Tech Jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA

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With 3,456 tech openings, Cedar Rapids offers a vibrant tech scene that blends innovation with Midwestern affordability. The city’s growing data centers, fintech startups, and manufacturing‑automation firms attract talent from across the Midwest, while its walkable neighborhoods and community events keep professionals connected.

Local employers range from health‑tech leader Aptiva to insurance giant Blue Cross Blue Shield of Iowa, and niche software houses such as Cedar Rapids Cloud and SmartLogix. Fintech, logistics software, and industrial‑automation platforms dominate, creating roles for software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity analysts, and product managers.

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids sits 15% below the national average, making the city an attractive option for tech workers looking to stretch their earnings. Salary transparency on Job Transparency lets candidates compare offers from local giants and startups alike, ensuring fair compensation in a market where wages can vary widely across industries.

Strategic Sales Representative

Company: Marco Technologies

Location: Des Moines, IA

Posted Oct 13, 2023

Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance. We also have paid holidays and vacation, 401k with generous company match, flexible spending accounts, employee purchase program, employer-paid life insurance, voluntary-term life insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident benefits, and pet insurance. Yes, we care about your furry family too. *all benefits are dependent on employment status  Equal Opportunity Employer /AA Employer/Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Applicant Labor Law Posters Bachelor’s degree preferred.2+ years of sales experienceValid Driver’s License, proof of personal insurance and an acceptable driving record.Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills with internal and external clients.Self-starter, ability to plan and implement territory sales strategy with limited supervision.Ability to thrive in a competitive, goal-driven environment.Highly organized, ability to maintain accurate and detailed records of sales activity.Ability to prioritize responsibilities and to operate with changing priorities.Demonstrate ability to deal effectively and professionally with all types of people and situations.Proficient with business collaboration tools including MS Office applications and company specific programs.Benefits: We’re not just competitive when it comes to business tech – we’re also pretty proud of what we offer our employees. We do it all – from hosted/cloud services, copiers/printers, managed services, phone systems, document management, business IT services and audio/video systems. With over 50 years in the industry, Marco has a Gold Standard Culture with a focus on employee engagement, client satisfaction, vendor partnerships, and community partnership. Better. We have hundreds of sales professionals, engineers, and technicians ready to fix any and all customer problems. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Manage sales funnel to achieve individual and team sales goals and corporate initiatives.Sell products and services at established profit goals.Uphold Marco’s business ethics by ensuring our solutions provide clients with increased efficiencies and profits.Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of company products and services, Marco sales processes, markets, trends, competitors, and clients to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.Conduct effective sales presentations of products and solutions offered by Marco.Create selling opportunities for entire Marco Product/Services Line utilizing other sales support personnel.Utilize CRM to establish and maintain a well-qualified data baseSupport Marco’s commitment to total customer satisfaction through active participation in the Corrective Action Request (CAR) process including prompt research and resolution.Strive for self-improvement by establishing and working to reach professional and personal development goals.Develop territory plans to increase sales and market penetration.Manage the required non-traditional work hours to meet job duties and responsibilities.QUALIFICATIONS:High School diploma; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Application Support Analyst I

Company: Bankers Trust

Location: Des Moines, IA

Posted Oct 09, 2023

• Set and adhere to project plans and deadlines, and work with the team to identify and address any problem areas that arise • Conduct research on emerging application development products, languages and standards • Recommend and perform application improvements and upgrades • Participate in the development and maintenance of user manuals and guidelines • Participate in multiple projects simultaneously and has the ability to multi-task and control project deliverables and expectations • Provide on-call coverage • Other duties as assigned Education and/or Experience: • 2 - 4 years of related experience • Two-year degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, MIS or equivalent education preferred • At least one year of prior experience in C required • At least one year of experience in T-SQL required Specific Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: • Familiar with building applications using: Visual Studio, C, ASP .NET, .NET Core, JavaScript, T-SQL, SSRS, SSIS, PowerAutomate, PowerApps and Dynamics CRM/365 • Familiar with the Agile project methodology • Familiar with Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS) or Azure DevOps for work item tracking, TFVC, Git, CI/CD pipelines • Familiar with Managed File Transfer (MFT) solutions such as GoAnywhere, Globalscape EFT or MoveIt • Familiar with job scheduling software such as VisualCron • Knowledge of Banking/Financial Institution regulatory requirements desired • 30 WPM typing AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER "PROTECTED VETERANS" AND "INDIVIDUAL WITH DISABILITY" This role also participates in the design, development and testing of applications through collaboration with delivery leads, developers and stakeholders Primary Functions and/or Responsibilities: • Respond to and resolve support requests for applications built in Microsoft .Net, SQL Server, SharePoint, Dynamics CRM, Power Platform and Globalscape EFT • Escalate to and collaborate with other support personnel to resolve support issues • Work within a team on the Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) of multiple applications • Follow and help establish policies, procedures and standards in ALM • Participate in Agile activities (daily standup, backlog refinement, sprint planning, sprint review, sprint retrospective, etc.) We're also proud to receive recognition from others, including our designation as a "Best Place for Working Parents®," being a four-time recipient of the Greater Des Moines Partnership's Inclusion Award, and being named one of the "Best Businesses Supporting Local Charity" by readers of the Business Record. Job Summary: The Application Support Analyst is primarily responsible for Tier 1 support of applications for internal and external customers. There are important qualities you look for in an employer - meaningful work, community engagement, competitive benefits, commitment to employee development, and so many more. At Bankers Trust, our team members experience an inclusive and community-focused culture and we're proud of the premier workplace we've created. We regularly receive best in class results through our biennial employee engagement survey.

Division Seed Manager

Company: Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC

Location: Des Moines, IA

Posted Oct 01, 2023

Helena is an equal opportunity employer. Leadership skills. Helena operates under several main business groups -- Helena Products Group, AGRIntelligence, Helena Industries, LLC and Diversified Applications, Inc. Helena is a special place to be At Helena, we are family. We rank near the top nationally in volume and sales for crop production products, fertilizer, custom application, seed and precision agriculture, turf management, industrial weed control, forestry, aquatics and more. Stay connected to Helena For the latest job postings and company news, visit us at https://helenaagri.com/careers. As a solutions provider, we help our customers make critical decisions about soil variability, nutrient and water availability, seed selection and pest management. When our employees are treated right and feel cared for, our customers thrive and our business grows. Helena's commitment to diversity and inclusion At Helena, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where all our employees feel safe, valued and have the opportunity to succeed. This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, stand and sit. "People" being the first for good reason.

QA Test Analyst

Company: Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance

Location: Des Moines, IA

Posted Oct 14, 2023

Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company does not discriminate in employment (EOE). All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Therefore, if you will require sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time. Business and system domain knowledge preferred. This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization by Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa. RESPONSIBILITIES: As a QA Test Analyst at FMH, you will be responsible for: Works with other experienced QA testers and the development team to understand the requirements, scope, and objectives for any new or modified functionality within the system, including troubleshooting and resolving testing issues.Assists in the development of test plans for each individual component of the system or system enhancements.Creates new or modifies existing test scripts, based upon the business requirements and technical specifications.Executes test scripts to ensure compliance with business requirements, functional requirements, and specified quality characteristics and documents results by recording the issue in the bug-tracking system.Debugs, and re-tests all components of the system or system enhancement, reporting and documenting all outcomes and test conditions.Participates and assists with the test plan/test case review with the business and development team. Knowledge of testing process and methodologies extremely helpful. Education: Associates degree in MIS or Computer Science required (Bachelor's degree preferred).Skills: Basic understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC). Good communication on a technical and business level; analytical thinking and great attention to detail needed; proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel. In addition to a competitive salary and bonuses, medical/dental/vision plan, 401(k) plan with a generous company match, you will be eligible for benefits such as: Hybrid work schedule, after training is completed.Paid Parental leave and Caregiver LeaveEmployee appreciation events Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support when you and your family need itOn-site cafeteria and fitness center REQUIREMENTS: Experience: At least 1-5 or more years software testing or user acceptance testing preferred.

Intern - IT Software Development

Company: Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance

Location: Des Moines, IA

Posted Oct 11, 2023

Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company does not discriminate in employment (EOE). Exposure to Java (a must), SQL queries, Object-Oriented Programming concepts is a plus. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Therefore, if you will require sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time. This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization by Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa. Work Environment: Office environment with individual workspace provided. (May 2024 graduates will not be eligible). Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Evaluates, clarifies, and understands requirements, documents, and functional specifications.Codes software in accordance with specifications and requirements, using Java.Validates software; complies with specifications and requirements.Creates, updates, and maintains appropriate development documentation.Interacts/communicates with other IT department staff.Follows all IT department processes and procedures.Accomplishes other tasks and duties as assigned. Casual dress.On-site fitness center and cafeteria.Employee appreciation events.Opportunity to participate in company-wide activities. Qualifications: Must be currently enrolled at an undergraduate college or university (juniors and seniors may get preference), majoring in Computer Science or MIS; or a Math major who has taken technical college-level courses.

Sr Network Engineer

Company: American Equity

Location: Des Moines, IA

Posted Oct 03, 2023

These may consist of a combination that include virtual environments, desktops, public/private cloud networks, LANS, WANs, wireless, internet, intranet and the physical and logical components that integrate these systems together as an enterprise networking backbone. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Prior network engineer experience.Advanced knowledge of networking concepts to include BGP routing.Proven experience and success with cloud networking as well as on-prem LAN, WAN, WLAN, and WWAN design and implementation.Attention to detail and excellent critical thinking, communication and problem-solving skills.Proven experience with network capacity planning, network security principles, and general network management best practices.Familiarity with network analysis tools including SolarWinds and packet capture.Initiative and innovation in improving work processes.Ability to work successfully with a team and handle pressure while meeting deadlines. GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The Senior Network Engineer analyzes, plans, implements, maintains, troubleshoots and enhances large complex systems or networks. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Collaborates with network team to design, implement, and administrate network infrastructure.Establishes networking environment by installing, configuring, testing and documenting the equipment/network systems according to the design and specifications.Leads the performance of day-to-day networking tasks to ensure network reliability, availability, and serviceability within minimal interruption.Provides technical support, responds to tickets from the users, analyzes and solves reported network problems.Leads in the configuration of firewall security policy configuration.Leads network technology upgrade or expansion projects, including installation of hardware, software, and integration testing, as well as coordinating these activities without disturbing function of other systems.Leads in the development and production of complex documentation for installation, network topology, and troubleshooting of communications hardware or software.Provides on-call networking technical support.Provides guidance and mentoring to Network Engineers.Performs other related work as assigned. We currently fund over half a million retirements nationwide, and have been headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, for over twenty-five years, with satellite offices opened in early 2023 in Charlotte, NC, and New York, NY. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; plus eight (8) years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and/or experienceIn depth experience with Palo Alto, Aruba and Cisco systemsExperience with AWS network infrastructure CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS: Maintain professional level certifications in respective network technologies. Our success comes from hiring people who embody the beliefs that drive our unique, energetic, fast-paced and caring culture of collaboration, ownership and innovation. We remain steadfast in our commitment to quality products, excellent customer service, integrity, safety and delivering on our promises to our policyholders. Our policyholders work with independent agents, banks and broker-dealers through our wholly-owned operating subsidiaries, to choose one of our leading annuity products best suited for their personal needs to create financial dignity in retirement. At American Equity Investment Life Holding Company, we think of ourselves as The Financial Dignity Company.

Project Engineer - Data

Company: Vermeer Corporation

Location: Des Moines, IA

Posted Oct 01, 2023

Vermeer Corporation is a global company that specializes in managing natural resources, connecting people, and feeding and fueling communities. They are driven by innovation and growth, with a focus on caring culture, agility, customer satisfaction, and resource stewardship. The Project Engineer - Research and Development role involves leading agile workgroups to investigate and de-risk technologies for high-complexity machine control systems. This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field with at least five years of experience, or an equivalent degree with nine years of experience. Proficiency in control system requirements, project management, and presentation software tools is essential. The role also involves occasional travel and a hybrid work arrangement.

Operations Recon Specialist

Company: Bankers Trust

Location: Des Moines, IA

Posted Oct 09, 2023

Primary Functions and/or Responsibilities: • Performs analysis and reconciliation of internal deposit accounts and general ledger accounts on a daily and/or monthly basis • Communicates and follows up with various departments to research account differences and resolve discrepancies in a timely fashion • Completes daily print jobs in Barr • Other duties as assigned Education and/or Experience: • High school diploma or GED preferred • At least 3 years of experience in Bank Operations required Specific Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: • An understanding of Operations, including the flow of items through the clearing process as well as general ledger system and integration with deposit system AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER "PROTECTED VETERANS" AND "INDIVIDUAL WITH DISABILITY" This position is responsible for performing timely reconciliations, notifying individuals of outstanding issues and offages, and continual follow-up to ensure all items are cleared within required service levels. This position is responsible for daily and monthly balancing and reconciliation of internal deposit accounts as well as general ledger accounts identified with Deposit Operations processing. The Recon Specialist identifies research and updates discrepancies in multiple systems and assists in resolving issues. Job Summary: The Operations Recon Specialist is responsible for the Bank Account Reconciliation functions. We're also proud to receive recognition from others, including our designation as a "Best Place for Working Parents®," being a four-time recipient of the Greater Des Moines Partnership's Inclusion Award, and being named one of the "Best Businesses Supporting Local Charity" by readers of the Business Record. We regularly receive best in class results through our biennial employee engagement survey. At Bankers Trust, our team members experience an inclusive and community-focused culture and we're proud of the premier workplace we've created. There are important qualities you look for in an employer - meaningful work, community engagement, competitive benefits, commitment to employee development, and so many more.

Commission Specialist

Company: EquiTrust Life Insurance Company

Location: Des Moines, IA

Posted Oct 06, 2023

    LI-HYBRID   LI-WJ1     Applicants have rights under federal employment laws.     Education:     High School Diploma or Equivalent required.     Working Conditions:     On-Site Location: West Des Moines, Iowa.     Training or Work Experience:     Minimum 1 year of collection or agent administration experience required. To learn more, visit https://www.equitrust.com/careers/opportunities/federal-employment-laws/.     Skills and Abilities:     Must have good mathematical, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Business Travel: Travel not required/likely. Knowledge of agent state licensing requirements preferred. Excellent interpersonal skills are required, including a high degree of professionalism. Ability to meet attendance and punctuality standards.

Systems Administrator

Company: EquiTrust Life Insurance Company

Location: Des Moines, IA

Posted Oct 02, 2023

To learn more, visit https://www.equitrust.com/careers/opportunities/federal-and-state-employment-laws/. Skills and Abilities: Must stay current with industry technology changes to make recommendations for new technologies or changes to make in the infrastructure environment.Advanced problem-solving abilities required to perform day-to-day identification and troubleshooting of systems issues.Strong analytical abilities as well as attention to detail and accuracy.Must be able to think independently and make most decisions without additional direction.Highly organized and able to self-manage the workload.In-depth knowledge of Tintri, Commvault, and Dell products preferred.Advanced working knowledge of the following technologies: Bamboo, Draftable, Docker, VisualCron.Advanced experience with database administration activities.Extensive experience with application performance monitoring.Extensive experience with Microsoft Exchange and O365.Advanced knowledge of cloud services, such as Amazon or Azure required.D Training or Work Experience: If High School Diploma or Equivalent: 8 years of network administration, troubleshooting, and maintenance experience required.If Associate's Degree: 6 years of network administration, troubleshooting, and maintenance experience required.If Bachelor's Degree: 4 years of network administration, troubleshooting, and maintenance experience required. Working Conditions: Business Travel: Infrequent travel (less than 5% of the time). Identifies and produces reports regarding monitoring tool statistics and trends.Participates in the planning, evaluation and purchase of proposed systems/management tools.Performs daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups.Assists in the administration and configuration of Accounting system import configuration and jobs.Administers Bamboo and Draftable.Manages the Docker environment.Administers App Performance Monitoring, including but not limited to building and running scripts, as well as managing and monitoring IIS configuration on servers.Administers Cloudflare configurations.Manages EquiTrust's automation/scheduling tool and environment.Configures and administers SharePoint.Assists with database-related tasks, including but not limited to backups, restores, and basic troubleshooting.Upgrades administrative tools and utilities. Applicants have rights under federal and state employment laws. Education: High School Diploma or equivalent requiredAssociate's Degree - Computer Science or a related field of study preferred.Bachelor's Degree - Computer Science or a related field of study preferred. This position is responsible for designing, testing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and documenting systems and data communication operating systems, components, and software. LI-HYBRID LI-JS1 EquiTrust is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. This individual serves as a strong team member and individual contributor in the support, development, and implementation of new and/or updated technology. Configure and add new services as necessary.Assists in administering cloud-based infrastructure initiatives.Maintains data center environmental and monitoring equipment.Given that the Company's systems must be supported twenty-four hours a day, this position has on-call responsibilities, including work being performed outside of normal business hours.Supports the Information Technology team and/or other departments on an as-needed basis.Willingly takes on additional responsibilities as requested in order to accomplish department and Company objectives.Actively participates and contributes to the goals and objectives of the Company by working collaboratively and fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.

Senior Field Marketing Manager

Company: Workiva

Location: Des Moines, IA

Posted Oct 14, 2023

Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other protected characteristic. We value diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and interests, and we recognize diversity as an important source of intellectual thought, varied perspective, and innovation. We hire talented people with a wide range of skills and experiences who are eager to tackle some of today’s most challenging problems.At Workiva, you’ll enjoy: Fantastic Benefits: With coverage starting day one, choose from competitive health, dental, and vision plans on the largest physician networks available.Casual Dress: Workiva has a casual work environment, most people wear jeans to the office.Involvement: Ability to participate in Business Employee Resource Groups (Black, Hispanic, Asian, Women, Rainbow (LGBTQIA+), Veterans, Disabilities), Volunteering, Company wide celebrations, and moreWork-life Balance: We have competitive PTO, VTO and Parental Leave. You will see these values ingrained in how we support our customers, work with team members, build our products and in the work environment we’ve created.Customer Success: Always delight our customers.Trust: Rely on each other. Integrity: Do the right thing, every time. Collaboration: Share resources and work together. Innovation: Keep creating solutions and finding better ways. Inclusion: Support a diverse community where we all belong. Accountability: Be responsible for your success and failure.We believe our people are our greatest asset, and our unique culture gives employees the opportunity to make an impact everyday. To request assistance with the application process, please email [email protected] supports employees in working where they work best - either from an office or remotely from any location within their country of employment.LI-MB1 The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and other relevant factors.Where You’ll WorkOur values drive how we work and who we hire. We encourage employees to spend time enjoying life outside of work.Learn more about life at Workiva: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workiva/Learn more about benefits: https://www.workiva.com/careers/benefitsWorkiva is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We give our employees the freedom and resources they need—backed by our culture of collaboration and diverse thought—to continue innovating and breaking new ground. We believe that great minds think differently. We strongly encourage and welcome people from historically marginalized groups to apply.Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

Staff Accountant

Company: Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance

Location: Des Moines, IA

Posted Oct 10, 2023

RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepares journal entries, analyses, and verifies accuracy. Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company does not discriminate in employment (EOE). Therefore, if you will require sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization by Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa. Performs monthly balance sheet reconciliations.Reviews, investigates, and corrects any errors or inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.Manages the premium tax filing process.Responsible for maintaining the fixed assets system and related monthly depreciation schedules for all company assets.Assists in the preparation of financial statements, regulatory filings, and various related schedules.Performs the duties of a Risk Owner Manager by working with risk owners to help identify and assess risks in our Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program. Experience with accounting software systems desired. As a Staff Accountant at FMH, you will maintain financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts, and file premium tax returns and related documents, supporting our mission to enable America's farmers to clothe, feed, and fuel the world. In addition to a competitive salary and bonuses, medical/dental/vision plan, 401(k) plan with a generous company match, you will be eligible for benefits such as: Opportunity for a Hybrid work schedule (after training is complete)Paid Parental leave and Caregiver leaveEmployee appreciation events Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support when you and your family need itOn-site cafeteria and fitness center REQUIREMENTS: Experience: One to three years of accounting experience preferred, but not required.Education: Associates degree in Accounting or Finance required, Bachelor's degree preferred.Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel. BENEFITS: Our employees appreciate our family-oriented culture, and we make sure their benefits reflect that.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of tech jobs are available in Cedar Rapids, IA?
Cedar Rapids hosts software engineers, data analysts, cybersecurity specialists, product managers, UI/UX designers, DevOps engineers, and cloud architects across fintech, health‑tech, logistics, and manufacturing‑automation sectors.
Are tech roles in Cedar Rapids remote, on‑site, or hybrid?
Most companies offer hybrid schedules, with on‑site work in downtown, East Side, or West Side office hubs; several fintech and health‑tech firms provide full‑remote options for specialized roles.
Which major employers dominate the Cedar Rapids tech market?
Key employers include Aptiva, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Iowa, Cedar Rapids Cloud, SmartLogix, and regional startups such as Cedar Rapids Data Solutions and Midwest Automation.
What are typical salary expectations for tech roles in Cedar Rapids?
Software engineers earn $75k‑$110k annually; data scientists $80k‑$115k; cybersecurity analysts $70k‑$105k; product managers $85k‑$120k, with bonuses and equity common at larger firms.
How can I relocate to Cedar Rapids, IA for tech work?
Research neighborhoods like the East Side for affordable rentals, join local tech meetups, use Job Transparency’s salary data to negotiate, and consider moving during spring when housing demand drops.

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