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TeamSoft

Principal Java Developer

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$128K/yr

Design and guide enterprise application solutions using Java and the Spring ecosystem. * Identify gaps in the current technical landscape and drive improvements. * Provide architecture and solution ...

FHLB Des Moines

Principal Developer

Des Moines, IA

$128K - $152K/yr

The Principal Developer is a member of the application development team. The position is responsible for designing and developing technical solutions in support of our business needs. Using a ...

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Nuclear Civil Engineer - Principal

IA · On-site

Principal-level structural engineering experience supporting commercial power generation facilities ... NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for ...

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As of Jul 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for principal application engineer in Iowa is $103,975.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,900.00 and $126,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Principal Application Engineer vs Application Engineer?

AspectPrincipal Application EngineerApplication Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Engineering, often with specialized certificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
Work EnvironmentLead technical projects, mentor teams, and develop strategic solutionsImplement and support applications, troubleshoot issues, and assist clients
Industry UsageUsed in tech, manufacturing, and software companies for senior technical rolesCommon in software, hardware, and engineering firms for entry to mid-level roles

The Principal Application Engineer typically holds a senior, strategic role with leadership responsibilities, while the Application Engineer focuses on technical support and implementation. Both roles require strong engineering credentials, but the Principal position involves more oversight and project management.

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Principal Java Developer

Principal Java Developer

TeamSoft

Des Moines, IA • On-site

$128K/yr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Principal Java Developer
Des Moines, Iowa (Hybrid)
Schedule: 4 Days Onsite | 1 Day Remote
A well-established financial institution is seeking a Principal Java Developer to provide hands-on technical leadership across a portfolio of enterprise applications. This is the highest-level individual-contributor engineering role on the application-development team and is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems, mentoring developers, and influencing architecture without moving away from hands-on technology.
This is a direct-hire position located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa. The role follows a hybrid schedule requiring four days per week onsite and one remote day.
What You Will Do
  • Design and guide enterprise application solutions using Java and the Spring ecosystem.
  • Identify gaps in the current technical landscape and drive improvements.
  • Provide architecture and solution-design leadership across concurrent projects.
  • Mentor developers and help improve the team's overall technical maturity.
  • Review technical approaches, code, integration designs, and engineering standards.
  • Develop and support RESTful services, microservices, and data-driven applications.
  • Design secure authentication and authorization solutions.
  • Lead integrations involving APIs, message queues, and third-party applications.
  • Help teams balance immediate delivery needs with long-term architecture and maintainability.
  • Serve as a senior technical escalation point when the Application Development Manager is unavailable.
  • Support critical production applications and participate in an approximately one-week-in-ten on-call rotation.
  • Collaborate with business, product, architecture, security, vendor, and engineering stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field with at least 10 years of relevant experience, or at least 12 years of equivalent professional experience.
  • Deep experience developing enterprise applications with Java 8 or later, preferably Java 11+.
  • Strong experience with the Spring ecosystem, RESTful web services, and JPA/Hibernate.
  • Architecture or solution-design experience, including authentication and authorization.
  • Experience with microservices and message-based application integration.
  • Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, or guiding developers.
  • Strong understanding of object-oriented design, design patterns, application architecture, and the software-development lifecycle.
  • Experience with automated testing, builds, integration, and deployment.
  • Experience working with CI/CD and release-management practices, preferably using GitLab.
  • Experience with SQL and data-driven application design.
  • Ability to work independently, switch between priorities, and make sound technical decisions with limited supervision.
  • Willingness to work onsite four days per week and participate in on-call support.
Additional Technical Experience
Experience with several of the following is beneficial:
  • Java EE
  • Spring Boot
  • Hibernate
  • JUnit 5
  • Mockito
  • XML
  • SQL
  • JavaScript
  • Angular
  • TypeScript
  • Node.js
  • HTML and CSS
  • Bootstrap or Foundation
  • Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall delivery methods
Preferred Experience
  • Banking, financial services, insurance, investment management, or another regulated industry.
  • Implementation or integration of third-party enterprise applications.
  • Experience with financial platforms such as SimCorp, Principia, MarkitWire, or comparable systems.
  • Production support and after-hours incident resolution.
What Makes This Opportunity Distinctive
This role offers the opportunity to remain technically hands-on while operating as a trusted technical leader. You will have significant influence over solution quality, engineering standards, developer growth, and the future direction of the application landscape, without assuming direct people-management responsibilities.
Interested in learning more? Apply today.
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TeamSoft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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