Position: Principal Data Engineer | Direct Hire Permanent<br>Location: Remote<br>Salary: $180,000 - $225,000 base plus SIGNIFICANT bonus and or equity potential<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>Build the data foundation that powers analytics, AI, and enterprise decision-making.<br>We’re hiring a Principal Data Engineer to design and deliver a modern, scalable data platform from the ground up. This is a high-impact, hands-on role where you’ll lead architecture decisions, build production-grade pipelines, and enable secure, multi-tenant data capabilities that support everything from reporting to advanced AI use cases.<br><br>What You’ll Own<br> • Design and build a modern data platform across ingestion, transformation, storage, and consumption<br> • Develop scalable batch and real-time pipelines across diverse data sources (relational, event, document)<br> • Establish data architecture standards, modeling practices, and engineering frameworks<br> • Create secure, multi-tenant data environments with strong governance and access controls<br> • Build data models and serving layers for reporting, self-service analytics, and AI workloads<br> • Evaluate and implement cloud data technologies for performance, cost, and scalability<br> • Partner with engineering and business leaders to align data strategy with company priorities<br> • Guide vendors and external partners while enforcing internal data standards and quality<br><br>What You Bring<br> • 10+ years of experience in data engineering, including large-scale architecture ownership<br> • Strong programming skills in Python and experience with tools like Spark, Kafka, or similar<br> • Expertise building batch and streaming pipelines in cloud environments (AWS preferred)<br> • Deep knowledge of data modeling for both transactional and analytical systems<br> • Hands-on experience with Snowflake, Redshift, or modern data platforms<br> • Strong understanding of data governance, privacy, and secure data design<br> • Experience with ETL frameworks, testing, and CI/CD-driven data workflows<br> • Ability to clearly communicate technical strategy and tradeoffs to senior stakeholders<br><br>Why This Role<br> • Architect and build a next-generation data platform from foundational level<br> • Direct impact on analytics, product insights, and AI capabilities<br> • High ownership, visibility, and influence across engineering and leadership<br> • Opportunity to define standards, tooling, and long-term data strategy<br><br>If you’re a hands-on data engineer who enjoys building scalable platforms and shaping how data is leveraged across an organization, this is a high-impact opportunity to lead from the front.<br><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. ***
Position: Principal Data Engineer | Direct Hire Permanent<br>Location: Remote<br>Salary: $225,000 - 300,000 base plus 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><br>Build the data foundation that powers analytics, AI, and enterprise decision-making.<br>We’re hiring a Principal Data Engineer to design and deliver a modern, scalable data platform from the ground up. This is a high-impact, hands-on role where you’ll lead architecture decisions, build production-grade pipelines, and enable secure, multi-tenant data capabilities that support everything from reporting to advanced AI use cases.<br><br>What You’ll Own<br> • Design and build a modern data platform across ingestion, transformation, storage, and consumption<br> • Develop scalable batch and real-time pipelines across diverse data sources (relational, event, document)<br> • Establish data architecture standards, modeling practices, and engineering frameworks<br> • Create secure, multi-tenant data environments with strong governance and access controls<br> • Build data models and serving layers for reporting, self-service analytics, and AI workloads<br> • Evaluate and implement cloud data technologies for performance, cost, and scalability<br> • Partner with engineering and business leaders to align data strategy with company priorities<br> • Guide vendors and external partners while enforcing internal data standards and quality<br><br>What You Bring<br> • 10+ years of experience in data engineering, including large-scale architecture ownership<br> • Strong programming skills in Python and experience with tools like Spark, Kafka, or similar<br> • Expertise building batch and streaming pipelines in cloud environments (AWS preferred)<br> • Deep knowledge of data modeling for both transactional and analytical systems<br> • Hands-on experience with Snowflake, Redshift, or modern data platforms<br> • Strong understanding of data governance, privacy, and secure data design<br> • Experience with ETL frameworks, testing, and CI/CD-driven data workflows<br> • Ability to clearly communicate technical strategy and tradeoffs to senior stakeholders<br><br>Why This Role<br> • Architect and build a next-generation data platform from foundational level<br> • Direct impact on analytics, product insights, and AI capabilities<br> • High ownership, visibility, and influence across engineering and leadership<br> • Opportunity to define standards, tooling, and long-term data strategy<br><br>If you’re a hands-on data engineer who enjoys building scalable platforms and shaping how data is leveraged across an organization, this is a high-impact opportunity to lead from the front.
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'll help define how engineering teams build, deploy, secure, and operate software across the organization.<br>What You'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'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're a platform engineering leader who enjoys building standardized, scalable, and secure cloud environments while shaping the future of engineering delivery, we'd love to connect.
Position: Principal Platform Engineer | Direct Hire Permanent<br>Location: Remote<br>Salary: $180,000 - $225,000 base plus SIGNIFICANT bonus and or equity potential<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>Ready to build the backbone of a modern engineering organization?<br>We’re looking for a Principal Platform Engineer to architect and scale a next-generation cloud platform powering secure, reliable, and high-velocity software delivery—including support for AI-enabled applications. This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role where you’ll define how engineering operates at scale.<br><br>What You’ll Own<br> • Lead the design of a scalable, secure platform that standardizes how teams build and deploy software<br> • Build and evolve CI/CD pipelines that are fast, reliable, and production-grade<br> • Develop infrastructure as code (Terraform) with reusable, enterprise-ready modules<br> • Embed security into every layer (DevSecOps, policy-as-code, secrets, governance)<br> • Implement progressive delivery (canary, blue/green) and rapid recovery strategies<br> • Establish end-to-end observability across microservices and distributed systems<br> • Drive AWS cloud architecture, including IAM, networking, and operational visibility<br> • Partner across teams to set standards and elevate engineering maturity<br><br>What You Bring<br> • 10+ years in Platform Engineering, DevOps, or Infrastructure at a senior or principal level<br> • Proven experience running complex CI/CD environments at scale<br> • Deep expertise with Terraform and cloud-native infrastructure<br> • Strong DevSecOps mindset (security automation, compliance, policy enforcement)<br> • Experience building observability for distributed systems<br> • Advanced knowledge of AWS, Kubernetes, IAM, and networking<br> • Ability to influence across teams and drive enterprise-wide standards<br><br>Why This Role<br> • Build a modern platform from the ground up—not maintain legacy systems<br> • Shape the future of cloud, security, and AI-ready infrastructure<br> • High ownership, visibility, and impact on engineering velocity<br> • Work at the intersection of architecture, automation, and scale<br><br>If you thrive on solving complex platform challenges and want to define how engineering operates at scale, this is your opportunity.<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. ***
<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, & CRM Applications, APi, & 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 & 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 & 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 & customer-facing applications. ** Proven track record of building EASY to use External facing applications especially for a financial product. </p><p>• Scale & 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 & 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>
<p>We are looking for a Remote Full Stack .NET Developer to join a company in based in Ankeny, Iowa. This role is suited to a self-directed software engineer who can build and support modern application features with minimal supervision while collaborating with technical stakeholders as needed. The ideal candidate brings strong experience across the Microsoft development stack and can contribute thoughtful, well-documented solutions that align with established engineering standards.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Design, build, and enhance full stack applications using C#, .NET, ASP.NET, and related Microsoft technologies.</p><p>• Develop backend services and web components with a focus on maintainable architecture, performance, and reliability.</p><p>• Create data access layers and business logic using Entity Framework and established development best practices.</p><p>• Produce clear technical documentation to support code quality, future enhancements, and team knowledge sharing.</p><p>• Work independently to plan, implement, test, and troubleshoot features while keeping work aligned with project expectations.</p><p>• Apply sound software design principles and architectural patterns when developing new functionality from the ground up.</p><p>• Follow defined engineering procedures, coding standards, and team protocols throughout the development lifecycle.</p><p>• Provide informed technical input and practical recommendations to leadership on implementation approaches and solution options.</p>
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'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'll be traveling to a location helping resolve a networking issue alongside your team.<br>What You'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'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. ***
<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't another corporate software engineering job.</p><p>If you're looking for endless meetings, layers of approvals, rigid processes, and years of waiting for your ideas to matter, this probably isn't for you.</p><p>If you'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'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're looking for engineers who think like builders.</p><p><br></p><p>What They'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'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've been looking for.</p><p><br></p><p>***</p>
<p>** NOTE: This role is Hybrid ONSITE 4 days per week in Des Moines, IA **</p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for a SENIOR Java Software Developer to support banking technology initiatives in Des Moines, Iowa. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a developer who enjoys building reliable applications across both front-end and back-end environments. The role will focus on creating and enhancing enterprise solutions using modern Java frameworks, Angular, and database-driven services while partnering with teams to deliver scalable results.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Build, enhance, and maintain Java-based applications that support banking operations and business objectives.</p><p>• Develop user-facing features with JavaScript and Angular to deliver responsive and intuitive web experiences.</p><p>• Design and implement backend services using Spring, Spring Boot, and Maven within enterprise application environments.</p><p>• Write, optimize, and troubleshoot SQL and PL/SQL code to support data processing, integration, and application performance.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate functional needs into technical solutions and high-quality software deliverables.</p><p>• Contribute to API development and system integration work using Java-based service frameworks and RESTful design practices.</p><p>• Review application performance, resolve defects, and apply coding best practices to improve reliability and maintainability.</p><p>• Use Excel for analysis, reporting support, or data validation as needed within development and testing activities.</p><p><br></p><p>** NOTE: This role is Hybrid ONSITE 4 days per week in Des Moines, IA **</p>