Senior Application Developer & Data Insights Mentor

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

IPERS

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings options (RIC)

Job summary

The Department of Management (DoIT) in Des Moines, IA is seeking an Application Developer to manage and enhance complex systems, troubleshoot issues, and drive data-driven improvements. You will collaborate with business partners and vendors, mentor junior developers, and support critical data insights across portfolios.

Responsibilities include writing and optimizing SQL, developing reports, and ensuring data integrity.

Qualifications

• Experience with SQL, data maintenance, and report development to ensure database integrity and reliable business operations.
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights through BI tools and dashboards.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including mentoring junior developers.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and support new and legacy computer systems of moderate to high complexity.
• Analyze, document, and resolve system defects identified by business units or vendors.
• Develop, update, and optimize SQL queries, reports, and data export jobs.
• Maintain database integrity with import jobs and data maintenance scripts.
• Plan and perform system testing, including automation testing, to ensure quality.

Skills

SQL

Data analysis

BI visualization

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

SQL

BI tools

Reporting tools

Job description

The Department of Management (DoIT) in Des Moines, IA is seeking an Application Developer to manage and enhance complex systems, troubleshoot issues, and drive data-driven improvements. You will collaborate with business partners and vendors, mentor junior developers, and support critical data insights across portfolios.

Responsibilities include writing and optimizing SQL, developing reports, and ensuring data integrity.