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Kuder Inc

Sr Software Engineer Full Stack

Adel, IA · On-site

Position Overview: The Senior Software Engineer - Full Stack is responsible for designing ... Design, develop, and maintain front-end and back-end systems, APIs, and integrations * Maintain and ...

Austin Capital Bank

Junior QA Engineer

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$65K - $85K/yr

Junior QA Engineer Location: Des Moines, Iowa / in office 3-4 days per week About Us: Austin ... Do you want to work with a small, high-performing team developing innovative software applications?

Austin Capital Bank

Junior QA Engineer

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$65K - $85K/yr

Junior QA Engineer Location: Des Moines, Iowa / in office 3-4 days per week About Us: Austin ... Do you want to work with a small, high-performing team developing innovative software applications?

Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)

Software Developer

Ames, IA · On-site

$85K - $116K/yr

Collaborate with back-end C#/.Net and AWS data engineers to define clean API contracts and ensure ... Apply and promote best software engineering practices within an Agile framework * Use Git and ...

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Kuder Inc

Software Engineer Full Stack

Adel, IA · On-site

The Software Engineer - Full Stack is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining user ... Design, develop, and maintain front-end and back-end systems, APIs, and integrations * Enhance and ...

Genesis10

Software Engineer - 100% Remote

Johnston, IA · On-site

$49.40 - $59.40/hr

The Software Engineer will build new dashboard features, fix data rendering bugs, and maintain ... This position requires a blend of frontend and backend development skills. Key Responsibilities:

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Junior Backend Software Engineer, and why are they important?

A Junior Backend Software Engineer should have a solid understanding of programming languages like Java, Python, or Node.js, as well as knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and basic database management. Familiarity with frameworks (such as Spring or Django), RESTful APIs, version control systems like Git, and cloud platforms is often required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication help junior engineers collaborate and learn within development teams. These skills ensure code quality, system reliability, and growth in a fast-paced technical environment.

What are some common challenges faced by Junior Backend Software Engineers during their first year on the job?

Junior Backend Software Engineers often encounter challenges such as understanding and adapting to large, existing codebases, navigating code review processes, and learning to write efficient, maintainable code that meets team standards. Collaboration with frontend developers and DevOps teams can also be new, requiring effective communication to ensure seamless integration. Overcoming these challenges typically involves asking questions, seeking mentorship, and dedicating time to continuous learning and documentation review.

What does a Junior Backend Software Engineer do?

A Junior Backend Software Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining the server-side logic and databases that power web applications. They typically work with programming languages like Python, Java, or Node.js, and collaborate closely with frontend developers, QA engineers, and product teams to ensure seamless data flow and application performance. Their tasks often include writing APIs, managing databases, debugging code, and learning best practices for code efficiency and security. As juniors, they are also expected to learn from senior engineers and gradually take on more complex responsibilities as they gain experience.
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Sr Software Engineer Full Stack

Sr Software Engineer Full Stack

Kuder Inc

Adel, IA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

Position Overview:

The Senior Software Engineer – Full Stack is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable user interfaces, integrations, and backend systems that support core products and services. This role serves as a technical leader, driving architecture decisions, mentoring engineers, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, secure, and performant solutions.

This position plays a key role in shaping modern cloud-based application architecture, improving engineering practices, and aligning technical solutions with business and partner needs. The Senior Software Engineer is expected to balance strategic design with hands-on development while contributing to continuous improvement across people, processes, and technology.

A foundational understanding of the education technology industry—particularly career planning, counseling, and workforce development—is beneficial.

Location

Headquarters: Adel, Iowa
Work Model: Hybrid (Monday–Thursday onsite; Friday remote optional)


Essential Job Functions:

Technical Leadership & Delivery
  • Serve as technical lead and implementor for complex initiatives, including architecture, design, development, data access, testing, and deployment
  • Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality, secure, and scalable code aligned with sprint and release commitments
  • Mentor, coach, and guide software engineers; promote engineering best practices and continuous improvement
Application Development
  • Design, develop, and maintain front-end and back-end systems, APIs, and integrations
  • Maintain and enhance existing applications, including partner customizations
  • Lead development of data models and data access patterns across systems
Architecture & System Design
  • Inform and evolve scalable full stack architectures across front-end, application, and data layers
  • Lead design reviews and ensure appropriate architectural artifacts are created and maintained
  • Contribute to long-term technology strategy and modernization efforts
Cloud & Platform Engineering
  • Support cloud-native and hybrid architectures (Azure preferred)
  • Improve and maintain containerized applications using technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
  • Leverage Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform) to provision and manage environments
  • Contribute to the evolution of platform architecture across all application layers
DevSecOps & Quality Engineering
  • Support improvements in DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and security integration
  • Ensure appropriate testing strategies are implemented (unit, integration, performance, regression)
  • Promote secure coding practices and participate in vulnerability remediation and compliance efforts
Collaboration & Cross-Functional Engagement
  • Partner with Product, UX/UI, Data, and Engineering teams to define technical solutions and estimates
  • Engage internal stakeholders and external partners at appropriate stages of the development lifecycle
  • Support go-live planning and ensure operational readiness for releases
Documentation & Standards
  • Own and drive technical documentation standards across the development lifecycle
  • Ensure architecture diagrams, design artifacts, and system documentation are accurate and up to date
Operations & Continuous Improvement
  • Evaluate and enhance application monitoring, performance, and reliability
  • Support production systems, including participation in on-call or after-hours support as needed
  • Contribute to the maturity of IT processes, governance, and vendor management practices
Professional Development
  • Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, frameworks, and industry trends
  • Participate in ongoing training related to both technology and the education/career development domain

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, MIS, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 6+ years of software development experience
  • 3+ years of full stack development experience
  • Proven experience in leading development efforts
Technical Expertise
  • Strong experience with:
    • Node.js and modern front-end tooling
    • .NET / .NET Core
    • C#
    • SQL and relational databases
    • RESTful APIs
    • JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, Vue, etc.)
  • Experience with UI frameworks (e.g., Material UI, Carbon Design System)
  • Strong understanding of object-oriented design and design patterns (MVC/MVP)
Cloud & Infrastructure
  • Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
  • Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform)
  • Experience working in hybrid (cloud and on-premise) environments
Engineering Practices
  • Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing
  • Experience with performance, load, and regression testing
Additional Skills
  • Strong understanding of UX/UI principles and accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA)
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Strong organizational, project management, and documentation abilities
  • Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
  • Strong customer focus and sense of urgency

Professional: Ability to follow Kuder’s culture and values:

    • Attitude is Everything – We believe we have more potential to accomplish goals, develop resiliency, and make improvements when we choose to lead with a positive attitude.
    • Create Partnerships – We create genuine, flexible, and long-term partnerships that cultivate collaboration and support for achieving common goals.
    • Deliver Success – We drive results and reach our goals with passion, urgency, and a commitment to excellence. We are accountable and encouraging as we collectively celebrate our victories and turn setbacks into progress.
    • Foster Innovation – We promote innovation and welcome ideas. We are curious, we listen, and we take action to elevate and improve how we deliver reliable solutions.
    • Thrive Together – We invest in an authentic environment where our team is motivated, supported, and successful. We respect all voices and experiences as we work together for meaningful growth.


This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

At this time, we’re not able to consider candidates needing sponsorship now or in the future or those needing work authorization for this role. (This includes students on F1-OPT, F1-CPT, J-1, etc.) However, we hope you continue to keep us in mind for future opportunities.


We value diversity, equity and inclusion. We value the power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging. We seek to infuse diversity and inclusion in everything we do while promoting a culture where differences are embraced as strengths; opportunities are equal and accessible; consideration and respect are the norm; and all team members are supported in reaching their full potential.


Through our talent, we believe that diversity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to a sustainable environment and workplace where talent can learn, grow, and thrive.


I have read and understand the responsibilities of the position. After training, I would be able to perform all essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.