Application Developer II
The Musco Information Technology team has an opening for an Application Developer II in our Des Moines, Oskaloosa, or Muscatine office in Iowa. The Application Developer II is responsible for working with assigned business areas to provide needed information and software tools to support business objectives. This includes software development, reporting, and ongoing maintenance. As an Application Developer II, a detailed understanding of business objectives is expected along with an advanced level of programming skills. An Application Developer II is expected to solely manage the development process of small projects. If your experience aligns with the qualifications outlined below, we look forward to hearing from you!
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What you need to be successful:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field or combination of equivalent education and experience.
- 4+ years of software development or demonstrated ability
- Experience developing in C#, Blazor, working with REST Endpoints and APIs, are a plus
- May be required to work with existing business system code, written in Progress Openedge ABL
- Working knowledge of application integrations, databases, and security practices, with the ability to apply concepts in solution design
- Working knowledge of software development lifecycle and its application in delivering high-quality solutions
- Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across cross-functional teams
- Ability to work independently with a high level of accountability, effectively prioritize work, and take ownership of assigned responsibilities to meet deadlines and deliver results
- Ability to handle sensitive data and information with discretion and maintain confidentiality
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, debug and resolve complex software and technical issues
- Ability to mentor and develop less experienced developers by providing guidance, feedback, and knowledge sharing to enhance team capability
- Ability to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions through strong analysis and stakeholder collaboration
What you will do as an Application Developer II:
- Develop, test, maintain and deploy complex system enhancements, new modules and applications
- Perform root-cause analysis, troubleshoot and resolve complex application issues
- Collaborate with business users, QA, and infrastructure teams to understand requirements
- Follow and help refine development best practices
- Write clean, well-documented code following best practices. Participate in code reviews
- Document development tasks, develop and execute project schedules
- Optimize application performance and maintainability
- Mentor developers on tools, best practices, and techniques
Additional Considerations:
- On occasions, may be required to work outside of normal business hours (including evenings, weekends, or holidays)
- May also be required to travel to other Musco locations
- This is an onsite position that allows flexibility to ensure a great work/life balance
Who is Musco:
For more than 50 years, Musco has specialized in sports and large-area lighting and technology, providing innovative solutions for projects in more than 135 countries. Headquartered in Oskaloosa, Iowa, Musco has more than 2,100 team members worldwide. Musco was named an Iowa Top Workplace by The Des Moines Register (2023–2025) and a USA TODAY Top Workplace (2025–2026). Learn more at www.musco.com.
Team Culture and Partnerships:
At Musco, we offer meaningful work in a team-first culture with continuous learning and professional development. We value work-life balance, providing flexibility for community involvement, family activities, and personal time. We have a generous benefit package created with the Team in mind. It includes varying health insurance plans, vision and dental insurance, PTO, 401k, profit sharing, and more!
As supporters of recreational organizations, we help ensure safer and more enjoyable playing experiences worldwide. If giving back resonates with you, learn more about our partnerships.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent education and experience
- 4+ years of software development experience or demonstrated equivalent ability
- Experience developing in C#
- Experience developing in Blazor
- Experience working with REST endpoints and APIs
- Ability to work with Progress OpenEdge ABL code
- Working knowledge of application integrations, databases, and security practices
- Working knowledge of the software development lifecycle
- Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently, prioritize work, and meet deadlines
- Ability to handle sensitive data confidentially
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to mentor and develop less experienced developers
- Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Musco Lighting Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Musco Lighting and has not been reviewed or approved by Musco Lighting.
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Healthcare Strength — Health insurance options are described as comprehensive and affordable, with multiple plan choices and manageable out-of-pocket costs. Employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability further enhance perceived coverage value.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with an immediately vested 4% company match supports long-term savings from day one. This feature is highlighted as a standout element of the package.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — A generous profit-sharing program is considered a core part of total compensation and can offset modest base pay in some roles. Its presence meaningfully boosts overall rewards.
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What We Do
Musco Lighting is a privately-held global leader in the design and manufacture of LED sports and transportation/infrastructure lighting solutions. Since 1976, the company has provided innovative, high-efficiency lighting systems for stadiums, arenas, international airports, and ports. Based in Oskaloosa, Iowa, Musco focuses on creating responsible lighting and facility solutions that enhance recreational opportunities and infrastructure worldwide.
