Freelance Algorithmic Trading Software Developer Jobs in Des Moines, IA

What You'll Do

Workplace Benefits is seeking a skilled software engineer to support the modernization of our data platforms. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys applying domain-driven design principles, building scalable integrations, and contributing to a modern, evolving architecture. You’ll work as part of the Domain Integrations team to deliver high-quality solutions that support decoupling initiatives and improve how systems communicate across the enterprise. This role offers the opportunity to work on meaningful technical challenges using modern technologies and engineering practices. If you enjoy solving complex problems, collaborating with cross-functional partners, and building scalable, maintainable software, this may be the role for you.

Responsibilities Engineering & Delivery

• Design, build, and maintain services and integrations within the Domain Integrations space
• Contribute to decoupling initiatives using Domain Driven Design (DDD) principles
• Collaborate with product and business partners to understand requirements and deliver solutions aligned to business needs
• Support the evolution of modern engineering practices and architectural patterns

Technical Excellence & Innovation

• Contribute to the evolution of our domain platform architecture
• Implement solutions that are scalable, maintainable, and well-tested
• Follow and promote software engineering best practices and quality standards
• Build and support APIs, including GraphQL and API-first approaches

Who You Are

• Associate's or bachelor's degree (preference in a computer science, technology, engineering or math-related field or equivalent experience) and 3+ years work experience or equivalent experience
• Proven experience as an IT professional
• Ability to obtain certification(s) in an IT related field is a plus
• Basic knowledge of insurance and financial services products preferred
• Excellent planning, organizational, problem-solving, analytical, decision-making and communication skills required
• Proficiency with database applications, knowledge of mainframe, distributed and/or web programming language
• Basic leadership and presentation skills required
• Excellent time management skills preferred
• 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

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)

$85000 - $134000 / year

Salary Details

• Wichita, KS: $85,000 - $100,000 / year
• Des Moines, IA: $90,000 - $105,000 / year
• Charlotte, NC: $95,000 - $110,000 / year
• Chicago/Minneapolis: $104,000 - $122,000 / year
• Los Angeles/New York City: $112,000 - $134,000 / 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

Work Environment

This role offers in-office, hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek), and remote work arrangements (only if residing more than 30 miles from Des Moines, IA, Raleigh, NC, or Charlotte, NC). You’ll work with your leader to figure out which option may align best based on several factors.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship now or in the future or those needing work authorization for this role. (This includes, but is not limited to students on F1-OPT, F1-CPT, J-1, etc.)

Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants

Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants

Investment Code of Ethics

For Principal Global Investors positions, you’ll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.

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

6/17/2026

Most Recently Posted Date

6/17/2026

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