Software Engineer I

What You'll Do

We are looking for a Salesforce Engineer to join our team. You must be able to work with guidance on software development/solutions. With guidance, develop productivity skills by learning source control, editors, the build system, and other tools as well as automated testing best practices. A Participate in code/design reviews and learning technical design.

• Focus on growing as an engineer, learning existing tools, resources and processes. With guidance, develop productivity skills by learning source control, editors, the build system, and other tools as well as automated testing best practices. A Capable of taking well-defined sub-tasks and completing these tasks. Developing the ability to write readable, maintainable, supportable code. Begin to learn security polices and standards
• Introduction to the layers of a software development/complete solution: A -Run-time environment A -Database A -APIs A -User interface and user experience A -Quality assurance, automated testing A -Security concerns throughout the program Consider established controls, policies, regulations and recommend mitigation strategies during development. Understand customer and business needs. Develop knowledge of a single layer of the solution.
• Participates in code/design reviews and learning technical design. Begin learning business and technical strategies.
• Stay current and engaged on industry trends.
• Assist in communicating technical concepts to business stakeholders as well as communicate business objectives to the technical team.
• Perform other job-related duties or special projects as required.

Who You Are

• Associate's or bachelor's degree, preference in a computer science, technology, engineering or math-related field or equivalent experience
• Ability to obtain certification(s) in an IT related field is a plus
• Preferred experience in Salesforce and AWS.
• Basic knowledge of insurance and financial services products preferred
• Basic planning, organizational, problem-solving, analytical, decision-making and communication skills required
• Proficiency with database applications, knowledge of mainframe, distributed and/or web programming language
• Basic leadership skills preferred
• Excellent time management skills preferred
• Must be able to maintain a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality
• Must have the desire and ability to learn new technology and continuously grow
• Ability to work on cross-functional teams and collaborate with both IT and non-IT partners
• Some travel may be required, including overnight stays
• May be required to provide on-call support

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

$55800 - $75000 / year

Time Off Program

Flexible 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 Eligible

Yes

Additional Information

Work Environment

This role is located in our Des Moines office. We offer a hybrid work arrangement with 3-days in the office and 2-days remotely.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship now or in the future or those needing work authorization for this role. (This includes, but is not limited to students on F1-OPT, F1-CPT, J-1, etc.)

Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants

Investment Code of Ethics

For Principal Global Investors 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.

Posting Window

We 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)

10/22/2026

Latest Post Date: Careers - US

10/22/2026