Data Engineer

Sammons Financial Group • West Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

Under general direction, formulates and defines system scope and objectives. Devises or modifies procedures to solve highly complex problems considering computer equipment capacity and limitations, operating time and form of desired results. Prepares detailed specifications to write programs. Designs, codes, tests, debugs, documents and maintains those programs. Competent to work on and responsible for nearly all phases of applications systems analysis and programming projects. Regularly provides guidance and training to less experienced analysts/programmers.

Requirements

• Proficient in Node.js for building microservices and RESTful APIs.
• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka or another event-streaming platform.
• Strong database skills with MongoDB and SQL Server, including schema design and performance tuning.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps, and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Ability to effectively use AI agents and AI-assisted development tools to generate, refine, test, document, and troubleshoot software solutions
• Effective verbal and written communications skills and the ability to communicate with business partners and other IT staff
• Problem solving skills sufficient to perform research and recommend a proposed solution to problems
• Able to work on multiple tasks and meet established deadlines
• Able to effectively direct and coordinate the work of other team members on a project without having HR management responsibility for them
• Knowledge of computer programming languages as required for the system

Nice To Haves

• College Degree in the field of computer science, information science, management information systems
• Minimum 8 years' IT development experience or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Use AI agents as the primary mechanism for generating code, documentation, tests, troubleshooting analysis, and implementation support. The developer is expected to deeply understand the codebase, architecture, business requirements, and technology stack, then apply engineering judgment, design aptitude, and review discipline to guide AI-generated work toward secure, correct, maintainable solutions.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain microservices, APIs, and tooling that support data ingestion and configuration.
• Guide AI-assisted development of clean, testable Node.js code; implement event-driven integrations using Kafka; and ensure design decisions and algorithm intent are clearly documented.
• Work with MongoDB and SQL Server to model data, optimize queries, and implement monitoring and tuning for high-throughput workloads.
• Build and maintain continuous integration and delivery pipelines; automate testing, deployment, and infrastructure provisioning.
• Partner closely with data architects, DevOps, security, and infrastructure teams to ensure platforms are secure, resilient, and scalable.
• Contribute to defining and enforcing coding standards, architectural guidelines, and SDLC processes to ensure consistency and maintainability, including standards for reviewing and validating AI-generated code and documentation.
• Use AI agents to accelerate investigation of production issues, root-cause analysis, performance optimization, and bug fixes while applying engineering expertise to validate findings and determine the correct resolution.
• Use AI-assisted documentation workflows to capture solutions, explain technical decisions, and mentor more junior engineers to foster a culture of continuous learning.
• Work with product owners and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions that meet both functional and non-functional needs.
• Demonstrate Accountability, Connection, Openness, Respect, and Integrity in all interactions and deliverables.
• Regular attendance and responsiveness are required to meet our business service levels and support obligations.
• Criminal background check required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family, including Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA & FSA options, and term life insurance.
• Competitive compensation with a performance-based incentive program tied to clear goals and individual and/or company success.
• 100% company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), plus automatic enrollment in our 401(k).
• Friday afternoons off year-round, generous paid time off, and paid holidays.
• Paid development time, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities across industry, individual, and leadership programs.
• Volunteer time off, and our company nonprofit matching gift program.
• An ownership culture that inspires; join a connected, values-driven workplace where employees take accountability, support one another, and are empowered to do their best work—together shaping our future shared success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior