Lead Cloud Platform Developer

FBL Financial Group, Inc. is hiring a Lead Cloud Platform Developer to drive enterprise cloud platform capabilities, automation, and operational excellence in a hybrid role in West Des Moines, IA.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and help drive adoption of cloud platform tooling, automation, reusable services, and engineering capabilities to improve developer productivity and operational efficiency.
• Lead complex platform initiatives end-to-end, including design, implementation, operational support, and continuous improvement.
• Act as the primary technical escalation point for cloud platform challenges, delivering architectural guidance and implementation direction.
• Design, build, and support CI/CD pipelines, deployment workflows, and release automation using modern DevOps practices.
• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex platform issues and major incidents across cloud environments.
• Develop and enhance cloud platform capabilities that support secure, scalable, and reliable application delivery.
• Contribute to enterprise cloud standards, governance practices, and engineering best practices.
• Partner with application development teams on cloud migrations, platform onboarding, environment modernization, and adoption initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership through architecture reviews, design discussions, mentoring, and code reviews to improve engineering quality and consistency.
• Collaborate with Architecture, Information Security, Infrastructure Operations, and development teams to meet business, security, reliability, and operational requirements.
• Promote operational excellence through automation, monitoring, observability, security controls, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Support enterprise business functions by delivering shared cloud services and reusable platform capabilities that accelerate engineering effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five (5) or more years of experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure engineering, platform engineering, DevOps, or related technical roles.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Azure cloud architecture, cloud-native services, and operational best practices.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), preferably Terraform.
• Experience designing, implementing, and supporting CI/CD automation using GitHub Actions or similar technologies.
• Strong knowledge of cloud networking, security controls, monitoring solutions, and platform operations.
• Experience designing and implementing reusable platform capabilities, automation solutions, and shared infrastructure services.
• Proven ability to lead complex technical initiatives from design through operational support.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including leading resolution of complex technical issues and major incidents.
• Experience mentoring developers, conducting technical reviews, and providing implementation guidance to technical teams.
• Ability to balance technical delivery, operational excellence, and customer enablement while supporting multiple stakeholders.
• Azure certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-204, AZ-305, and/or AZ-400 are preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, adapt to changing priorities, and maintain a professional demeanor.
• Ability to write, speak, and read the English language.

Technologies

• Microsoft Azure
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Terraform
• GitHub Actions
• CI/CD
• DevOps
• AZ-104, AZ-204, AZ-305, AZ-400

Benefits

• Enhanced 401(k) with a match
• Low-cost health, dental, and vision benefits
• Life and disability insurance options
• Paid time off, including holidays and volunteer time
• Onsite wellness facility with fitness classes and programs
• Daycare center
• Cafeteria
• For many positions, consideration for a hybrid work arrangement

Work Authorization / Sponsorship

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• The company is not able to sponsor now or in the future, or take over sponsorship of an employment visa or work authorization for this role.