American Equity

About the Company

American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company(r) We are The Financial Dignity Company - and while each person might define financial dignity differently, we believe it's having the means to retire with pride and peacefulness in your daily life. To do that, our contract owners work with independent agents to choose one of our leading annuity products best suited for their personal needs. And we stay mindful of our investments and continue to look for growth opportunities that enable us to delight and deliver on our decades-long promises to our contract owner. Led by high-energy, savvy thinkers and doers, our team has elevated our business, remaining an agile, time-tested partner in retirement and steadfast in our commitment to the communities we live and work through AE CARES and thoughtful business investments. Headquartered in West Des Moines, IA for nearly three decades, we have satellite offices slated to open in 2022 in Charlotte, NC, and New York, NY. We currently help fund more than half a million retirements nationwide. Social Media Terms and Conditions of Use: https://www.american-equity.com/social-media-terms

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Company Name

American Equity

Job Title

Senior Application Developer, Salesforce

Job Description

**Job Title** Senior Application Developer, Salesforce **Role Summary** Lead the design, development, and maintenance of custom Salesforce solutions. Drive architecture decisions across Salesforce and integrated platforms, ensuring adherence to best practices, efficient code, and rigorous testing. Partner with stakeholders and executives to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions. **Expectations** - Minimum 4 years in application development with a focus on Salesforce. - Salesforce Platform Developer 1 certification; Platform Developer 2 highly recommended. - Proven experience with Lightning Web Components, Apex (Triggers, REST API, Asynchronous Apex, SOQL), Lightning Flow, and data management. - Familiarity with Sales Cloud, Marketing Cloud, and Data Cloud is a plus. - Hands‑on DevOps in Salesforce (CI/CD, DevOps Center, Code Builder) and source control via Git. - Strong analytical, communication, and collaborative skills. - Willingness to perform on‑call duties and adapt to changing priorities. **Key Responsibilities** - Ensure best‑practice configuration and custom development on Salesforce. - Architect technical solutions spanning multiple platforms, including integration and authentication. - Collaborate throughout the development lifecycle: prototyping, planning, coding, testing, debugging, and deployment. - Engage with executives and stakeholders to align solutions with strategic objectives. - Standardize and improve development processes and team workflows. - Plan and manage project deliverables; interface with management on timelines and resources. - Debug, test, and document code changes; support user procedures. - Research and evaluate system solutions, identifying opportunities for improvement. - Communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. - Perform on‑call responsibilities and other ad‑hoc tasks as required. **Required Skills** - Technical: Lightning Web Components, Apex (Triggers, REST API, Asynchronous Apex, SOQL), Lightning Flow, data modeling, platform events, large data volumes, data integration, Informatica/ETL. - DevOps: Salesforce DevOps Center, Code Builder, Git source control. - Analytical: Evaluate system interfaces, troubleshoot issues, optimize performance. - Communication: Clear written and verbal skills; ability to present to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. - Teamwork: Collaborative mindset, accountability, proactive initiative. - Adaptability: Manage change, deadlines, and unexpected challenges. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. - 4+ years of application development experience. - Salesforce Platform Developer 1 certification (mandatory); Platform Developer 2 certification (recommended).

West des moines, United states

Hybrid

Senior

30-10-2025

Company Name

American Equity

Job Title

Application Developer II, Salesforce

Job Description

**Job Title** Application Developer II – Salesforce **Role Summary** Leads development of custom Salesforce solutions, including Lightning components, Apex code, REST APIs, and integrations. Works across the project lifecycle—design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance—while ensuring quality, documentation, and user support. **Expectations** - Execute tasks under moderate supervision. - Minimum 2 years of coding, testing, or debugging experience; at least 1 year in an application development role. - Associate’s degree or equivalent technical education, or an acceptable combination of education and experience. - Salesforce Platform Developer I certification recommended (mandatory qualification). - Strong knowledge of Sales, Marketing, and Service Cloud environments. **Key Responsibilities** - Design, code, debug, and test Salesforce applications (Lightning, Apex, REST, SOQL). - Modify and enhance existing programs, ensuring integration with system interfaces. - Document code changes and assist users in developing related procedures. - Analyze and propose system solutions, evaluating business impact. - Participate in on‑call rotation and other duties as assigned. - Maintain accurate project documentation and adhere to coding standards. **Required Skills** - Lightning App Development, Apex Triggers, Apex Rest API, Asynchronous Apex, SOQL. - Lightning Flow, Data Management, Platform Events, Data Integration, Large Data Volumes, ETL (Informatica) or equivalent. - Experience with Copado (CI/CD) and AMPscript scripting (plus). - Proficiency in Sales Cloud, Marketing Cloud, Service Cloud. - Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting abilities. - Effective written and verbal communication; collaborative team orientation. - Detail‑oriented, accountable, adaptable to change, and goal‑driven. **Required Education & Certifications** - Associate’s degree (A.A.) from a two‑year college or technical school, *or* comparable combination of education and experience. - 2 + years in related coding/testing/debugging roles; at least 1 year in application development. - Salesforce Platform Developer I certification (recommended, or equivalent showing Salesforce expertise).

West des moines, United states

Hybrid

Junior

13-11-2025

Company Name

American Equity

Job Title

Senior Finance Business Partner, Accounting

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Finance Business Partner, Accounting Role Summary: Serve as the primary financial liaison for executive leadership, driving budgeting, expense analysis, and project financial planning. Translate financial data into actionable insights, improve internal processes, and support strategic initiatives across multiple departments. Expectations: - Deliver accurate budgeting, forecasting, and expense management for a complex, multi‑entity organization. - Provide timely, clear financial analysis and recommendations to senior leaders. - Lead continuous improvement of financial controls, reporting tools, and spend allocation. - Foster cross‑functional collaboration and promote financial discipline throughout the company. Key Responsibilities: 1. Executive & Departmental Liaison • Partner with senior leaders to understand business plans and translate them into financial objectives. • Facilitate communication between Accounting and department heads on expense data and financial performance. 2. Budgeting & Forecasting • Design, implement, and maintain internal budgeting processes and reporting tools. • Prepare and analyze quarterly budget variances, expense accruals, and financial projections for major projects. 3. Expense Management & Analysis • Monitor departmental expense activity, identify trend drivers, and recommend corrective actions. • Conduct root‑cause analysis of variances and propose improvements to policies or procedures. 4. Reporting & Presentation • Compile expense and budget reports for Accounting Management, regulators, and the Board. • Create clear, concise presentations for senior and executive management and field questions effectively. 5. Project Financial Planning • Define financial goals, ROI metrics, and allocation for new initiatives. • Assist with capital budgeting, amortization schedules, and resource allocation. 6. Process Improvement & Controls • Identify, approve, and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency. • Work with Risk, Audit, Procurement, and Operations to embed controls and oversight. 7. Systems & Tool Support • Maintain data integrity in PeopleSoft/Oracle, SAP, Hyperion, Cognos, or other planning/consolidation tools. • Leverage Microsoft Office Suite for analysis, dashboards, and reporting. Required Skills: - **Financial Analysis & Expense Management** – 5+ years of progressive experience in a public or private company. - **Budgeting & Forecasting** – Proven track record of developing and reviewing budgets. - **Analytical & Problem‑Solving** – Ability to define problems, collect data, and recommend solutions. - **Communication & Presentation** – Strong written and verbal skills; experience presenting to senior executives. - **Stakeholder Management** – Ability to influence cross‑functional teams and secure buy‑in. - **Project Leadership** – Experience managing financial aspects of projects; familiarity with project management principles. - **Controls & Compliance** – Working knowledge of GAAP, STAT accounting, and internal control frameworks. - **Technical Proficiency** – Experience with PeopleSoft/Oracle, SAP ledger, Hyperion, Cognos; proficient in Microsoft Office. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. - Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible financial analysis and expense management experience. - CPA or CPA candidate preferred. ---

West des moines, United states

Hybrid

Senior

27-11-2025