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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer (Hybrid- Des Moines) - **Company:** Principal Financial Group - **Location:** Des Moines, IA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $77,000.0 - $112,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, DevOps, Software Tools, TypeScript, Google Cloud, GitHub Copilot, Information Technology - **Published:** September 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3398930526&tx=JT10193UTI&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * Associate's or bachelor's degree (preference in a computer science, technology, engineering or math-related field or equivalent experience) or equivalent experience * 2+ years engineering experience, ideally with full stack exposure * Experience with API or event-driven applications in a modern software language * Excellent planning, organizational, problem-solving, analytical, decision-making and communication skills * Must have the desire to learn new technology and continuously grow Skills That Will Help You Stand Out * Hands-on experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) * Experience with Typescript * Curiosity about system design, decoupling, and modern architecture patterns * Using AI tools, GitHub Copilot, etc. ## Description We're looking for an experienced Software Engineer to join our Sales Compensation Technology area on the accounting and finance team. Our team builds event-driven financial systems on AWS using TypeScript and modern software development approaches. You'll join a product-focused engineering team with minimal legacy constraints, a high degree of ownership, and a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence. If you're excited by solving complex problems, collaborating closely with product partners, and delivering meaningful outcomes through small, iterative improvements, you'll feel right at home on our team. You'll ** have the opportunity to** : * Collaborate with engineers, architects, and business partners to build high-quality, event-drivensystems that drive meaningful business outcomes * Own features end to end, from technical design and implementation through testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance * Solve increasingly complex problems that improve our finance systems, platform scalability, and system performance * Take on work of growing complexity, learning quickly, incorporating feedback, and continuously improving the quality of your solutions * Participate actively in pairing, mob programming, and design discussions, learning from teammates while strengthening overall team outcomes * Use AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to improve productivity, testing, and code quality * Follow established engineering, security, and quality standards while experimenting with new tools, practices, and industry trends 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! 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., This role is located in our corporate office in Des Moines, IA. We offer an in-office and hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek) work arrangements in Des Moines, IA. There is an expectation for this role to work on site at least 3 days a week. Job Level We'll consider talent at Software Engineer II and Software Engineer III level with the right experience and skills. 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. ## Related Videos - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Do TypeScript without TypeScript](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/327-do-typescript-without-typescript) - [The Cloud is Calling: Answer with In-Demand Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/945-the-cloud-is-calling-answer-with-in-demand-skills) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) - [Vuejs and TypeScript- Working Together like Peanut Butter and Jelly](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/127-vuejs-and-typescript-working-together-like-peanut-butter-and-jelly) ## Related Articles - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [How to Answer the Interview Question: “Why Do You Want to Be a Software Engineer?”](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/392-how-to-answer-the-interview-question-why-do-you-want-to-be-a-software-engineer)