Sr Software Engineer II (Platform Modernization Solution Design)
Principal Financial · Des Moines, IA | Charlotte, NC · Engineering & Technology
About this role
Principal Financial is hiring a senior-level Software Engineer based in Des Moines, IA | Charlotte, NC. The posting calls out experience with AWS, System Design, Agile, DevOps. Compensation is listed at $123,000–$167,000 per year.
- Role
- Software Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- senior
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Location
- Des Moines, IA | Charlotte, NC
- Department
- Engineering & Technology
- Posted
- Apr 30, 2026
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Job description
from Principal Financial careersWhat You'll Do We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Retirement Income Solutions (RIS) business. In this role, you’ll be an engineering lead providing architectural oversight for the modernization of our retirement recordkeeping platform by designing scalable solutions, guiding architectural decisions, and ensuring the successful delivery of mission-critical initiatives that shape the future of our retirement solutions. You'll have the opportunity to: Drive technological innovation by identifying strategic opportunities that deliver maximum business impact in our fast-paced environment Assess emerging technologies and provide guidance on technical direction, ensuring alignment with enterprise-wide strategic initiatives Create and maintain solution architecture artifacts, reference architectures, and technical roadmaps that guide implementation teams Partner with key stakeholders to transform business objectives into robust technical solutions, while effectively bridging communication between technical and non-technical teams Shape product strategy and establish compelling technical vision through active participation in enterprise-level programs Champion an exceptional engineering team by fostering innovation, mentoring talent, and supporting a results-driven culture founded on trust and accountability 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…