Data Engineer I (Hybrid)

Principal Financial Group; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company seeks a Data Engineer I to enhance its Enterprise Data Analytics team. This entry-level position involves collaborating with data teams to create solutions that support machine learning, vital for driving insights and automated decisions. The role offers an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to apply their knowledge in a meaningful way while contributing to innovative financial tools.

Benefits

Flexible Time Off

Pension Eligible

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Familiar with data management functions, including transformation and processing.
• Experience or coursework in data science and machine learning concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop data solutions for machine learning model operations.
• Collaborate with data engineers and data scientists.
• Ensure robust, scalable, and secure products.

Skills

Python

SQL

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Collaboration

Data modeling techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Degree in Data Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Data visualization tools

Git

Job description

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What You'll Do

We are looking for a Data Engineer I to join our Enterprise Data Analytics team. You will work with data engineers and data scientists to develop data solutions that facilitate creation and operations of machine learning models to provide insights and automated decisions across the enterprise.

What You'll Do

We are looking for a Data Engineer I to join our Enterprise Data Analytics team. You will work with data engineers and data scientists to develop data solutions that facilitate creation and operations of machine learning models to provide insights and automated decisions across the enterprise.

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!

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field with 0-2 years experience
• Developing ability to write readable, maintainable code in Python and SQL
• Basic understanding of data structures and data modeling techniques
• Foundational knowledge of data management functions including data collection, transformation, and processing
• Experience or coursework in data science and machine learning concepts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively in an Agile environment
• Willingness to participate in code reviews and learning opportunities
• Must be able to maintain a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality
• May be required to provide on-call support
  
  
  

Skills That Will Help You Stand Out

• Basic AWS knowledge
• Experience with common data science/ML libraries in Python
• Experience with data visualization tools
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Previous internship or project experience in data engineering or analytics
• Knowledge of basic statistical concepts and their applications
  
  
  

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)

$60000 - $82000 / 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 with a frequent 7am CST start time.

Work Environments

This role offers an in-office and hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek) work arrangement in Des Moines, IA or Charlotte, NC.

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.

Original Posting Date

6/5/2025

Most Recently Posted Date

6/4/2025

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

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