Software Engineer, Global Risk (Des Moines, IA)

Enterprise Business Solutions is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join our Global Risk portfolio and help shape the future of the technology platforms that support governance, risk, compliance, and regulatory initiatives across the enterprise. This portfolio includes Information Security Risk (ISR), Enterprise Risk Management, Technology Risk, Operational Risk, Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery, and Internal Audit.

About the role

In this role, you will play a key part in our ongoing transformation efforts by contributing to platform modernization, AWS cloud migration, and the advancement of data-driven decision-making capabilities. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, provide technical guidance and mentoring to peers, and help drive innovative solutions that strengthen our risk management ecosystem.

• Be a key contributor as we implement solutions that expand and enhance critical business functions, including configuration, security, integrations, cloud/SaaS technologies, and vendor-supported applications.
• Collaborate with business partners and cross-functional IT team members to solve complex problems, innovate, and explore new technologies and approaches.
• Understand business and technical requirements to make thoughtful design decisions and evaluate trade-offs across solutions.
• Demonstrate independence while contributing across multiple layers of the software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, implementation, and support.
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand strategic goals and translate those needs into effective technical solutions.
• Contribute to modernization efforts by helping migrate applications to AWS, improving data accessibility and reporting capabilities, and supporting the evolution of legacy platforms.
• Share technical knowledge and best practices with teammates while contributing to a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives. We take pride in being a purpose-led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years.

Requirements

• Associate's or bachelor's degree (preference in a computer science, technology, engineering or math-related field or equivalent experience) and 3+ years work experience or equivalent experience.
• Desire to learn new technology and motivate others to do the same.
• Wide experience with a diverse set of technologies and software modernization techniques, approaches, tools, etc.
• Exceptional verbal/written communication and facilitation/presentation skills.
• Ability to work with multi-functional teams and collaborate with both IT and non-IT partners at all levels.

Skills

• Hands-on experience working with AWS and Snowflake.
• Vendor Application integration knowledge.

Pay

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.

Salary Range (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly): $94,000 - $127,000 / year.

Benefits

• Time Off Program: Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and offers the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal, or short-term illness. Employees don’t accrue a bank of time off under FTO, and there is no set number of days provided.
• Pension Eligible: Yes.

Schedule

This role offers a hybrid work environment in our Global Headquarters located in Des Moines, Iowa (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek).

At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States.

For Principal Asset Management positions, you’ll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.