Software Engineer I - Salesforce (Hybrid)

Principal Financial Group

Charlotte, NC

Full Time

Entry Level

60k-71k

4 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our WSRS CRM team within Retirement Income Solutions. As a key member of our team, you'll play an important role in enhancing our customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities. You'll work on impactful projects including Sales Prospecting optimization and the future implementation of Financial Service Cloud, contributing to improved sales effectiveness and relationship management. Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, your work will focus on maximizing the value of our Salesforce platform to support our sales and service teams' daily operations and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct analysis, development, and implementation of Salesforce solutions
Write clean, efficient code with proper documentation and automated testing
Develop custom solutions utilizing Salesforce platform capabilities
Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders
Perform code reviews and maintain coding standards
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
Implement automated testing and deployment processes
Optimize existing solutions for enhanced performance

Requirements

Associate's or bachelor's degree, preference in a computer science, technology, engineering or math-related field or equivalent experience
Ability to obtain certification(s) in an IT related field is a plus
Basic knowledge of insurance and financial services products preferred
Basic planning, organizational, problem-solving, analytical, decision-making and communication skills required
Proficiency with database applications, knowledge of mainframe, distributed and/or web programming language
Basic leadership skills preferred
Excellent time management skills preferred
Must be able to maintain a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality
Must have the desire and ability to learn new technology and continuously grow
Ability to work on cross-functional teams and collaborate with both IT and non-IT partners

Nice to Have

Exposure to Apex programming, Lightning Components, and Visualforce
Exposure with SOQL, SOSL, and Salesforce APIs
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Qualifications

Experience with Salesforce platform and solutions
Ability to obtain certification(s) in an IT related field is a plus

Benefits & Perks

Salary range of $60,000 - $71,000 per year
Opportunity to participate in a bonus program
Potential sales incentives and bonus plans for sales roles
Flexible Time Off (FTO) for salaried employees
Pension eligibility
Hybrid work environment with in-office and remote options in Des Moines, IA or Charlotte, NC
Work schedule flexibility with a typical 7am CST start time
Work on site at least 3 days a week

Working at Principal Financial Group

Principal fosters a world where financial security is accessible to all. The company values the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of its employees, emphasizing core values, benefits, and a reputation as an exceptional place to grow a career. Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

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