Sr Application Developer

FBL Financial Group, Inc.•West Des Moines, IA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Senior Application Developer Do you have a passion for new technologies? Are you self-driven and thrive in a fast paced, success-oriented environment? We are seeking an energetic Senior Application Developer to be a part of a high performing, collaborative team where every day is different. Who We Are: At Farm Bureau Financial Services, our client/members can feel confident knowing their family, home, cars, and other property are protected. We value a culture where integrity, teamwork, passion, service, leadership, and accountability are at the heart of every decision we make and every action we take. We’re proud of our more than 80-year commitment to protecting the livelihoods and futures of our client/members and creating an atmosphere where our employees thrive. This position is located in our West Des Moines, Iowa office, with the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement (3 days in the office, 2 days remote) after 90 days.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
7+ years of professional application development experience
Strong expertise in Java and Spring Framework / Spring Boot
Hands‑on experience with Informatica PowerCenter/IDMC for ETL design, data mappings, workflow orchestration, and scripting
Experience with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, DB2) and reporting services such as SSRS/Power BI
Solid understanding of Object‑oriented design principles, RESTful APIs, and integration patterns
Experience supporting SaaS applications, including integrations such as SSO
Strong problem‑solving and debugging skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure
Familiarity with DevOps tools (CI/CD pipelines, GitHub, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, etc.)
Prior experience in an enterprise or large‑scale application environment
Leadership or mentoring experience

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain Java‑based applications using Spring
Build and support Informatica ETL workflows for data integration, transformation, and loading
Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions
Contribute to application architecture and technical design decisions
Ensure application performance, scalability, security, and reliability
Perform code reviews and mentor junior and mid‑level developers
Troubleshoot production issues and participate in root‑cause analysis
Integrate applications with databases, APIs, and downstream systems
Follow and promote SDLC, coding standards, and DevOps best practices
Create and maintain technical documentation