Sr. Software Engineer I (HR Leader-Salesforce, AWS)

Principal Financial Group • Des Moines, IA

2d • $100,800 - $145,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Distribution Technology is seeking a motivated, collaborative, and experienced technology leader who values servant leadership and is passionate about developing people and maturing modern software engineering practices.
As a Software Engineering Leader, you will guide teams in delivering high-quality, innovative technology solutions that advance our business goals. You’ll play an essential role in shaping our technology direction, fostering an inclusive and growth-oriented culture, and building strong partnerships across Principal.

Requirements

• Associate's or bachelor's degree (preference in a computer science, technology, engineering or math-related field or equivalent experience) and 6+ years work experience or equivalent experience.
• Formal/informal HR leadership experience is required.
• 3+ years of professional experience working with cloud development (ex: AWS), SaaS solutions, CRM (ex: Salesforce) or other engineering platforms.
• Experience demonstrating a product and agile mindset.
• Excellent planning, organizational, problem-solving, analytical, decision-making and communication skills.
• Must have the desire to learn new technology and continuously grow.

Responsibilities

• Lead and empower high-performing teams through coaching, clear communication, and accountability, while managing formal HR responsibilities such as hiring, performance reviews, and development.
• Cultivate a culture of continuous learning by encouraging curiosity, professional development, and knowledge sharing.
• Promote collaboration—build effective relationships with peers, business partners, and leaders to deliver aligned, value-driven outcomes.
• Champion data-driven decision-making and recognize team achievements through measurable success.
• Strengthen software engineering practices by implementing consistent standards, process improvements, and quality measures.
• Encourage innovation by supporting small, strategic experiments that lead to better customer understanding and satisfaction.
• Model adaptability and resilience by navigating complex challenges and driving continuous improvement across teams.

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. Employees don’t accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided.
• Pension Eligible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level