Application Development Co-Op

Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines invites motivated students to join the Information Technology team as a co-op. You will support and enhance enterprise systems, assist with analysis, development, and testing, and provide end-user technical support.

The role emphasizes hands-on application development with exposure to financial systems. Strong Java/SQL skills and coursework in engineering/computer science are expected, with full-time availability for students.

Qualifications

• Working towards a Bachelor's degree in engineering/computer science or graduate student in masters of engineering/computer science program.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Detail oriented.
• Knowledge of agile/waterfall development practices.
• Java stack development knowledge.
• MS SQL Server knowledge, including SQL Server Reporting Services and/or SQL Server Integration Services.
• Interest in or understanding of financial institutions and financial instruments.
• Current students and candidates with a strong interest in application development and who are able to work full-time hours.

Responsibilities

• Support, maintain, and enhance systems used across the Bank.
• Assist with application analysis, development, and testing activities.
• Provide technical support to IT staff and end users as needed.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of internally developed applications.
• Work with vendor-supported platforms to ensure optimal system performance and functionality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application and system-related issues.
• Gain exposure to financial systems and banking technology processes.
• Collaborate with team members on technology initiatives and projects.

Skills

Java

Excel

Word

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/CS or MSc in engineering/CS

Tools

SQL Server

SQL Server Reporting Services

SQL Server Integration Services

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.

Are you ready to apply your classroom knowledge to real-world application development while earning college credits? The Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines is seeking a motivated student for a Co-Op position within our Information Technology department.

Key Responsibilities

• Support, maintain, and enhance systems used across the Bank.
• Assist with application analysis, development, and testing activities.
• Provide technical support to IT staff and end users as needed.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of internally developed applications.
• Work with vendor-supported platforms to ensure optimal system performance and functionality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application and system-related issues.
• Gain exposure to financial systems and banking technology processes.
• Collaborate with team members on technology initiatives and projects.

Requirements

• Working towards a Bachelor's degree in engineering/computer science or graduate student in masters of engineering/computer science program.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Detail oriented.
• Knowledge of agile/waterfall development practices.
• Java stack development knowledge.
• MS SQL Server knowledge, including SQL Server Reporting Services and/or SQL Server Integration Services.
• Interest in or understanding of financial institutions and financial instruments.
• Current students and candidates with a strong interest in application development and who are able to work full-time hours.

Compensation Range

Hourly: $22.00 - $22.00

This compensation 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.

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.