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. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Benefits

Pension Eligible Yes

Engineering Culture

In our Agile/Lean DevOps environment, we’ve built a culture that encourages innovation and experimentation within our development teams. As a customer-focused organization, we collaborate closely with our end users and product owners to understand and promptly address emerging business needs. Collaboration is embedded into everything we do – from the products we develop to the quality service we provide.

Work Environments

This role offers in-office, hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical work week) from Des Moines, IA.

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.