TruStage

Investment Technology Application Developer (Hybrid)

Madison, WI Full time

At TruStage, we’re on a mission to make a brighter financial future accessible to everyone.  We put people first, and work hand in hand with employees and customers to create a diverse and inclusive environment. Passionate about building insurance and financial services solutions, we push the boundaries of what’s possible. We need you to help us shape what’s next. You’ll be encouraged to share your experiences, ideas and skills to help others take control of their financial future.

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Job Purpose:
Under the general direction of the Investment Technology Manager, this advanced application developer role analyzes, designs, develops, and enhances investment technology solutions supporting TruStage Capital Advisors investment management, back-office operations, and affiliated teams. The position delivers increasingly complex application development and integration work across multiple technology platforms, including the implementation and enhancement of purchased software and third-party vendor solutions. The incumbent works with limited guidance, applies deep expertise in at least one core application or broad knowledge across multiple systems and interfaces, and ensures high-quality outcomes through disciplined testing, documentation, and adherence to established standards. This role contributes to project execution through task planning and coordination and mentors other developers by providing technical guidance that improves team productivity and delivery effectiveness.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Work under the general direction of the Investment Technology Manager to deliver application development and enhancement work for small to large, moderately complex investment technology initiatives supporting TruStage Capital Advisors investment management, back-office operations, and affiliated teams.
  • Analyze business requirements and acceptance criteria and contribute to the design of efficient, dependable, and maintainable application solutions. Translate business needs into technical designs and functional specifications with limited guidance.
  • Design, develop, enhance, test, and document custom-developed applications and integrations, including purchased software solutions, third-party vendor systems, and data platforms, in accordance with established standards and the systems development life cycle (SDLC).
  • Design and code program logic for complex components or multiple interacting systems, ensuring consistency with specifications, architectural patterns, security standards, and existing applications to support long-term maintainability.
  • Test and debug applications in development and production environments, isolating and resolving issues that could impact system stability, data integrity, or business operations. Collaborate with business partners, internal IT teams, and third-party vendors to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
  • Anticipate the downstream impact of application changes across systems and integrations, applying judgment and experience to reduce risk and prevent defects before implementation.
  • Participate in agile delivery practices, including backlog refinement, estimation, sprint planning, and peer code reviews, demonstrating leadership in development best practices and quality standards.
  • Contribute to project execution by managing assigned tasks, timelines, and dependencies, communicating risks and progress effectively to project and technical leadership.
  • Act in a customer-focused manner by delivering solutions that meet or exceed business expectations, continually evaluating work processes to improve quality, efficiency, and reliability.
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to less experienced developers by sharing knowledge, reviewing code and designs, and promoting effective use of development tools, methodologies, and standards.

The above list of responsibilities is not all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned as needed.

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, management information systems or equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years of recent work experience in developing, testing, debugging, and documenting complex program logic across multiple technologies and platforms, with at least 3 years in analyzing and designing application systems.
  • 3+ years recent experience in troubleshooting, determining root causes, resolving, and documenting complex system issues, with at least 3 years in productivity and/or process improvements through technology tools and skills.
  • Proven problem-solving skills in unfamiliar situations, with logical issue analysis and resolution.
  • Effective team player with peer leadership, mentoring abilities, and high customer service standards.
  • Ability to work on a Development Team and assist in completing Sprint or Kanban commitments.
  • Strong communication skills for conveying complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical users, verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with business intelligence, reporting, and analytics
  • Experience with data warehousing and ETL processes
  • Understanding of APIs and system integrations
  • Hands‑on experience with Snowflake, Power BI, and EDM is a plus
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
  • AI or automation experience is a plus, but not required

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If you’re ready to help make a difference, apply today.  A resume is required to apply. TruStage may process applicant information using an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool.  This tool automatically generates a screening score based on how well applicant information matches the requirements and qualifications for the position. TruStage recruiters use the screening score as a guide to further evaluate candidates; the score is one component of an application review and does not automatically determine whether a candidate moves forward.  Candidates may choose to opt out of this process.

Compensation may vary based on the job level, your geographic work location, position incentive plan and exemption status.

 

Base Salary Range:

$95,000.00 - $142,500.00

 

At TruStage, we believe a sound, inclusive benefits program is of vital importance, along with a flexible workplace that allows for work-life balance, career growth and retirement assistance. In addition to your base pay, your position may be eligible for an annual incentive (bonus) plan.  Additional benefits available to eligible employees include medical, dental, vision, employee assistance program, life insurance, disability plans, parental leave, paid time off, 401k, and tuition reimbursement, just to name a few. Beyond pay and benefits, we also recognize that flexibility, including working in a place you prefer, is essential to caring for our employees.  We will continue to strive to offer flexibility and invest in technology and other tools that will make hybrid working normal rather than an exception, so that when “life happens,” you can focus on what’s most important.

Accommodation request

TruStage is a place where everyone can bring their best self and thrive. If you need application or interview process accommodations, please contact the accessibility department.