Associate Software Engineer Jobs in Iowa, IA (NOW HIRING)

What You'll Do

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer I to join our Business Owner Solutions IT team. You'll be a part of a new and growing team helping to support capabilities for the Individual Disability product. If you enjoy problem-solving, collaborating with team members, and delivering quality solutions to customers, then this is the role for you! We value a growth mindset, craftsmanship pride, continuous improvement, and trust and clarity with open and honest communication.

In this role, you will help lead and complete business priorities focusing on integrations with the EIS platform (a SaaS platform). You will have the opportunity to improve your skills in AWS and Java while crafting the future of the EIS application.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Lead the development and implementation of complex software solutions, effectively using source control, development environments, build systems, and advanced tooling.
• Owns design and solution architecture for team’s work.
• Mentor and guide engineers, promoting the effective use of existing tools, frameworks, and organizational processes while driving continuous improvement.
• Consult with business partners on future technical trends/directions to meet business strategy initiatives.
• Champion secure software development by applying and carrying out security policies, standards, and guidelines throughout the development lifecycle.

Who You Are

• Associate's or bachelor's degree (preference in computer science, technology, engineering, or math-related field) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 6 years of software engineering experience, with increasing scope and technical influence
• Proficiency with database applications, distributed and/or web programming languages.
• Excel at connecting technology and business professionals, applying your interpersonal abilities to promote clear communication and ensure alignment on project goals and objectives.
• Mentor who enjoys developing others as well as continuing to learn and build your own skills.
• Advanced planning, organizational, problem-solving, analytical, decision-making, and communication skills required.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Some travel might be vital, including overnight accommodations.
• May be required to offer on-call assistance.

Skills That Will Help You Stand Out:

• Extensive understanding of the full software lifecycle, including runtime environments and production system behavior, data architecture, APIs, automated quality assurance, secure development practices, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Own and continuously expand knowledge of the product ecosystem, aligning technical solutions with customer needs, business objectives, and long-term product strategy.
• Lead and actively contribute to code and build reviews, providing high-quality feedback and driving sound architectural decisions.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and new technologies, proactively evaluating and introducing improvements that improve team productivity, system performance, or product capabilities.
• Effectively bridge technical and business domains by clearly communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical collaborators.
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Salary Range Information
Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.
Salary Range (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly)
$116000 - $136000 / year
Time Off Program
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. Employees don't accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided.
Pension Eligible
Yes Our Engineering Culture:

In our Agile/Lean DevOps environment, we’ve built a culture that encourages innovation and experimentation within our development teams. As a customer-focused organization, we collaborate closely with our end users and product owners to understand and promptly address 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 crafting the best products and experiences for our customers.

Work Environments:

This role offers in-office, hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical work week) from Des Moines, IA.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship:

At this time, we are not considering applicants who require any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.

Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants

Investment Ethical Guidelines:

For Principal Asset Management roles, you are required to adhere to an Investment Code of Ethics covering personal and business behavior. This also includes personal trading activities for yourself and your household members. Similar rules may apply to other roles within the company.

Experience Principal:

At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we’re imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services – and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being. Check out our careers site to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits.

Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Posting Window
We will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline.
Original Posting Date
7/20/2026
Most Recently Posted Date
7/21/2026
 

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#LI-EW1Qualifications:

• Associate's or bachelor's degree (preference in computer science, technology, engineering, or math-related field) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 6 years of software engineering experience, with increasing scope and technical influence
• Proficiency with database applications, distributed and/or web programming languages.
• Excel at connecting technology and business professionals, applying your interpersonal abilities to promote clear communication and ensure alignment on project goals and objectives.
• Mentor who enjoys developing others as well as continuing to learn and build your own skills.
• Advanced planning, organizational, problem-solving, analytical, decision-making, and communication skills required.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Some travel might be vital, including overnight accommodations.
• May be required to offer on-call assistance.

Skills That Will Help You Stand Out:

• Extensive understanding of the full software lifecycle, including runtime environments and production system behavior, data architecture, APIs, automated quality assurance, secure development practices, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Own and continuously expand knowledge of the product ecosystem, aligning technical solutions with customer needs, business objectives, and long-term product strategy.
• Lead and actively contribute to code and build reviews, providing high-quality feedback and driving sound architectural decisions.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and new technologies, proactively evaluating and introducing improvements that improve team productivity, system performance, or product capabilities.
• Effectively bridge technical and business domains by clearly communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical collaborators.
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