Senior Application Developer

Amba; Urbandale (IA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Annual bonus

401(k) matching

Generous time off

Volunteer day

Professional development

Casual dress

Hybrid work

Job summary

AMBA is seeking a talented Senior Application Developer to join our growing IT Team in a hybrid work environment. You will lead full software lifecycle activities, collaborate with stakeholders, and mentor junior developers to deliver robust insurance and policy administration solutions.

The role emphasizes detail-oriented, agile teamwork, high-quality code, and continuous learning within a supportive, mission-driven company that serves diverse public service communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in application development or related field.
• Strong background in COBOL, JCL, HPUX, HP3000, and UNIX.
• Experience with insurance and policy administration systems is preferred.
• Ability to lead and manage with minimal supervision.
• Adaptability with sound judgment and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Writing clean and efficient code and conducting rigorous testing.
• Guiding and mentoring junior developers with projects.
• Overseeing the whole life cycle of software development from design to testing.
• Ensuring timely delivery within budget and collaborating with stakeholders.

Skills

COBOL

JCL

HPUX

HP3000

UNIX

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Description

AMBA is seeking a talented Senior Application Developer to join our growing IT Team! We are looking for someone with detail-oriented skills who thrives in an agile, team-oriented environment.

About AMBA

Since 1981, AMBA has been a trusted provider of essential coverage for retired public servants nationwide. Our reach extends to diverse groups, including hardworking public employees, state retirees, educators, military personnel, trade professionals, firefighters, law enforcement, Unions, Alumni groups, Allied Healthcare, and other non-profit associations. As a full-service marketing and membership development company, we proudly offer outstanding insurance services to our vast network of 44 million members across 450+ associations in all 50 states

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, spending accounts, and other voluntary benefits.
• Annual Bonus Program.
• Corporate 401 (k) matching.
• Generous time off, 10 paid company holidays, sick time off, and paid parental leave.
• Community Involvement perks, including 1 paid day off each year to volunteer with a local charity of your choice and company volunteer events.
• Support & development to cultivate your knowledge and continuing education to support your professional designations
• Business casual dress code.
• Hybrid work arrangement.

About the Role

Application developers oversee the entire life cycle of a software application, creating the design, coding it, and testing the product for functionality and errors, while ensuring that user needs, performance requirements and security standards are met. This role will manage projects, help teammates with managing projects, and collaborate with stakeholders across the company.

The Day-to-Day

• Writing clean and efficient code and conducting rigorous testing
• Investigating for errors and analyzing an application's execution flow with debugging
• Creating design plans and coding and testing for project implementation
• Ensuring application software is delivered on time and within budget
• Guiding and mentoring junior developers with projects
• Actively contributing to troubleshooting and optimizing application performance
• Providing architectural insights
• Emphasizing innovation and continuous learning
• Taking responsibility for their actions and showing initiative for new projects
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relative field
• 5+ years’ work experience in application development or relative field
• Strong background in COBOL, JCL, HPUX, HP3000, and UNIX
• Experience with insurance and policy administration systems are preferred
• Ability to lead and manage with minimal supervision
• Adaptability with sound judgment and problem-solving skills

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard

AMBA is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We value diversity and the skills, knowledge, and experience that difference brings to our culture, attracting top talent with shared values and forming the foundation for a great place to work.