At FHLB Des Moines, we work each day to develop an inclusive culture that supports and leverages the complexity of a diverse workforce. This enables us to effectively serve the needs of our members and help them succeed.

Accountabilities:

Job Description:

• Works as a member of the application development team to complete custom software solutions related to the Bank's highest priority initiatives.
• Create well-written, efficient code in Java for various applications.
• Supports existing applications and projects by responding to incidents, problems, and service requests.
• Has a continuous improvement mindset as it relates to methodologies, procedures, and technologies.
• Works with business partners directly to ensure solution requirements and quality are addressed in the development cycle.
• Works closely with other team members to ensure solutions are well communicated and documented.
• Works with the business areas to gain a strong understanding of the product line you are assigned to support.
• Provides application analysis and support for vendor developed applications.
• Unit tests completed software thoroughly to ensure functionality and performance.
• Document and comment code so it can be easily understood.
• Understands internal controls and regulatory requirements as they relate to the financial industry.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Management Information Systems, relevant field or 3+ years of experience in software development.
• Experience developing software using technologies such as Java, Angular, SQL, Bootstrap, and Git.
• Experience with Java, open source frameworks (e.g., Spring Ecosystem, Hibernate, jUnit).
• Deep understanding of object-oriented design principles and patterns, application architecture, test driven development, and the software development lifecycle.
• Experience with automated test, build, and integration techniques.
• Ability to communicate to all levels of users (internal and external), strong problem-solving skills, adaptable, proactive and willing to take ownership.
• Ability to positively engage, self-motivate and possess a strong desire to learn.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills that promote effective working relationships in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to communicate to all levels of users (internal and external), strong problem-solving skills, adaptable, proactive and willing to take ownership.
• Ability to positively engage, self-motivate and possess a strong desire to learn.

Compensation Range:

This salary range represents the Bank’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of hire. Offer to be determined by selected applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills & abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. This role is also eligible to participate in the Bank’s annual incentive plan.

As part of our competitive Total Rewards package, the Bank offers 11 paid holidays, 5 weeks of PTO and a work culture that values work/life balance. Most roles are eligible for our hybrid work schedule of 3 days per week in office, 2 days per week work-from-home. We match 100% of the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k), and provide an additional 4% non-discretionary contribution to your 401(k) at the end of year. More information on our Total Rewards program can be found here.

At FHLB Des Moines, we celebrate diversity, work to create an inclusive culture and champion equity in all of our policies and practices. This enables us to effectively serve the needs of our members and help them succeed. FHLB Des Moines is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information (including family medical history), status as a parent or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.