Principal Engineering Leader

GreatAmerica; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Paid Parking

Gym Reimbursement

Health Insurance

401(k) and Company Match

Annual Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Job summary

GreatAmerica in Cedar Rapids is seeking a Principal Engineering Leader to guide a high-performing Platform Administrators team, delivering secure, scalable Salesforce-based platforms and enterprise solutions. You will own platform strategy, drive platform adoption, reduce technical debt, and ensure regulatory compliance while fostering DevOps and agile practices.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in enterprise/Salesforce platform work and 5+ years in technical leadership, with a Bachelor’s in

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Enterprise/Salesforce Platform Administration or Systems Engineering.
• 5+ years of technical leadership and people management preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or related field.
• Experience in regulated environments and with Salesforce/Open Finance platforms.
• Knowledge of Git workflows and SAFe/Agile methodologies.
• Experience with middleware and cross‑platform integrations.
• Ability to evaluate third-party solutions and manage platform governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of Platform Administrators, fostering a culture of innovation and learning.
• Define and execute Salesforce platform administration strategy and roadmap.
• Own end-to-end delivery of enterprise Salesforce initiatives and ensure stakeholder satisfaction.
• Review major releases, stay current with platform capabilities, and drive adoption.
• Establish controls for privileged access and data governance across platforms.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams for customizations, integrations, and workflows.
• Provide OpenAPI Specifications for external integrations and support agile ceremonies.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentorship

Strategic thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Agile & SAFe

Cloud & security awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems

Tools

Salesforce

Git

VS Code

MS Office

Job description

GreatAmerica is a highly successful entrepreneurial company providing equipment financing to businesses across the United States. Our exemplary customer service, our principle-centered business philosophy and our team-based operating approach are key to our success and growth. We have also recently become a bank!

We Are Looking to Add a Key Member to Our Technology Group!

As Principal Engineering Leader, you will lead a high-performing team of Platform Administrators to deliver secure, scalable, and innovative solutions across GreatAmerica’s key enterprise platforms. You’ll combine deep technical expertise with strategic leadership to drive platform excellence, team growth, and business impact.

As a Principal Engineering Leader, You Will

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of Platform Administrators, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development planning.
• Advocate for the team’s priorities within the broader engineering and product organization.
• Recruit and retain top talent.
• Promote a DevOps mindset and continuous delivery culture.
• Create inclusive, high-trust environments that empower individuals and teams.

Platform Strategy

• Define and execute Salesforce platform administration strategy and roadmap
• Drive platform adoption, optimization, simplification and technical debt reduction.
• Evaluate new platform capabilities and recommend opportunities for business use cases.

Technical Delivery & Innovation

• Own end-to-end delivery of GreatAmerica’s key enterprise/ Salesforce platforms initiatives, ensuring quality, timeliness, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Stay current with platform capabilities and releases. Review, Plan and Communicate Salesforce major releases.
• Stay current with Financial Industry platform capabilities, releases, and ecosystem trends.
• Drive innovation through evaluation and adoption of new enterprise platform features, tools, and integrations.
• Ensure compliance with security, data privacy, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in Solution Review and Architecture Review Forums to uphold platform integrity and best practices.

Architecture, Governance & Administration/Development

• Own the end-to-end administration of one or more enterprise/Salesforce platforms
• Establish appropriate controls for privileged access and segregation of duties.
• Oversee licenses usage, user profiles, permission sets, roles, sharing, security, data quality, workflows, reports / dashboards and other platform configurations.
• Partner with IAM for automating user access management.
• Review / Evaluate third party packages with vendors and business stakeholders
• Implement robust logging, monitor system performance, availability, and usage; proactively address issues and optimize performance.
• Collaborate with engineering and business teams to implement customizations, workflows, and integrations.
• Maintain platform documentation, configuration standards, and change logs.
• Ensure platforms comply with data governance, privacy, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders for support escalations, roadmap planning, and feature adoption.
• Troubleshoot and resolve enterprise platform issues, ensuring platform health.

Integration & Data Collaboration

• Provide OpenAPI Specifications (OAS) for external teams integrating with enterprise platforms.
• Collaborate with other teams on data modeling, access, and integration concerns.
• Extend support for functional and non-functional testing teams to ensure quality delivery.

Collaboration & Agile Execution

• Partner closely with Product Owners and cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Participate in agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, demos, grooming, and standups.
• Contribute to design discussions, solution reviews, and process improvements.
• Support cross-team dependencies and contribute to Agile Release Train planning (SAFe framework experience is a plus).

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Need

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or related field.

Experience

• 8+ years of experience in Enterprise/Salesforce Platform Administration or Systems Engineering.
• 5+ years of technical leadership and people management preferred
• Proven expertise in:
• Hands‑on configuration, upgrades, and release cycles of Salesforce Platforms (Enterprise Platforms such as Open Finance Platforms, Fiserv and/or other Financial Platforms/Salesforce)
• Working in regulated environments
• Git workflows, pull request reviews, merge conflict resolution
• Agile/Scrum methodologies; SAFe experience preferred
• Middleware and cross-platform integrations patterns
• Evaluating third party solutions (Salesforce packages).

Skills & Abilities

• Candidates must possess exceptional interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with internal & external resources, clients, and third parties
• Strong negotiation and collaboration skills and ability to develop and manage stakeholder expectations
• Exceptional communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Create inclusive team environments that foster trust and a sense of empowerment
• Effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high‑pressure environment and excels at communicating shifts in prioritization
• Adapt to shifting business priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem‑solving capabilities
• Must be able to multi‑task and have a combination of organizational and analytical skills
• Strong push to always gain a combination of business and technical knowledge of the product in their area
• Must be systems‑oriented, enjoy working with new tools and be a self‑motivated learner
• Entrepreneurial attitude, with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced work environment
• Demonstrated self‑starter who is goal‑oriented, a critical thinker, and a creative problem solver
• Strong sense of urgency and follow‑through in addressing issues and meeting timelines

Other Computer Skills

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, VS Code

Computer Skills

• Expert knowledge of MS Office products and Design & Development best practices preferred

Financial Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Monthly Bonuses for Eligible Employees
• 401(k) and Company Match
• Annual Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off

Health, Wellbeing, And Family Planning Benefits

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Days
• Paid Holidays
• Gym Reimbursement
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental Leave

Education And Career Planning Benefits

• Tuition Assistance
• Networking Opportunities
• Leadership Development Opportunities

Perks

• Paid Parking
• Service Awards
• Hybrid work arrangements
• Business casual environment
• A strong organizational culture focused on our greatest asset: you!

If your experience aligns closely, We value diverse backgrounds and adding new perspectives.

Please note, applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.