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Soap Creek Resources

Design/Project Lead

Hampton, IA · On-site

$60K - $80K/yr

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both the technical design side and the coordination side of projects, acting as a key link between customers, engineers, and internal teams. This position ...

Soap Creek Resources

Design/Project Lead

Hampton, IA · On-site

$60K - $80K/yr

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both the technical design side and the coordination side of projects, acting as a key link between customers, engineers, and internal teams. This position ...

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Microsoft D365 F&O Technical Architect

Davenport, IA · On-site

$62.75 - $76/hr

... Design the end-to-end solutions, offer the best of industry processes, review functional and technical design documents, provide recommendations, coding, deployment, and code reviews. • Play a key ...

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How much do technical design jobs pay per year?

As of May 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for technical design in Iowa is $75,390.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61,100.00 and $86,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Technical Designer, and why are they important?

To excel as a Technical Designer, you need a strong understanding of design principles, garment construction, pattern making, and a relevant degree in fashion or apparel design. Familiarity with CAD software, technical specification tools, and digital pattern-making systems is typically required. Strong attention to detail, effective communication, and problem-solving skills are essential soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure accurate translation of design concepts into production-ready garments, facilitating collaboration and efficient product development.

How does a Technical Designer typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during the product development process?

Technical Designers work closely with product managers, engineers, and creative designers to ensure that initial concepts are translated into manufacturable products. They act as a bridge between design and production, clarifying specifications, resolving technical challenges, and updating documentation as prototypes evolve. Regular meetings and feedback sessions are common, and Technical Designers often review samples, adjust technical packs, and communicate directly with suppliers or manufacturers to address feasibility issues. This collaborative approach helps streamline the development timeline and ensures the final product meets both aesthetic and functional requirements.

What is technical design?

Technical design refers to the process of creating detailed plans, specifications, and documentation for systems, products, or projects, ensuring that technical requirements are met. It involves translating conceptual or user requirements into practical, workable solutions that can be implemented by engineering or development teams. Technical designers often work closely with engineers, architects, or developers to address feasibility, functionality, and compliance with standards. This role is crucial in fields like software development, engineering, architecture, and manufacturing. Effective technical design helps prevent problems during production and ensures that end products meet quality and performance expectations.

What is the difference between Technical Design vs Mechanical Design?

AspectTechnical DesignMechanical Design
Required CredentialsEngineering degree, technical certificationsEngineering degree, CAD certifications
Work EnvironmentDesign teams, project planning, technical documentationCAD modeling, prototype development, manufacturing collaboration
Employer & Industry UsageEngineering firms, tech companies, manufacturingManufacturing, automotive, aerospace industries
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding technical aspects of design processesFocus on mechanical components and systems

Technical Design involves creating detailed technical specifications and plans for projects, often focusing on systems and technical requirements. Mechanical Design centers on developing physical components and assemblies, emphasizing CAD modeling and prototyping. While both roles require engineering knowledge, Technical Design emphasizes technical documentation and system integration, whereas Mechanical Design concentrates on physical product development.

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Full Stack Technical Analyst

Full Stack Technical Analyst

Pella Corporation

Urbandale, IA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Pella rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 129 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

186th of 512 rated manufacturers

Job description

About Pella Corporation

As the #1 most-preferred national window and door brand by homeowners across the country, Pella Corporation leads the industry in innovation and design. Founded in 1925, today the Pella Family of Brands encompasses a robust product offering sold and installed through various channels. We are a growing, privately owned company with 20 manufacturing locations and over 10,000 team members in the U.S. and Canada. Pella is consistently recognized as a great place to work by Newsweek, Forbes and Glassdoor, having most recently been named to America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek in 2024, as well as Forbes' 2024 Best Employers for Women and Best-In-State Employer in Iowa. We have also received numerous accolades for innovation and design, including Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2024 and Most Innovative Manufacturers for 2022 and 2023.

At Pella, our team cares deeply, learns continuously and achieves results that go beyond. We encourage creative thinking that seeks out and includes diverse perspectives. And we empower you to do the work you're most proud of - that's why we offer individualized talent development plans, cross-functional experiences and opportunities for career advancement through personal and professional development.

With talent just like you, we are imagining, building and fighting for a brighter future for generations to come. Ready to find a career that sparks your passion?

  

Job Title: Analyst, Tech Full Stack  

Job Code: 06656                     

FLSA Status: Exempt                                                                                       

Band: 004 - Supervisor/Administrative                          

Department: Information Technology 

Location: Pella 

Reports To: IT Manager 

  

SUMMARY  

At Pella, software engineers have the opportunity to drive innovation through a variety of key technical initiatives. Our robust eCommerce platform empowers customers, while our mobile apps deliver real-time onsite data to professionals. Engineers also play a crucial role in developing our quoting and ordering systems, directly impacting the efficiency and precision of our manufacturing processes. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

Percentages represent guidelines only; may vary by position and fluctuate due to changing business needs. 

  • 60% Code development - Develop code based on the technical design specifications. Perform initial code checkout. Communicate status to parties involved. Familiar with and helps improve and establish development standards. Is capable of developing across all key development tools available. Assists other analysts in increasing their knowledge of various technical tools. 

  • 15% Technical design work - Technical specifications and analysis required to meet business needs. Able to take general business requirements and build a robust technical design through the entire business process. Creates and/or reviews technical design work for other technical analysts. 

  • 15% Product Team Responsibilities - Provides estimates of various technical tasks. Assist product owner in taking high-level business initiatives into smaller deliverable pieces. 

  • 10% Day to day support of existing environment - Production issue resolution (alerts, tickets, requests from analysts). Able to quickly diagnose issues in a wide variety of areas without specific, detailed knowledge in the problematic area. 

  • Supervisory Responsibilities: None 

  • Responsibilities outside of normal business hours: Support for Special Releases on a rotation. 

  • Other duties may be assigned. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Confidently write and test code that can be deployed straight to production. 

  • Own all stages of development process: design, develop, test, implementation and operational support. 

  • Leverage modern development technologies for building breakthrough business applications and customer experiences. 

  • Evaluate trends and contribute to the direction of the technical development process and tools used for a better Pella digital experience. 

  • Propose creative and elegant solutions to complex technical problems. 

  • Develop, performant, secure, device-agnostic, accessibility standards compliant, and SEO friendly code. 

  • Collaborate and communicate with the team in an agile work environment. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Technical Skills: 

  • Strong Front-End Web development skills using HTML5, CSS, React.js, JavaScript, REST APIs. 

  • Understanding and interpreting business/technical requirements, wireframes, and design comps. 

  • Strong Server-Side service and Graphql and REST API development skills using Node.js, Java, etc. 

  • Streaming technologies (Kafka, RabbitMQ, AWS SQS). 

  • Strong debugging skills to work through legacy applications. 

  • Strong problem-solving skills to help automate and improve existing processes. 

Nice to have technologies: 

  • Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, CI/CD, Git, DevOps will be a plus, 

  • Identity Management skills will be a plus (Okta), 

  • Experience with Automated Testing tools will be a plus. 

Leadership & Process Skills: 

  • Thrives in highly collaborative cross-functional team and environment. 

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate at all levels with clarity and precision. 

  • Focused and versatile team player who is comfortable under pressure, ambiguity, frequent change, or unpredictability. 

  • Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to remove barriers and enable development teams to complete their objectives. 

Certifications or licenses: None 

Travel expected: 5-10% of time 

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree in computer or related field (MIS or Computer Science or equivalent) and 3+ years related experience. 

Leadership Competencies: 

  • Create Customer Loyalty 

  • High Impact Delivery 

  • Lead Courageously 

  • Establish Plans 

  • Champion change and innovation 

  • Foster Collaboration 

Full Stack Technical Analyst  

Pella, Iowa or Urbandale, Iowa (hybrid)  

At Pella Corporation, Software Engineers drive innovation through a variety of key technical initiatives. Our robust eCommerce platform empowers customers, while our mobile apps deliver real-time on-site data to professionals. Software Engineers also play a crucial role in developing our quoting and ordering systems, directly impacting the efficiency and precision of our manufacturing processes. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

  • 60% Code development - Develop code based on the technical design specifications. Perform initial code checkout. Communicate status to parties involved. Familiar with and helps improve and establish development standards. Development across all key development tools available. Assist other analysts in increasing their knowledge of various technical tools. 
  • 15% Technical design work - Technical specifications and analysis required to meet business needs. Take general business requirements and build a robust technical design through the entire business process. Create and/or review technical design work for other technical analysts. 
  • 15% Product Team Responsibilities - Provide estimates of various technical tasks. Assist Product Owners in taking high-level business initiatives into smaller deliverable pieces. 
  • 10% Day-to-day support of existing environment - Production issue resolution (alerts, tickets, requests from analysts). Ability to quickly diagnose issues in a wide variety of areas without specific, detailed knowledge in the problematic area. 
  • Responsibilities outside of normal business hours: Support for special releases on rotation. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Confidently write and test code that can be deployed straight to production. 
  • Own all stages of development process: design, development, testing, implementation, and operational support. 
  • Leverage modern development technologies for building breakthrough business applications and customer experiences. 
  • Evaluate trends and contribute to the direction of the technical development process and tools used for a better Pella digital experience. 
  • Propose creative and elegant solutions to complex technical problems. 
  • Develop, performant, secure, device-agnostic, accessibility standards compliant, and SEO friendly code. 
  • Collaborate and communicate with the team in an agile work environment. 

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree in computer or related field (MIS or Computer Science or equivalent) and 3+ years related experience. 

Required Technical Skills: 

  • Strong Front-End Web development skills using HTML5, CSS, React.js, JavaScript, REST APIs. 
  • Understanding and interpreting business/technical requirements, wireframes, and design comps. 
  • Strong Server-Side service and Graphql and REST API development skills using Node.js, Java, etc. 
  • Streaming technologies (Kafka, RabbitMQ, AWS SQS). 
  • Strong debugging skills to work through legacy applications. 
  • Strong problem-solving skills to automate and improve existing processes. 

Nice to have technologies: 

  • Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, CI/CD, Git, DevOps will be a plus, 
  • Identity Management skills will be a plus (Okta), 
  • Experience with Automated Testing tools will be a plus. 

Leadership & Process Skills: 

  • Thrives in highly collaborative cross-functional team and environment. 
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate at all levels with clarity and precision. 
  • Focused and versatile team player who is comfortable under pressure, ambiguity, frequent change, or unpredictability. 
  • Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to remove barriers and enable development teams to complete their objectives.  

Travel expected: 5-10% of time  

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Pella Corporation, headquartered in Pella, IA, is an innovative leader in creating a better view for homes and businesses by designing, testing, manufacturing, and installing quality windows and doors for new construction, remodeling, and replacement applications. Founded in 1925, Pella is a family-owned and professionally managed privately held company, known for its history of innovation, making outstanding products, providing quality service, and delivering on customer satisfaction. The company is committed to incorporating new technologies, increasing productivity, and practicing environmental stewardship.

Industry

Building materials and garden equipment dealers

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Pella, IA, US

Year founded

1925

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