Hiring: Software Development Lead Company: Athene Location: West Des Moines, IA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 11:09:39 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, CI/CD, FastAPI, Infrastructure as Code, PostgreSQL, Python, React, TypeScript About the job Experience: •6+ years of relevant experience designing, building, and supporting enterprise software platforms, including ownership of business-critical production applications or relevant experience. •Deep expertise developing cloud-native applications using Python, FastAPI (or similar frameworks), React/TypeScript, PostgreSQL, AWS services, infrastructure as code, and modern CI/CD practices. •Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to improve software delivery while maintaining accountability for architecture, code quality, testing, and security through strong engineering judgment. •Proven critical thinker with a bias for action, adaptability, innovation mindset, strong communication skills, and the ability to influence technical and business partners across the organization. •Drive. Discipline. Confidence. Focus. Commitment. Learn more about working at Athene. Required Skills: •Find we offer more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment at our various locations. •Own the architecture, engineering, and operational excellence of the Institutional Administration platform—the financial book of record supporting contract administration, accounting, reconciliation, and financial reporting. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!