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.
2024 Summer Internship Program
Company: Bankers Trust
Location: Des Moines, IA
Posted Sep 15, 2023
Perks Bonus opportunities Free parking or bus passes Eligibility Our program is available to current sophomore and junior undergraduate college students who are majoring in Accounting, Communications, Finance, Management, Marketing, Information Technology, Public Relations or any other Business-related major. Location All internship opportunities will be located in the Des Moines area. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER "PROTECTED VETERANS" AND "INDIVIDUAL WITH DISABILITY" Compensation We offer a competitive salary for each of the students selected to participate in our program. These activities include events such as: Interviewing the CEO/President, Board members, and a member of the Executive Committee Attending Lunch-n-Learns DSM Intern Connection (Sponsored by the Greater Des Moines Partnership) Team Project Participate in Bank sponsored events During the internship, interns will select either a group or individual community service project to participate in during the summer. In addition, each student is given objectives/goals to obtain during the program. Activities Interns spend some of their time on other activities designed to promote teamwork and enhance professional development. The purpose of this experience is for the intern to gain an appreciation for the community and to understand the value of volunteerism. Interns will have opportunities to meet with executives in our organization and network with interns from other local organizations. A supervisor will provide guidance and ensure that the intern's time is focused on substantive work and activities.
Senior Payroll Analyst
Company: Workiva
Location: Des Moines, IA
Posted Sep 16, 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. 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-MJ1 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. 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. 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 believe that great minds think differently. 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. This role partners closely with Accounting & Finance, Benefits, Equity, and Human Resources teams globally to create a best-in-class employee experience.
Senior Product Manager - Data Integration and Automations
Company: Workiva
Location: Des Moines, IA
Posted Sep 13, 2023
As a Senior Product Manager, you will define and drive the end-to-end product vision and strategy for your area, focusing on enabling an integrated experience to connect, curate, and prepare data from disparate systems of record for analysis and reporting in the Workiva Platform. You will work closely with customers to understand their needs and pain points, prioritize and sequence feature development and releases leading to significant and tangible business value. You will build strong working relationships across multiple engineering, design, project management, and business teams, and work closely with senior leaders within product development and across the company. You will be an advocate for your customers throughout the organization and hold a very high bar for building a high quality product.
Marking Intern
Company: American Equity
Location: Des Moines, IA
Posted Sep 13, 2023
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct Reports: 0 General Description of Indirect Reports (2 and 3-downs): 0 EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Actively pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Finance, Economics, Business Management or a similar field. *This is a 10-12 week on-site summer internship located in West Des Moines, Iowa. Experience with data and analytics platforms preferred Cx Experience a plus CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS: N/A KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Effective verbal and written communication skills.Strong organizational and time management skillsAbility to build strong relationships with internal and external partnersStrong Mathematical skills and attention to detail.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.Ability to successfully prioritize requests and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment. 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. Each selected intern will gain experience through meaningful hands-on work that drives measurable business outcomes. Our company has over $57 billion in assets, 26,000 active agents and over 800 employees. The AEL Summer Internship Program is designed to provide students with an immersive, challenging and meaningful real-world work experience that replicates as closely as possible the career journey of an American Equity professional. GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The Marketing team at American Equity is seeking 2 interns to evolve the next generation of our Agent/Customer Experience. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Evolve our sentiment analysis work leveraging data to create insights and drive impactLeverage Ux skillets to drive our digital experience forward through website enhancementsAbility to take data and find insights to convert to actionMarket research leveraging a variety of data sourcesAssist marketing teams with projects that drive desired business outcomes through creation/execution of marketing campaigns.Build strong working relationships and partner with other critical teams.Shadow team members to learn the essential duties and functions of the role.Gain a basic-level of understanding around annuities and how they fit into the financial planning processFamiliarize yourself with our product lineup and our unique capabilities.Learn and Utilize various software tools to perform vital job functions.Performs other duties as assigned. 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.
Software Engineer - Cloud
Company: DHI Group, Inc.
Location: Des Moines, IA
Posted Sep 06, 2023
DHI Group, Inc. is a parent company of career marketplaces, Dice and ClearanceJobs. They connect candidates with career advice, resources, and dream jobs. DHI prioritizes diversity and inclusivity, creating a supportive team environment. As a Software Engineer, you'll be part of the Cloud Platform Engineering team, focusing on DevOps, CI/CD, application monitoring, and AWS cloud services. Responsibilities include designing, developing, and implementing software, championing DevOps evolution, providing technical guidance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Required qualifications include strong communication skills, time management, teamwork, and willingness to learn new technologies. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience, along with 2+ years of software engineering experience, is necessary. The role offers a base salary of $90,000 - $120,000, plus benefits and bonuses.
Software Engineer - Cloud
Company: DHI Group, Inc.
Location: Des Moines, IA
Posted Sep 06, 2023
DHI Group, Inc. is a parent company of career marketplaces, Dice and ClearanceJobs. They connect candidates with career advice, resources, and dream jobs. DHI prioritizes diversity and inclusivity, creating a supportive team environment. The company has been certified as a Great Place to Work, with 92% of employees agreeing. The Software Engineer role involves designing, developing, and implementing software for their cloud platforms, championing DevOps, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role requires strong communication skills, time management, teamwork, and a willingness to learn new technologies. The compensation includes a base salary of $90,000 - $120,000, a 10% annual bonus, and comprehensive benefits.
IT Intern
Company: American Equity
Location: Des Moines, IA
Posted Sep 16, 2023
Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner by defining problems, troubleshooting problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS: N/A KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Effective verbal and written communication skills.Analytical skills and research capabilities.Strong organizational and time management skills. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct Reports: 0 General Description of Indirect Reports (2 and 3-downs): 0 EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or related field of study. General understanding of infrastructure and application technologies. Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external partners.Takes initiative, follows-through and applies innovation in improving work processes.Strong Mathematical skills and attention to detail.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.Ability to successfully prioritize requests and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment. 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. Information Technology interns will gain experience through meaningful hands-on work that drives measurable business outcomes. Our company has over $57 billion in assets, 26,000 active agents and over 800 employees. Build strong working relationships and partner with other critical teams.Learn and Utilize various software tools to perform vital job functionsPerforms other duties as assigned. GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB: AEL Summer Internship Program is designed to provide students with an immersive, challenging and meaningful real-world work experience that replicates as closely as possible the career journey of an American Equity professional.
Document Administration Specialist
Company: Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance
Location: Des Moines, IA
Posted Sep 08, 2023
Farmers Mutual Hail (FMH) is seeking a Document Administration Specialist. The role involves general department support, including operating equipment for automated mailing and imaging processes, and shipping out packages. Benefits include a family-oriented culture, competitive salary, bonuses, medical/dental/vision plan, 401(k) plan, paid parental and caregiver leave, employee appreciation events, EAP, on-site cafeteria, and fitness center. The position requires up to one year of office experience, computer skills, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Responsibilities include image processing, mail center duties, and other department support functions.
Senior Software Engineer - Infrastructure
Company: Workiva
Location: Des Moines, IA
Posted Sep 06, 2023
Workiva is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with 4 years of experience (or 2 years with a Master's Degree) to join their Infrastructure team. The role involves designing and developing CI/CD systems, collaborating with product teams, writing clean code, participating in code reviews, testing, troubleshooting, resolving production issues, innovating, mentoring junior engineers, and communicating effectively. The ideal candidate should have a strong computer science foundation, expertise in modern programming languages, debugging skills, mentorship experience, agile experience, and a commitment to continuous learning. Workiva offers competitive compensation, benefits, a casual work environment, and a culture that values diversity and inclusion.
Salesforce Apex Developer
Company: Zirous
Location: Des Moines, IA
Posted Sep 06, 2023
Zirous, a reputable tech firm based in West Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Salesforce Apex Developer. The role involves developing code, providing technical support, and collaborating with teams to deliver well-architected solutions. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 5+ years of professional development experience, and Salesforce certifications. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Customer Service Representative ($3,500 sign on bonus- $500 cash, $3,000 equity)
Company: Global Atlantic Financial Group
Location: Des Moines, IA
Posted Sep 07, 2023
Global Atlantic Financial Group, a leader in the U.S. life insurance and annuity industry, is hiring for a Customer Service Representative position in Batesville, IN or Des Moines, IA. The role involves processing insurance support phone calls, post call activities, and completion of call back commitments. The position offers a $3,500 sign-on bonus, IT equipment, a hybrid work schedule, free lunch and parking, and a $500 referral bonus. The start date is September 11th, with a 6-8 week training period. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, 1+ years of customer service experience, strong PC skills, and insurance industry knowledge is a plus. Preferred qualifications include understanding of the industry, sales process, and distribution channel, strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, interpersonal and team skills, and strong written and oral communication skills.
Marketing Intern
Company: American Equity
Location: Des Moines, IA
Posted Sep 13, 2023
Cx Experience a plus. Experience with data and analytics platforms preferred. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct Reports: 0 General Description of Indirect Reports (2 and 3-downs): 0 EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Actively pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Finance, Economics, Business Management or a similar field. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS: N/A KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Effective verbal and written communication skills.Strong organizational and time management skills.Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external partners.Strong Mathematical skills and attention to detail.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.Ability to successfully prioritize requests and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment. *This is a 10-12 week on-site summer internship located in West Des Moines, Iowa. Each selected intern will gain experience through meaningful hands-on work that drives measurable business outcomes. 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. Our company has over $57 billion in assets, 26,000 active agents and over 800 employees. The AEL Summer Internship Program is designed to provide students with an immersive, challenging and meaningful real-world work experience that replicates as closely as possible the career journey of an American Equity professional. GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The Marketing team at American Equity is seeking 2 interns to evolve the next generation of our Agent/Customer Experience.