• Full Stack Developer, Vitera

    Athene (West Des Moines, IA)


    We are driven to do more. More for our customers and the financial professionals who offer our products. If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company. You will find we offer more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment at our various locations.

    Purpose:

    About Vitera

     

    Vitera helps workers turn their retirement savings into income they can count on for life, making guaranteed income simple, automatic, and flexible so people can spend with confidence. For employers and plan sponsors, Vitera provides a seamless way to deliver better retirement outcomes, supported by its innovative multi-carrier Lifetime Income Builder platform that integrates guaranteed income directly into workplace savings plans.

     

    Backed by Apollo, Athene, and Motive Partners, Vitera is setting a new standard for retirement income—one built on clarity, accessibility, and trust.

     

    We’re looking for a Full Stack Developer who’s ready to take the next step in their career. You’ll be part of a cross-functional team using modern web technologies and cloud platforms to build user-friendly applications and services that matter.

     

    This role is ideal for someone with solid full stack experience who’s excited to build, learn, and grow in a collaborative, agile environment.

    Accountabilities:

    + Write clean, efficient code using Node.js, React.js, and TypeScript/JavaScript

    + Build and maintain secure RESTful and GraphQL APIs

    + Work with AWS services like Lambda, S3, RDS, API Gateway, and IAM

    + Develop dynamic front-end interfaces using React and Redux

    + Support integrations with PostgreSQL/Aurora databases

    + Contribute to sprint planning, technical reviews, and documentation

    + Partner with designers and product managers to turn ideas into working software

    + Collaborate with DevOps on build automation and CI/CD workflows (e.g. GitLab CI)

    + Participate in code reviews, testing, and troubleshooting

    Qualifications and Experience:

    + 5+ years of professional software development experience

    + Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, and React.js

    + Experience with API design, authentication (JWT, OAuth), and security best practices

    + Familiarity with AWS and cloud-native development (some hands-on exposure required)

    + Working knowledge of SQL/PostgreSQL and version control tools (e.g. Git)

    + Comfort with Agile practices and tools like Jira/Confluence

    + Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn

    + Bachelor's degree in MIS, CIS or related field or equivalent work experience required. Military experience will be considered in lieu of formal degree.

     

    Drive. Discipline. Confidence. Focus. Commitment. Learn more about working at Athene (https://www.athene.com/careers) .

     

    Athene is a Military Friendly Employer! Learn more about how we support our Veterans (https://www.athene.com/our-veterans) .

     

    Athene is committed to inclusion and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.