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Software Engineer

Wellabe
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/2/2026

Wellabe is looking for a Software Engineer to join our team. The Software Engineer will use their technical and business knowledge to re-engineer business operations to improve business results. This role will evaluate business requirements and model technical requirements in collaboration with product owner and their scrum team. This role will drive adoption of continuous integration and delivery pipelines, and be an advocate for automation of all processes done by their team. This role will work with their team to identify areas of technical debt, and work with their product owner to accurately prioritize them in their backlog.

Core Responsibilities

  • Works with Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and peer developers to craft technical solutions that meet business and technical requirements. 
  • Analyzes technical system problems, then designs and implements effective solutions. 
  • Participates in sprint planning; provides work estimates to deliver product stories; owns development stories 
  • Supports solution design, considering risks, mitigations, performance, user experience, and testability 
  • Handles end-to-end development, including coding, unit & integration testing, debugging, and source code management to satisfy the defined acceptance criteria and deliver desired outcome during each cycle. 
  • Provides input into overall testing plan; contributes to test approach and scenarios for requirements. 
  • Works with peers to conduct code reviews across the team and help foster a productive work environment. 
  • Researches problems discovered by QA or product support and develop solutions to the problems. 
  • Responds to suggestions for software improvements and enhancements. 
  • Investigates components of new tools and technologies. 
  • Contributes to the development of project plans, and may assign and monitor tasks of new developers as responsibilities and experience grows. 

Qualifications

  • Five years of experience in programming and systems analysis  

 

  • Strong knowledge of agile software development concepts and processes 

 

  • Strong Understanding of software development using current industry technologies. 

 

  • .NETCOBOL, C#.NET, Visual Studio.NET 

 

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, Stored Procedures, SSIS 

 

  • Experience working with and building web services helpful  

 

  • Display an agile thought process, adaptive to fluid roles within a team context 

 

  • Ability to understand and assist in applying customer requirements, including drawing out unforeseen implications and making recommendations for design, ability to define design reasoning, understanding potential impacts of design requirements. 

 

  • Demonstrate willingness to learn with a passion to teach/partner with others 

 

  • Ability to quickly adapt to a changing environment 

 

  • Foster innovation and encourage diversity of thought 

 

  • Committed to achieving and driving results 

 

  • Have an inquisitive mind to research new technologies and think on their feet to solve complex problems and incorporate new ideas 

 

  • Communicate and collaborate within and across multiple teams. 

Education 

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, management information systems, or related field. Combination of education and/or relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.

Competencies Desired: 

  • Personal effectiveness: Leadership and Communication 
  • Relationships: Relationship building and inclusiveness 
  • Approach to work: Technical/functional expertise and Critical thinking 
  • Results: Decision making and judgment 

Benefits

  • Hybrid availability
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off, holidays
  • Volunteer time off
  • Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
  • Paternity leave

Growth opportunities

We believe each of us has potential to grow and adapt with our business. We take your career as seriously as you do. Helping you develop your skills and talents leads to opportunities — not only for you, but also for our company. That’s why we provide:

  • LinkedIn Learning Premium access
  • CliftonStrengths® assessment and coaching
  • On-site and virtual workshops and cohorts featuring world-class content from FranklinCovey, Crucial Learning, Gallup, and more 
  • Free world-class insurance acumen courses through AHIP and LOMA
  • Reimbursement and bonus opportunities for professional designations and certifications, including a tuition reimbursement program 
  • Opportunities to take part in Wellabe's mentorship programs 

About Wellabe

Since 1929, Wellabe has been finding solutions to help our customers protect their health and financial well-being. And we’re committed to fostering an internal culture of inclusivity, well-being, and development so each of our team members can succeed. Learn more about Wellabe’s culture of betterment by visiting wellabe.com/culture.

Wellabe is full of smart, caring, hard-working people with a broad range of talents who understand collaboration is key. We bring our best selves every day, to connect with others to solve problems, spark innovation, and bring ideas to life. Meet the team and learn what makes Wellabe a great place to work by visiting wellabe.com/news/employee-spotlights.

Our core values:

  • Be dedicated: Show unwavering commitment by proactively taking initiative, setting clear goals, and managing time effectively.
  • Be trustworthy: Take accountability for actions, navigate difficult conversations with integrity, and build strong relationships through consistent, honest behavior.
  • Be determined: Demonstrate enthusiasm and a relentless drive to overcome obstacles and achieve goals.
  • Be collaborative: Foster teamwork by being self-aware, actively listening, and effectively communicating across all levels.
  • Be open: Embrace diversity and new ideas to create an inclusive environment.
  • Be generous: Embody generosity and compassion by serving a greater purpose and helping others.
  • Be better: Commit to continuous improvement and adapt effectively to change.
  • Be well: Prioritize physical and mental health, manage stress, and demonstrate emotional intelligence.

 

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