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Principal Developer

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$128.21 - $152.25/hr

Provides application analysis and support for vendor developed applications.* Ensures software ... Experience with Java 11 and open source frameworks (e.g., Spring Ecosystem, Hibernate, jUnit5 ...

Principal Developer

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$145K - $160K/yr

Provides application analysis and support for vendor developed applications. * Ensures software ... Experience with Java 11 and open source frameworks (e.g., Spring Ecosystem, Hibernate, jUnit5 ...

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As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for open source intelligence analyst in Iowa is $92,628.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,500.00 and $115,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Open Source Intelligence Analyst job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,628 per year, or $44.5 per hour.

$145K - $160K/yr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Design and develop technical solutions to support business needs.

  • Review code, support existing applications, and respond to incidents and service requests.

  • Mentor and lead other developers, ensuring solutions are well communicated and documented.


Job description

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.
The Principal Developer is a member of the application development team. The position is responsible for designing and developing technical solutions in support of our business needs. Using a continuous improvement mindset, the Principal Developer will help to establish necessary development practices using agile principles. In addition, the individual will provide mentorship and leadership to other team members and on projects and initiatives.
Accountabilities:
Responsibilities/Duties/Function/Tasks:
  • 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.
  • Review other developers code and provide constructive feedback.
  • 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.
  • Mentors and supports other developers in the design and construction of software solutions.
  • 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.
  • Acts as the technical Lead on application development initiatives.
  • Works with the business areas to gain a strong understanding of the product line you are assigned to support.
  • Unit tests completed software thoroughly to ensure functionality and performance.
  • Considered the SME in all technologies utilized by the team and in your overall applications knowledge and expertise by both IT and the applicable business area(s).
  • Recommend patches and fixes for broken code.
  • Provides application analysis and support for vendor developed applications.
  • Ensures software designs and development efforts are implemented consistently, on-time, and within budget constraints; requiring limited revisions.
  • Understands internal controls and regulatory requirements as they relate to the financial industry.
  • Multitask and work on multiple development initiatives at the same time.
  • Create full stack enterprise software solutions to business problems.
  • Leverage Artificial Intelligence to improve development efficiency, solution quality, and team productivity.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Management Information Systems, relevant field and 10+ years' experience or 12+ years' equivalent work experience.
  • Experience leading other developers in the projects they are assigned.
  • Deep understanding and experience in developing enterprise software solutions using technologies such as Java, SQL, HTML, CSS, Angular, Bootstrap, Typescript, Node.
  • Deep understanding and experience with Java 8 or beyond and open-source frameworks (e.g., Spring Ecosystem, Hibernate, jUnit).
  • Experience developing software using technologies such as Java EE, XML, SQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular 11, Bootstrap, Foundation, Typescript, NodeJS.
  • Experience with Java 11 and open source frameworks (e.g., Spring Ecosystem, Hibernate, jUnit5, Mockito).
  • Deep understanding and experience in object-oriented design principles and patterns, application architecture, test driven development, and the software development lifecycle.
  • Deep understanding and experience with automated test, build, and integration techniques.
  • Deep understanding and experience in development teams using automation associated with continuous integration, deployment and release management.
  • Deep understanding and experience with multiple development methodologies and principles including Agile, Scrum, and waterfall.
  • Deep understanding and experience with data driven design and development principles.
  • Deep understanding and experience with infrastructure automation tools such Gitlab.
  • 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.
  • Financial Services industry experience preferred but not required.

Compensation Range:
Annual Salary: $145,000.00 - $160,000.00
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. 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 work to create an inclusive culture. 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.