Application Developer II - Des Moines

Musco Lighting; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Musco Lighting seeks an Application Developer II to join our Des Moines, IA office and partner with business areas to deliver information and software tools. You will develop, test, deploy, and maintain modules, mentor teammates, and help drive best practices across the development lifecycle.

The role requires 4+ years in software development, strong C#/Blazor skills, and the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent education/experience.
• 4+ years of software development experience.
• Experience with C#, Blazor, REST Endpoints and APIs.
• May work with Progress Openedge ABL code.
• Knowledge of integrations, databases, and security practices.
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to work independently with accountability.
• Ability to handle sensitive data confidentially.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to mentor less experienced developers.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, maintain and deploy complex system enhancements, new modules and applications.
• Perform root-cause analysis, troubleshoot and resolve complex application issues.
• Collaborate with business users, QA, and infrastructure teams to understand requirements.
• Follow and help refine development best practices.
• Write clean, well-documented code following best practices. Participate in code reviews.
• Document development tasks, develop and execute project schedules.
• Optimize application performance and maintainability.
• Mentor developers on tools, best practices, and techniques.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

C#

Blazor

REST APIs

SDLC

Communication

Independent work

Analytical thinking

Mentoring

Requirements analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Progress OpenEdge ABL

Job description

Application Developer II – Des Moines, IA

The Musco Information Technology team has an opening for an Application Developer II in our Des Moines, IA office. The Application Developer II is responsible for working with assigned business areas to provide needed information and software tools to support business objectives. This includes software development, reporting, and ongoing maintenance. As an Application Developer II, a detailed understanding of business objectives is expected along with an advanced level of programming skills. An Application Developer II is expected to solely manage the development process of small projects.

What You Need To Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or combination of equivalent education and experience.
• 4+ years of software development or demonstrated ability.
• Experience developing in C#, Blazor, working with REST Endpoints and APIs, are a plus.
• May be required to work with existing business system code, written in Progress Openedge ABL.
• Working knowledge of application integrations, databases, and security practices, with the ability to apply concepts in solution design.
• Working knowledge of software development lifecycle and its application in delivering high‑quality solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to work independently with a high level of accountability, effectively prioritize work, and take ownership of assigned responsibilities to meet deadlines and deliver results.
• Ability to handle sensitive data and information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, debug and resolve complex software and technical issues.
• Ability to mentor and develop less experienced developers by providing guidance, feedback, and knowledge sharing to enhance team capability.
• Ability to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions through strong analysis and stakeholder collaboration.

What You Will Do As An Application Developer II

• Develop, test, maintain and deploy complex system enhancements, new modules and applications.
• Perform root‑cause analysis, troubleshoot and resolve complex application issues.
• Collaborate with business users, QA, and infrastructure teams to understand requirements.
• Follow and help refine development best practices.
• Write clean, well‑documented code following best practices. Participate in code reviews.
• Document development tasks, develop and execute project schedules.
• Optimize application performance and maintainability.
• Mentor developers on tools, best practices, and techniques.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Additional Considerations

• On occasions, may be required to work outside of normal business hours (including evenings, weekends, or holidays), either on‑site or remotely, and may also be required to travel to other Musco locations.

Benefits

At Musco, we offer meaningful work in a team‑first culture with continuous learning and professional development. We value work‑life balance, providing flexibility for community involvement, family activities, and personal time. We have a generous benefit package created with the Team in mind. It includes varying health insurance plans, vision and dental insurance, PTO, 401k, profit sharing, and more. As supporters of recreational organizations, we help ensure safer and more enjoyable playing experiences worldwide. If giving back resonates with you, learn more about our partnerships.