7 Results for Systems Engineer Jobs in West Des Moines, IA

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Endpoint Systems Engineer

Ankeny, IA
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Temporary / Contract
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Endpoint Systems Engineer to support and improve endpoint operations for a large organization in Ankeny, Iowa. This Long-term Contract position focuses on building scalable automation, strengthening endpoint reliability, and helping teams work more efficiently through thoughtful engineering solutions. The ideal candidate brings strong PowerShell expertise, sound systems analysis skills, and the ability to work effectively both independently and with cross-functional partners. Responsibilities: • Design and enhance endpoint automation workflows that improve operational efficiency and support evolving business needs at scale. • Create, test, and deploy PowerShell, batch, and other scripting solutions to install, configure, and update internal and third-party applications. • Establish and maintain validation processes to confirm devices are correctly configured during new deployments and hardware replacements. • Develop practical redundancy approaches that improve resilience and reduce disruption across endpoint services. • Contribute to the planning and improvement of technical support systems that enable stable day-to-day operations. • Evaluate and certify software used in store environments, including updates and modifications from external vendors. • Build tools, scripts, and routines that minimize manual effort and streamline recurring administrative tasks. • Partner with technical and business stakeholders to identify endpoint issues, assess root causes, and implement effective solutions.
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

Sr. Software Engineer

Des Moines, IA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
Position: Software Engineer (MULTIPLE open permanent positions, VARYING LEVELS)Location: Des Moines, IA -- HYBRID weekly (NO REMOTE candidates)Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 base + exceptional benefits *** For immediate and confidential consideration, please APPLY and EMAIL YOUR RESUME to MEREDITH CARLE . My email can be found on my LinkedIn page. *** Multiple Openings | Hybrid | High-Growth Product Technology Company | Des Moines, IAThis isn't another corporate software engineering job.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.If you're looking for the opportunity to build, influence, innovate, and directly impact customers while working alongside other high-caliber engineers, keep reading.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.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.Why Engineers Are Excited About This Opportunity • Build products that customers actually use and depend on • Work alongside smart, driven, entrepreneurial engineers • Have a voice in architecture, design, and technical decisions • Work in a culture that values ownership over bureaucracy • Contribute directly to product strategy and innovation • Collaborate with leaders who genuinely care about engineering excellence • Help shape the future of a rapidly scaling software platform • Be recognized and rewarded for ideas, impact, and results This organization believes great engineers should be empowered to solve problems, challenge assumptions, and help drive the business forward.They're looking for engineers who think like builders. What They're Looking For • Experience developing modern software applications using technologies such as React, TypeScript, JavaScript, .NET, AWS, APIs, and cloud-native architectures • Passion for building products and solving customer problems • Strong problem-solving and engineering fundamentals • Experience or interest in modern development practices including CI/CD, observability, testing, and AI-assisted development • Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-moving environment • Engineers who take ownership and accountability for outcomes • Curious learners who enjoy exploring new technologies and approaches Most importantly, you want your work to matter.You want to build software, influence decisions, learn from strong teammates, and help create products that customers love.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. ***
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

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. Responsibilities: • Lead the architecture and rollout of advanced network peering solutions that support secure, resilient, and high-performing connectivity across the enterprise. • Design, implement, and maintain complex routing, switching, and transport environments spanning Layer 1, Layer 2, and Layer 3 network services. • Create technical standards, detailed diagrams, and supporting documentation for network, telephony, video, and connectivity solutions. • Evaluate network hardware, software platforms, and monitoring technologies, then coordinate adoption and deployment based on business and technical needs. • Provide senior-level engineering guidance to network team members, including knowledge sharing for configuration, troubleshooting, and operational support. • Drive the development of secure network architectures by implementing controls such as segmented environments, DMZ frameworks, web filtering, and intrusion prevention capabilities. • Assess the impact of new services and infrastructure changes by producing network designs and architectural recommendations aligned with long-term strategy. • Contribute technical leadership in balancing traditional networking approaches with software-defined and cloud-connected solutions to deliver cost-effective services. • 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) Location: Mason City, IA / Ames, IA (Initially onsite, then hybrid) Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 base annual salary plus excellent benefits *** For immediate and confidential consideration, please APPLY and EMAIL YOUR RESUME to MEREDITH CARLE . My email can be found on my LinkedIn page. *** IT Infrastructure Director (Player/Coach) Are you the type of IT leader who enjoys solving problems instead of just talking about them? 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. 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. What You'll Bring • IT leadership experience with infrastructure and networking expertise • Strong customer-service mindset and people leadership skills • Experience supporting multiple locations or distributed operations • Ability to create structure, documentation, and operational consistency • Willingness to be onsite and travel throughout the territory Why This Opportunity? • High-impact leadership role with executive visibility • Opportunity to modernize and standardize technology operations • Broad ownership across infrastructure, networking, support, and strategy • Stable, financially sound organization serving its communities for over 35 years • Ideal for someone who enjoys building teams, solving challenges, and making a lasting impact Travel: Frequent day travel throughout the territory required Schedule: Onsite during initial onboarding and assessment period, then hybrid 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. *** 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
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!!! 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 $: HIRE IN SEPTEMBER 2026!! NO SPONSORSHIP:. No F1 OPT OR nO H1B VISA. NO C2C. *** 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! 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. The “SELL” to this job is EASY – they are implementing AI Assisted Development and AI Projects!! 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.MUST have the TECH stack:*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 ! * MODERN TECH STACK such as working with React / .NET, Cloud, Containerization - Kubernetes and Docker.* AI Assisted Development – actually done REAL AI outcomes!! *5+ years of Application Development, including cloud based development experience . AWS or Azure considered. • Enterprise-level solution architecture & customer-facing applications. ** Proven track record of building EASY to use External facing applications especially for a financial product. • Scale & integrate with 3rd party solutions such as Salesforce OR any type of a CRM application. • Strong API development and integration with 3rd party software, Salesforce.• Containerization - Kubernetes and Docker.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.
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 Location: Remote Salary: $250,000-$300,000 Base + Bonus Potential 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. Build the Engineering Platform That Powers Scale, Security, and AI Innovation 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. 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. What You'll Own • Define and execute a platform engineering strategy that improves developer productivity, consistency, and operational resilience • Architect and scale enterprise-grade CI/CD platforms that accelerate delivery while reducing operational risk • Design and implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform with reusable, standardized modules • Embed security throughout the engineering lifecycle through automated guardrails, policy-as-code, secrets management, and governance controls • Advance deployment automation, progressive delivery practices, and rapid recovery capabilities • Build observability strategies across distributed applications, microservices, and cloud-native environments • Strengthen AWS cloud operations through improved IAM, networking, governance, and runtime visibility • Establish engineering standards and platform best practices across multiple development teams and external partners What You'll Bring • 10+ years of Platform Engineering, DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure, or Site Reliability Engineering experience • Proven success operating and scaling complex production CI/CD ecosystems • Deep hands-on expertise with Terraform and modern Infrastructure as Code practices • Strong background in DevSecOps, security automation, compliance, policy enforcement, and vulnerability management • Experience implementing observability, monitoring, logging, and operational excellence across distributed systems • Advanced knowledge of AWS, Kubernetes, IAM, networking, cloud architecture, and platform operations • Strong understanding of software delivery, developer tooling, release management, and operational metrics such as reliability and MTTR • Ability to influence technical direction, establish enterprise standards, and communicate effectively with engineering leadership and executive stakeholders Why This Opportunity • Strategic new role with significant influence on platform and engineering strategy • Opportunity to build and mature a modern, AI-ready cloud platform • Highly visible position partnering with senior engineering and business leaders • Blend of architecture, hands-on engineering, and enterprise-wide technical leadership • Direct impact on scalability, security, developer experience, and operational excellence • Remote opportunity with exceptional compensation and bonus potential 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.
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Principal Platform Engineer

Des Moines, IA
remote
Permanent / Full Time
200000 - 225000 USD / Yearly
Position: Principal Platform Engineer | Direct Hire Permanent Location: Remote Salary: $180,000 - $225,000 base plus SIGNIFICANT bonus and or equity potential *** 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. *** Ready to build the backbone of a modern engineering organization? 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. What You’ll Own • Lead the design of a scalable, secure platform that standardizes how teams build and deploy software • Build and evolve CI/CD pipelines that are fast, reliable, and production-grade • Develop infrastructure as code (Terraform) with reusable, enterprise-ready modules • Embed security into every layer (DevSecOps, policy-as-code, secrets, governance) • Implement progressive delivery (canary, blue/green) and rapid recovery strategies • Establish end-to-end observability across microservices and distributed systems • Drive AWS cloud architecture, including IAM, networking, and operational visibility • Partner across teams to set standards and elevate engineering maturity What You Bring • 10+ years in Platform Engineering, DevOps, or Infrastructure at a senior or principal level • Proven experience running complex CI/CD environments at scale • Deep expertise with Terraform and cloud-native infrastructure • Strong DevSecOps mindset (security automation, compliance, policy enforcement) • Experience building observability for distributed systems • Advanced knowledge of AWS, Kubernetes, IAM, and networking • Ability to influence across teams and drive enterprise-wide standards Why This Role • Build a modern platform from the ground up—not maintain legacy systems • Shape the future of cloud, security, and AI-ready infrastructure • High ownership, visibility, and impact on engineering velocity • Work at the intersection of architecture, automation, and scale If you thrive on solving complex platform challenges and want to define how engineering operates at scale, this is your opportunity. *** 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. ***
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

7 results for Systems Engineer in West Des Moines, IA