Principal Financial Group · 3 hours ago
Software Engineer II
Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$75K/yr - $101K/yr
2+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Able to work with guidance on software development/solutions.
With guidance, conduct analysis and development, elicit requirements, write correct and clean coding, automated testing, debugging, documentation, quality assurance review, implementation and maintenance.
Able to work with guidance on multiple layers of the solution if needed.
Participates in technical design of features.
With guidance, conduct analysis and development, elicit requirements, write correct and clean coding, automated testing, debugging, documentation, quality assurance review, implementation and maintenance.
Understand how work fits into the larger project and identify problems with requirements.
Apply changes to follow security policies and standards with guidance.
Able to work with guidance on multiple layers of the solution if needed.
Growing expertise in at least one large area of the code/solution with a high-level understanding of other components.
Ensure established controls, policies, regulations and recommend mitigation strategies are followed during development.
Ensure system is secure and meets policy and regulatory requirements during development.
Participates in technical design of features with guidance.
A focus on attaining expertise in one or more technical areas.
Take on tasks of increasing complexity, learn quickly and make steady progress without the need for constant significant feedback from more senior engineers.
Own small to medium features from technical design through completion.
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.
Qualification
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Required
Associate's or bachelor's degree (preference in a computer science, technology, engineering or math-related field or equivalent experience) and 2+ years work experience or equivalent experience
Proven experience as an IT professional
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
Must be able to maintain a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality
Must have the desire 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
Preferred
Ability to obtain certification(s) in an IT related field is a plus
Basic knowledge of insurance and financial services products preferred
Basic leadership skills preferred
Excellent time management skills preferred
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
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dan Houston
President and CEO
Liliana (Lil) Waters, CPA, FLMI
CFO – US Distribution
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