Senior Front End Developer Jobs in Iowa
Senior Front End Developer jobs in Iowa are open across Des Moines, Iowa City, and Cedar Rapids and other Iowa metros, with employers like The University of Iowa, University of Iowa, and Suffolk Construction hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
We are seeking an experienced Senior Python Developer with strong AWS cloud expertise to design, develop, and support scalable, cloud-native applications, APIs, and data solutions. The ideal candidate will combine deep Python development skills with hands-on experience building distributed systems on AWS. This role requires ownership of the full software lifecycle, from solution design and implementation to production support and operational excellence.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Responsibilities
Python Development & API Engineering:
- Design, develop, and maintain Python-based backend applications, microservices, and APIs.
- Build scalable RESTful APIs and integrations supporting enterprise applications and data platforms.
- Develop reusable components, libraries, and automation frameworks following engineering best practices.
- Implement secure API authentication, authorization, rate limiting, and monitoring capabilities.
Data Engineering & Processing:
- Build and maintain data ingestion, transformation, and processing pipelines.
- Develop solutions for integrating data across multiple internal and external systems.
- Optimize data access patterns, database interactions, and application performance.
- Ensure data quality, validation, observability, and operational reliability.
AWS Cloud Engineering:
- Design and implement cloud-native solutions using AWS services such as Lambda, ECS, EKS, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB, RDS, SQS, SNS, EventBridge, CloudWatch, and Step Functions.
- Develop highly available, fault-tolerant, and scalable applications leveraging AWS best practices.
- Implement infrastructure automation, deployment pipelines, monitoring, and operational controls.
- Collaborate with cloud, security, and platform teams to ensure compliance, governance, and cost optimization.
Production Support & Reliability:
- Support business-critical production systems and APIs in a high-availability environment.
- Perform incident triage, root cause analysis, and issue remediation.
- Analyze logs, metrics, and system behavior to identify performance bottlenecks and reliability risks.
- Drive continuous improvements in resiliency, observability, scalability, and operational efficiency.
AI-Assisted Software Development:
- Leverage AI-powered development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Amazon Q, ChatGPT, Cursor, or equivalent tools to accelerate development and improve code quality.
- Utilize AI for code generation, unit test creation, documentation, troubleshooting, code reviews, and solution prototyping.
- Validate AI-generated outputs to ensure alignment with security, architectural, and engineering standards.
- Promote responsible adoption of AI-assisted development practices within the engineering team.
Technical Leadership:
- Mentor junior developers and contribute to engineering standards and best practices.
- Participate in architecture reviews, technical design discussions, and code reviews.
- Partner with product, business, architecture, and operations teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years of hands-on Python development experience.
- Strong experience building APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
- Solid experience designing and implementing solutions on AWS.
- Experience with cloud-native architectures, event-driven systems, and enterprise integrations.
- Strong understanding of system design, scalability, reliability, and performance optimization.
- Experience supporting production systems in large-scale enterprise environments.
- Proficiency with SQL and NoSQL databases.
- Experience with CI/CD, monitoring, logging, and observability practices.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with FastAPI, Flask, or Django.
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, or EKS.
- Experience with AWS serverless and event-driven architectures.
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK).
- Experience in financial services, insurance, or other regulated enterprise environments.
- Prior experience as a Senior Engineer, Technical Lead, or Solution Designer.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $85,000-$105,000 a year
LOCATION
Location: Des Moines, IA
Job Function
TECHNOLOGY
Role
Engineer
Job Id
417714
Desired Skills
Python
INTRODUCTION
We are seeking an experienced Senior Python Developer with strong AWS cloud expertise to design, develop, and support scalable, cloud-native applications, APIs, and data solutions. The ideal candidate will combine deep Python development skills with hands-on experience building distributed systems on AWS. This role requires ownership of the full software lifecycle, from solution design and implementation to production support and operational excellence.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Responsibilities
Python Development & API Engineering:
- Design, develop, and maintain Python-based backend applications, microservices, and APIs.
- Build scalable RESTful APIs and integrations supporting enterprise applications and data platforms.
- Develop reusable components, libraries, and automation frameworks following engineering best practices.
- Implement secure API authentication, authorization, rate limiting, and monitoring capabilities.
Data Engineering & Processing:
- Build and maintain data ingestion, transformation, and processing pipelines.
- Develop solutions for integrating data across multiple internal and external systems.
- Optimize data access patterns, database interactions, and application performance.
- Ensure data quality, validation, observability, and operational reliability.
AWS Cloud Engineering:
- Design and implement cloud-native solutions using AWS services such as Lambda, ECS, EKS, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB, RDS, SQS, SNS, EventBridge, CloudWatch, and Step Functions.
- Develop highly available, fault-tolerant, and scalable applications leveraging AWS best practices.
- Implement infrastructure automation, deployment pipelines, monitoring, and operational controls.
- Collaborate with cloud, security, and platform teams to ensure compliance, governance, and cost optimization.
Production Support & Reliability:
- Support business-critical production systems and APIs in a high-availability environment.
- Perform incident triage, root cause analysis, and issue remediation.
- Analyze logs, metrics, and system behavior to identify performance bottlenecks and reliability risks.
- Drive continuous improvements in resiliency, observability, scalability, and operational efficiency.
AI-Assisted Software Development:
- Leverage AI-powered development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Amazon Q, ChatGPT, Cursor, or equivalent tools to accelerate development and improve code quality.
- Utilize AI for code generation, unit test creation, documentation, troubleshooting, code reviews, and solution prototyping.
- Validate AI-generated outputs to ensure alignment with security, architectural, and engineering standards.
- Promote responsible adoption of AI-assisted development practices within the engineering team.
Technical Leadership:
- Mentor junior developers and contribute to engineering standards and best practices.
- Participate in architecture reviews, technical design discussions, and code reviews.
- Partner with product, business, architecture, and operations teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years of hands-on Python development experience.
- Strong experience building APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
- Solid experience designing and implementing solutions on AWS.
- Experience with cloud-native architectures, event-driven systems, and enterprise integrations.
- Strong understanding of system design, scalability, reliability, and performance optimization.
- Experience supporting production systems in large-scale enterprise environments.
- Proficiency with SQL and NoSQL databases.
- Experience with CI/CD, monitoring, logging, and observability practices.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with FastAPI, Flask, or Django.
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, or EKS.
- Experience with AWS serverless and event-driven architectures.
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK).
- Experience in financial services, insurance, or other regulated enterprise environments.
- Prior experience as a Senior Engineer, Technical Lead, or Solution Designer.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $85,000-$105,000 a year
LOCATION
Location: Des Moines, IA
Job Function
TECHNOLOGY
Role
Engineer
Job Id
417714
Desired Skills
Python
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Where Iowa roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Senior Front End Developer Job Market in Iowa
A snapshot from current Iowa openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- The University of Iowa28
- University of Iowa12
- Suffolk Construction11
- CVS Health10
- Trinity Health8
Top Industries Hiring
- Education41
- Construction & Real Estate23
- Healthcare & Medical Services23
- Consulting & Professional Services22
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals11
What Iowa Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior front end developer jobs across Iowa.
- 5+ years of professional front end development experience with React or Vue
- Strong command of HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript including ES2020+
- Experience building and maintaining component libraries or design systems
- Proficiency with TypeScript in a production codebase
- Familiarity with testing tools such as Jest, Vitest, Cypress, or Playwright
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience
Senior Front End Developer Jobs in Iowa: Frequently Asked Questions
How many senior front end developer jobs are there in Iowa?
There are 218+ senior front end developer openings in Iowa on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Des Moines, Iowa City, and Cedar Rapids. New positions post regularly as employers across Iowa hire.
How much do senior front end developers make in Iowa?
Senior front end developers in Iowa earn a median of about $64,210 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $48,230 for the lowest 10% to over $106,170 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Iowa cities have the most senior front end developer jobs?
Des Moines, Iowa City, and Cedar Rapids have the most senior front end developer openings in Iowa right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire senior front end developers in Iowa?
Employers hiring senior front end developers in Iowa include The University of Iowa, University of Iowa, and Suffolk Construction, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote senior front end developer jobs in Iowa?
Yes. About 11% of senior front end developer openings tied to Iowa are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Iowa metros.
How do I apply for senior front end developer jobs in Iowa?
You can apply to senior front end developer jobs in Iowa directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Iowa location, then apply to each one that fits.
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