Principal Financial Group Inc

Senior Software Engineer - AWS, Python, Snowflake (Des Moines, IA)

Principal Financial Group Inc$104K — $187K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or equivalent experience
  • 6+ years of technology/engineering experience
  • Willingness to learn new tech and inspire others
  • Broad experience with diverse modern technologies
  • Excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to collaborate with IT and non-IT teams effectively

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to key technology transformation initiatives
  • Implement solutions for critical business functions
  • Collaborate with business partners to solve complex challenges
  • Make informed design decisions based on requirements
  • Support all layers of the software development lifecycle
  • Share technical knowledge and drive continuous improvement

Benefits

  • Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and personal leave
  • Pension eligibility
  • Hybrid work environment at headquarters
  • Opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative culture
  • Comprehensive benefits supporting physical and financial well-being
Full Job Description
What You'll Do

Enterprise Business Solutions is seeking a transformational Senior Software Engineer to support our Law, Compliance, Privacy, and Government Relations portfolio. In this role, you'll contribute to key technology transformation initiatives focused on modernizing our platform, migrating solutions to AWS, and retiring legacy applications. You'll partner with teammates and business stakeholders to deliver innovative, scalable solutions that drive business value!

You'll have the opportunity to:
  • Be a key contributor in implementing solutions that support and expand critical business functions, including configuration, security, integrations, cloud/SaaS technologies, and vendor-supported applications.
  • Collaborate closely with business partners and cross-functional IT team members to solve complex problems, innovate, and explore new approaches and technologies.
  • Understand business and technical requirements to make sound design decisions and evaluate trade-offs across solutions.
  • Demonstrate independence while contributing to multiple layers of the software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, and support.
  • Share knowledge, provide technical guidance, and collaborate with team members to support overall team success and continuous improvement.
Who You Are
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree with a preference in a science, technology, engineering, or math related field or equivalent work experience
  • 6+ years of technology and/or engineering 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 That Will Help You Stand Out

  • SaaS model tooling and Vendor integration and management
  • AWS (S3, Lambda, Gateway, DynamoDB, EventBridge, Aurora, Cloudwatch)
  • Python & CDK
  • Principal's Enterprise Pipeline
  • Snowflake and ETL in the cloud
  • Familiarity with Enterprise Data Foundation & MDM
Salary Range InformationSalary 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$104400 - $187200 / year Salary Details

The following salary ranges reflect market-specific compensation for this position across multiple job levels. Candidates will be evaluated to determine the appropriate job level based on their skills and experience. 

  • Sr Software Engineer I: $110,200 - $148,200 / year
  • Sr Software Engineer II: $127,000 - $171,000 / year
Time Off ProgramFlexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides 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 EligibleYes Additional Information

Hours

This role has an expectation for US domestic core business hours with occasional early morning meetings with our global counterparts.

Work Environments

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).

Job Level

We are open to hiring at the next level with the right skills and experience.

Our Engineering Culture

Through our product-driven Agile/Lean DevOps environment, we’ve fostered a culture of innovation and experimentation across our development teams. As a customer-focused organization, we work closely with our end users and product owners to understand and rapidly respond to emerging business needs.

Collaboration is embedded into everything we do – from the products we develop to the quality service we provide. We’re driven by the belief that diversity of thought, background, and perspective is critical to creating the best products and experiences for our customers.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

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. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.

Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants

Investment Code of Ethics

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.

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. Check out our careers site to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits.

Posting WindowWe will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline. Date First Posted (TTF)7/1/2026 Latest Post Date: Careers - US7/8/2026

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About Principal Financial Group Inc

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Join the dynamic team at Principal Financial Group Inc, a global leader in investment management and retirement services. At Principal, we are committed to helping individuals and businesses achieve financial security and success, making now the perfect time to explore job opportunities with us.

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Our culture is built on collaboration, respect, and a commitment to excellence. We believe in fostering a supportive environment where every team member’s contribution is valued. Enjoy benefits that support both your professional and personal life, and work alongside colleagues who are passionate about making a difference.

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Whether you're starting your career or looking to make a significant impact in your professional journey, Principal offers a range of internship and employment opportunities. Gain hands-on experience, work on real-world projects, and learn from leaders in the financial industry.

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At Principal, your growth is our priority. Enhance your professional skills through comprehensive training programs and connect with industry leaders and peers through our robust networking events. Our commitment to your development is unwavering, as we believe it is fundamental to our collective success.

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Learn more about Principal Financial Group Inc
Size
18,600 employees
Market Cap
$20.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
5 Year Trend
+2.7%
Revenue
$14.7 billion
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