About the position
Are you a full-stack Software Engineer who excels in a dynamic, product-driven environment? If so, Principal has a great opportunity within our Benefits & Protection business, focusing on Non-Qualified Retirement IT. In this position you’ll have the opportunity to work on a platform team that supports our internal Workflow capabilities. The team works closely across product teams and with our operations leaders to optimize our business processes and supporting capabilities. Last year the product team launched a brand-new Case Workflow Platform that is powered by Salesforce and integrated with AWS. Come join our team as we continue to enhance the platform! The ideal candidate will have experience with Salesforce and AWS, along with a solid foundation in traditional Java front-end and back-end frameworks. We’re looking for a highly collaborative individual who thrives in a fast-paced team environment. A willingness to take on various roles within the team and a strong drive to continuously learn emerging technologies are essential. Your day will be filled with: A product culture & mindset. Driving outcomes through measurements and metrics. Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) Collaborating, with purpose. Working closely within your team and our business to accomplish business objectives. Solving interesting and complex problems to create internal efficiency and a positive customer experience. Providing technical leadership and guidance. Building things people love. Our goal is to enhance our customer experience and keep them at the center of our work. Experimenting with new tools and practices to deliver business value in an Agile organization. Finding ways to utilize our data to improve decision making. Continuously improving both the systems you are working on and yourself. 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!
Responsibilities
- Drive outcomes through measurements and metrics.
- Collaborate closely within your team and with the business to accomplish objectives.
- Solve complex problems to create internal efficiency and enhance customer experience.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance.
- Experiment with new tools and practices to deliver business value.
- Utilize data to improve decision making.
- Continuously improve both the systems and personal skills.
Requirements
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in computer science, technology, engineering, or math-related field or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years’ work experience as an IT professional.
- Proficiency with Salesforce, Cloud (AWS), and traditional on-prem Java applications/frameworks.
- Basic knowledge of insurance and financial services products preferred.
- Excellent planning, organizational, problem-solving, analytical, decision-making, and communication skills.
- Basic leadership and presentation skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality.
Nice-to-haves
- Certification(s) in an IT related field.
- Experience with AWS (Lambda, Dynamo DB, CloudFront).
- Experience with Traditional Java & JavaScript.
- Salesforce Admin and Development (Apex/Experience Cloud) skills.
- SOQL/SQL exposure.
- Ownership and pride in work.
- Curiosity and initiative.
Benefits
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) for salaried employees.
- Pension eligibility.
- Participation in a bonus program for non-sales positions.
- Comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings.
