Senior Programmer Analyst: Lead Systems & Mentorship

Telligen; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Telligen is seeking a Senior Programmer Analyst to lead analysis and system design, building scalable software with a focus on client outcomes. You will mentor developers, write clean code, and ensure solutions align with business goals, while partnering with Product Owners and end users.

The role requires 3 days per week in our West Des Moines office, collaboration within an Agile team, and a passion for solving real-world problems with modern technologies.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Computer Science or a related field— or equivalent training and hands-on experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in programming and/or software development—you've built real systems and solved real problems.
• Experience working directly with clients or end users in an Agile environment.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages—you're comfortable working in different tech stacks.
• Experience with Java and JavaScript— this is required for the role.
• Experience with relational database design, modeling, and administration.
• A track record of mentoring or leading junior developers.
• Ability to be in office, in our West Des Moines location, 3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis and system design to translate needs into scalable technical solutions.
• Build applications, reports, and software components according to standards.
• Code review and mentorship to elevate code quality across the team.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, support staff, and end users to validate solutions.
• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive processes and optimize persistence.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

Relational databases

Agile experience

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Telligen is seeking a Senior Programmer Analyst to lead analysis and system design, building scalable software with a focus on client outcomes. You will mentor developers, write clean code, and ensure solutions align with business goals, while partnering with Product Owners and end users.

The role requires 3 days per week in our West Des Moines office, collaboration within an Agile team, and a passion for solving real-world problems with modern technologies.