IT Back Office Co-Op

At FHLB Des Moines, we work each day to develop an inclusive culture that supports and leverages the complexity of a diverse workforce. This enables us to effectively serve the needs of our members and help them succeed.

Are you ready to apply your classroom knowledge to real-world application development while earning college credits? The Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines is seeking a motivated student for a Co-Op position within our Information Technology department.

Accountabilities: Key Responsibilities:

• Support, maintain, and enhance systems used throughout the Bank.
• Assist with application analysis, development, testing, and troubleshooting activities.
• Provide technical support and assistance to IT team members.
• Gain hands-on experience working with both internally developed applications and vendor-supported platforms.
• Contribute to the implementation and ongoing improvement of technology solutions.
• Develop knowledge of financial systems and banking technology environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business and operational objectives.
• Participate in system maintenance, upgrades, and performance optimization initiatives.

Requirements:

• Working toward a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science, or pursuing/completing a Master's degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Detail oriented.
• Knowledge of agile/waterfall development practices.
• Java stack development knowledge.
• MS SQL Server knowledge, including SQL Server Reporting Services and/or SQL Server Integration Services.
• Interest in or understanding of financial institutions and financial instrument.
• Current students and candidates with a strong interest in application development and who are able to work full-time hours.

Compensation Range: Hourly: $22.00 - $22.00

This compensation range represents the Bank’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of hire. Offer to be determined by selected applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills & abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

At FHLB Des Moines, we work to create an inclusive culture. This enables us to effectively serve the needs of our members and help them succeed. FHLB Des Moines is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information (including family medical history), status as a parent or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.