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.

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.

• 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

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

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).

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.

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.

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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.

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.