Senior Software Engineer I

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer I

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer I to join our Business Owner Solutions IT team. You'll be a part of a new and growing team helping to support capabilities for the Individual Disability product. If you enjoy problem-solving, collaborating with team members, and delivering quality solutions to customers, then this is the role for you!

Who You Are

• Associate's or bachelor's degree (preference in computer science, technology, engineering, or math-related field) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 6 years of software engineering experience, with increasing scope and technical influence.
• Proficiency with database applications, distributed and/or web programming languages.
• Excel at connecting technology and business professionals, applying your interpersonal abilities to promote clear communication and ensure alignment on project goals and objectives.
• Mentor who enjoys developing others as well as continuing to learn and build your own skills.
• Advanced planning, organizational, problem-solving, analytical, decision-making, and communication skills required.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Able to maintain a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality.

Skills That Will Help You Stand Out

• Extensive understanding of the full software lifecycle, including runtime environments and production system behavior, data architecture, APIs, automated quality assurance, secure development practices, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Own and continuously expand knowledge of the product ecosystem, aligning technical solutions with customer needs, business objectives, and long-term product strategy.
• Lead and actively contribute to code and build reviews, providing high-quality feedback and driving sound architectural decisions.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and new technologies, proactively evaluating and introducing improvements that improve team productivity, system performance, or product capabilities.
• Effectively bridge technical and business domains by clearly communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical collaborators.

Salary Range Information

Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance.

Experience Principal: At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we’re imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services – and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being.