Sr. Python Developer with AWS ExperienceLocation: Des Moines, IowaPrincipal Financial Group is seeking a strong Python developer with AWS experience. The ideal candidate will have hands on cloud development experience in AWS, strong communications skills, and the ability to work independently. This person will be doing day to day hands on coding in Python, driving forward the Wells Fargo integration and transforming the current reporting infrastructure.The program team is transforming the existing, on-prem client reporting environment utilizing modern, cloud technology. This transformation will provide the scalable infrastructure client reporting needs to meet current and future needs. Additionally, the team is integrating the newly acquired Wells Fargo IAA Account data into this infrastructure. On a daily basis, this individual will work with the program team to execute technical deliveries to achieve this program state.The technologies utilized will include Cloud Technology - AWS, Python, S3, Lambdas, etc.
The role requires 5+ years of experience with cloud, specifically AWS, and a proven track record of working on dedicated projects/programs. The team consists of 9 software engineers, 5 project team members, and this role, totaling 15.Qualifications include an associate's or bachelor's degree in a computer science, technology, engineering, or math-related field or equivalent experience, and 4-6 years of work experience. Basic knowledge of insurance and financial services products is preferred. Basic planning, organizational, problem-solving, analytical, decision-making, and communication skills are required. Proficiency with database applications, knowledge of mainframe, distributed, and/or web programming language is also required.Responsibilities include working with guidance on software development/solutions, conducting analysis and development, eliciting requirements, writing correct and clean coding, automated testing, debugging, documentation, quality assurance review, implementation, and maintenance. Participation in the technical design of features is also required.