What You'll Do

We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Customer Data Platform product team where we're at the forefront of innovative technology and marketing solutions, delivering brand new digital transformation services that power meaningful customer experiences. As we continue to scale and enhance our Salesforce capabilities, we are seeking a passionate and skilled Senior Software Engineer with expertise in full-stack development and a keen interest in Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Salesforce Data Cloud, and Marketing Cloud Personalization. You'll be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing dynamic solutions that integrate with Salesforce platforms and provide powerful personalization and data-driven marketing solutions. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to build and enable omni-channel experiences that drive customer engagement.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Leverage Salesforce Marketing Cloud and Data Cloud to build robust integrations, data workflows, and customer personalization features

• Implement Marketing Cloud Personalization solutions, crafting tailored user experiences through data-driven insights

• Collaborate with Product Managers, Marketing teams, and other partners to identify requirements and build innovative solutions

• Work with backend and frontend technologies (Java, Node.js, React, Angular, or similar) to create seamless, high-performance applications

• Lead the development of scalable, secure, and efficient systems while applying best practices in coding, design patterns, and software architecture

• Identify, debug, and resolve complex issues across the stack

• Stay ahead of Salesforce technologies, trends, and best practices to continuously improve solutions and processes

• Mentor junior engineers and champion a collaborative, growth-driven development environment

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: Work on high-impact, pioneering Salesforce marketing solutions and cloud technologies.

• Professional Growth: Access to continuous learning opportunities, certifications, and mentorship from industry experts.

• Work-Life Balance: We believe in flexibility and supporting your personal and professional growth.

• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a diverse and inclusive team where your ideas and contributions are valued.

As Principal continues to modernize its systems, this role will offer you an exciting opportunity to build solutions that will directly impact our long-term strategy and tech stack, all while ensuring that our products are robust, scalable, and secure!

Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives. We take pride in being a purpose-led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years.

Who You Are

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

• 6+ years of experience as a full-stack software engineer or Salesforce solution architect

• In-depth experience with Salesforce technologies (preference for Marketing Cloud and Data Cloud or equivalent CRM), including integration and personalization features, or comparable CDP technology platforms

• Experience/exposure to modern web technologies such as JavaScript, HTML, CSS, React, Angular, Node.js, or similar

• Experience/exposure to back-end frameworks such as Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, or similar

• Experience/exposure to API development and integration, including RESTful services and webhooks

• Strong understanding of relational databases, data modeling, and SQL

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

• Strong communication skills and a passion for mentoring and collaborating within an agile, cross-functional team

Skills That Will Help You Stand Out

• Experience with cloud platforms and services (e.g. AWS - CDK/Python/Typescript), or equivalent Azure, Google Cloud, etc.)

• Familiarity with Salesforce Marketing Cloud Personalization and its ability to enhance customer engagement and experience

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)

$100800 - $182400 / 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

Additional Information

Hours

This role will partner with our global teams and has an expectation for flexibility in your work schedule to have a frequent start time around 8am CST.

Job Level

We'll consider talent at the next level (Sr Software Engineer II) with the right experiences and skills.

Work Environments

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, or Charlotte, NC). You’ll work with your leader to figure out which option may align best based on several factors.

Our Engineering Culture

Through our product-driven Agile/Lean DevOps environment, we’ve fostered a culture of innovation and experimentation across our development teams. As a customer-focused organization, we work closely with our end users and product owners to understand and rapidly respond to 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 creating the best products and experiences for our customers.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering applicants that need 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 (https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-nonimmigrant-workers) and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants (https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-eligibility/green-card-for-employment-based-immigrants)

Investment Code of Ethics

For Principal Asset Management 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 (https://www.principal.com/about-us/careers) 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

3/7/2025

Most Recently Posted Date

3/7/2025

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