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Principal Financial Group · 1 day ago

Sr Software Engineer II (Platform Modernization Solution Design)

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$123K/yr - $167K/yr

8+ years exp

Principal Financial Group is a purpose-led firm that builds financial tools to help customers live better lives. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to provide architectural oversight for the modernization of their retirement recordkeeping platform, focusing on designing scalable solutions and guiding technical direction.

Financial ServicesInsurance

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Cloud platformsSolution architectureSystem designTechnical communicationProblem-solvingTeam leadership

Required

Associate's or bachelor's degree (preference in a computer science, technology, engineering or math-related field) or equivalent experience

8+ years of enterprise-level engineering experience, demonstrating progressive responsibility and impact

Experience working on in a collaborative matrixed environment

Informal team leadership experience, mentoring and providing strategic direction to a team

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work through complex technical challenges

Preferred

Experience with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS)

Proven track record in solution architecture and system design

Demonstrated ability to modernize while maintaining business continuity

Benefits

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.

Pension Eligible

Company

Principal Financial Group

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Principal Financial Group® is dedicated to improving the wealth and well-being of people and businesses around the world—helping more than 62M customers plan, protect, invest, and retire as of December 31, 2023.

Founded in 1879

Des Moines, Iowa, USA

10001+ employees