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If you like working with data and understanding how data flows through our various systems, then this is just the team for you. If you don't know the specific tools that we use, that's fine as we are happy to mentor and train someone who knows a thing or two about object-oriented development and has an innate curiosity and eagerness to learn and grow. As an engineer in our data space, you will be performing many functions such as eliciting requirements, designing & developing software and integrating data for new vendor based or in-house systems, as well as providing operational support.
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!Who You Are:
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.
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We're looking for a Data Engineer to join our Enterprise Data and Analytics (EDA) team. In this role, you’ll join a group of engineers in our data management space focusing on modernization and management of external data providers for enterprise consumption. Within EDA, we are at the intersection of many strategic and digital initiatives that impact the enterprise! This provides a unique opportunity to provide highly valuable and critically important solutions to Principal as an enterprise while gaining exposure to cross functional engineers and teams.
If you like working with data and understanding how data flows through our various systems, then this is just the team for you. If you don't know the specific tools that we use, that's fine as we are happy to mentor and train someone who knows a thing or two about object-oriented development and has an innate curiosity and eagerness to learn and grow. As an engineer in our data space, you will be performing many functions such as eliciting requirements, designing & developing software and integrating data for new vendor based or in-house systems, as well as providing operational support.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
- Embrace a Product Mentality by focusing on outcomes over outputs, pursue fast feedback loops, and deliver solutions iteratively with low risk and low cost
- Grow our DevOps approach and culture by continuously maturing and optimizing our SDLC through automation and safe/frequent delivery
- Engage in all facets of software and Data Engineering from understanding the problem, evaluating designs, creating the solution, validating the outcome, etc.
- Understand and continue driving our journey to a cloud-first technology community
- Appreciate and promote Cloud Engineering – AWS PaaS, cloud integration patterns, cloud security, cloud operations, etc.
- Network and communicate with cross-functional teams and collaborate with both IT and non-IT partners
- Learn new technology and continuously grow through creative solutioning
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.
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!
- Bachelor's degree with a preference in a science, technology, engineering, or math related field or a Master’s degree in a related field; or equivalent work experience
- 2+ years of engineering experience in modern object oriented technology
- Experience or exposure to data and/or data technologies (more specifically, how that data moves from system to system)
- Eagerness and proven ability to learn, adopt new technologies and mature practices
- Passion for working in a highly collaborative environment to solve problems and deliver customer value
- Rotational on-call support is required
Skills That Will Help You Stand Out
- Data engineering (data management, data transformation, data modeling, SQL, data lake, data warehousing)
- Java design and development
- Cloud technologies (AWS)
- Snowflake
- DevOps practices (TDD, CI/CD, etc.)
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.
Job level
We’ll consider talent at the next levels with the right experiences and skills.
Hours
This team has meetings throughout the week starting at 7-7:30am CST depending on partnership with offshore teams.
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.
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 and 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 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.
Date First Posted (TTF): 2/9/2024 Latest Post Date: Careers - US: 2/9/2024LinkedIn Remote Hashtag
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