengthen platform security and governance.</p><p>• Troubleshoot production issues, improve system reliability, and optimize performance across core platform services.</p>
<p>Are you a visionary leader passionate about empowering others and creating environments where people thrive? Join our team as Assistant Vice President of Training and Development—a pivotal role responsible for guiding the strategic direction and execution of all learning initiatives across our organization.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Design, implement, and drive a comprehensive learning and development strategy that accelerates employee growth and aligns with business objectives.</li><li>Cultivate a culture of continuous learning, operational excellence, and service-minded leadership.</li><li>Oversee the development and deployment of engaging training programs for staff at all levels.</li><li>Collaborate with colleagues to identify skill gaps, build career pathways, and enhance employee performance.</li><li>Lead high-potential development programs, strengthening leadership pipelines throughout the company.</li><li>Establish and maintain partnerships with industry, academic, and regulatory entities to ensure best-in-class learning practices.</li><li>Define and track outcomes to assess training effectiveness and business impact, leveraging data-driven insights for ongoing improvement.</li><li>Mentor and manage the Training & Development team, fostering collaboration and innovation.</li><li>Ensure all learning content reflects our core values, service standards, and commitment to excellence.</li><li>Manage training-related vendors and oversee budget for learning initiatives.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Work Here:</strong></p><p>We’re committed to creating an inclusive and innovative workplace, where continual growth is encouraged and celebrated. You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact—driving learning and development that empowers our people and shapes our culture. We invest in our leaders and offer the resources, support, and flexibility needed to succeed. Enjoy competitive benefits, work-life balance, and the chance to collaborate with talented professionals passionate about making a difference. </p><p><br></p>
<p>As an IT Business Analyst, you will partner closely with product, technology, and operations teams to drive forward key initiatives in an Agile environment. You’ll help translate business needs into scalable technical solutions while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and user expectations.</p><p>This is a highly visible role with involvement across the full product lifecycle—from ideation through delivery and continuous improvement—within a fast-paced, innovation-focused environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Requirements Gathering:</strong> Collaborate with stakeholders and product owners to define business needs and translate them into clear, actionable user stories and functional requirements.</li><li><strong>Agile Delivery:</strong> Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives. Help prioritize work and ensure timely delivery.</li><li><strong>Solution Design:</strong> Partner with technical teams to design scalable and user-centric solutions. Assist in prototyping and roadmap development.</li><li><strong>Process Improvement:</strong> Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve efficiency through technology and automation.</li><li><strong>Production Support:</strong> Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate resolution efforts to ensure stability and minimal downtime.</li><li><strong>Incident Management:</strong> Track, document, and resolve incidents while contributing to continuous improvement efforts.</li><li><strong>Stakeholder Engagement:</strong> Act as a liaison between technical and business teams, ensuring alignment on priorities, timelines, and deliverables.</li><li><strong>Testing & Validation:</strong> Support testing efforts by developing test scenarios and validating solutions against business requirements.</li><li><strong>Data Analysis:</strong> Analyze system and user data to provide insights that inform business decisions and product enhancements.</li><li><strong>Continuous Improvement:</strong> Stay current on emerging technologies and industry trends to help drive innovation.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>5+ years of experience as an IT Business Analyst</li><li>Strong experience gathering and translating requirements into user stories and functional documentation</li><li>Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment</li><li>Experience working within Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban)</li><li>Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills</li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to bridge business and technical teams</li><li>Financial services industry experience is a plus, but not required</li><li>Customer, agent, employee web PORTAL experience would be huge plus</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a Business Analyst 2 to join our team in West Des Moines, Iowa on a contract basis with the opportunity for a permanent position. In this role, you will work with internal partners and product stakeholders to translate business objectives into clear functional requirements for small to mid-sized initiatives. This position combines business analysis, documentation, and project coordination to support successful solution delivery throughout the product lifecycle.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Partner with business units, stakeholders, and Product Owners to capture, clarify, and document technical and functional needs for assigned initiatives.<br>• Create and maintain process flows, system documentation, and other analysis artifacts that support development and operational understanding.<br>• Contribute to software delivery practices by preparing user stories, refining backlog items, and using project tools to keep work organized and traceable.<br>• Coordinate project activities across teams, helping manage timelines, communications, dependencies, and follow-up actions.<br>• Work closely with development teams to explain user requirements, answer questions, and support alignment from planning through implementation.<br>• Perform gap analysis and document review to identify process improvements, business impacts, and solution considerations.<br>• Facilitate discussions with internal customers and cross-functional teams to ensure requirements are complete, accurate, and validated.<br>• Provide additional analytical or project support duties as needed to meet business objectives.