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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer - AWS, Python, Snowflake (Des Moines, IA) - **Company:** Principal Financial Group - **Location:** Des Moines, IA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $104,400.0 - $187,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Extract Transform Load (ETL), DevOps, Amazon DynamoDB, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Enterprise Data Management, Snowflake, Cloudwatch - **Published:** July 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=86fde88d7f8364ab ## About the Role * 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, 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. ## Description * 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. 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. Who You Are, Through our product-driven Agile/Lean DevOps environment, we've fostered a culture of innovation and experimentation across our development teams. 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