Sr Software Engineer

What You'll Do

We’re looking for a Sr Software Engineer to join our Enterprise Business Solutions area! In this role, you’ll align to our Finance technology teams with the focus of solution architecture while leading and influencing through several modernization efforts. This opportunity will help us achieve our overall Finance vision by designing and building out architecture for all of Finance (Financial Reporting, Transaction Management, Treasury, Tax and Procurement).

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Create standard practices and design patterns for our cloud approach and build out an architecture runway for us while collaborating with the business and delivery teams to transition from our legacy current state to our target architecture
• Collaborate with team, business, and Enterprise Architecture to build out Finance data strategy
• Own and design all software development layers of a solution. Regularly deliver software on-time and constantly work to make accurate estimates and deliver on those estimates
• Understand the trade-offs between technical, analytical and product needs and lead to solutions that take all the needs into account
• Ability to demonstrate design thinking and create solution architectures. Own design and solution architecture for team's work; can span multiple vendor platform systems
• Champion external contacts and peer group interaction. Consult with business partners on future technical trends/directions to meet business strategy initiatives
• Provide technical advice and weigh in on technical decisions that impact the finance teams or the company at large. Research, influence and propose new technologies

 

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.

 

As Principal continues to modernize its systems, this role will offer you an exciting opportunity to build solutions that will directly impact our long-term strategy and tech stack, all while ensuring that our products are robust, scalable, and secure!

Who You Are

• Associate's or bachelor's degree (preference in a computer science, technology, engineering or math-related field or equivalent experience)
• 8 years of engineering experience with a combination of:
  • Solution design and architecture
  • Data integrations with cloud platforms
  • Vendor platforms
  • Cloud platform (we use AWS, but open to experience in Google or Azure)
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to business partners as well as communicate business objectives to the technical team and get consensus
• Strong planning, organizational, problem-solving, analytical, decision-making and communication skills
• Leadership (informal or formal)
• Desire to learn new technology and continuously grow

Skills That Will Help You Stand Out

• Implementation of SaaS ERP solutions experience
• Agile and DevOps
• Computer networks and IT security management

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.

Salary Range

$123000 - $167000 / year

Additional Information

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 Environments

This role offers the ability for in-office, hybrid (blending both office and remote work in a typical workweek), and remote work arrangements. You’ll work with your leader to figure out which option may align best based on several factors.

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.

Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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Salary : $123,000 - $167,000