Principal Software Engineer - Salesforce

GreatAmerica Bank National Association; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Health Insurance

401(k) and Company Match

Annual Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Education and Career Planning Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Networking Opportunities

Leadership Development Opportunities

Parental Leave

Healthy work-life balance

Job summary

GreatAmerica seeks a Principal Software Engineer to define enterprise designs, engineering strategy, governance standards, and long-term technology direction across Salesforce platforms and beyond. You’ll lead architecture reviews, guide scalable patterns, and ensure secure, compliant, and resilient solutions for diverse business needs.

You will balance reliability, scalability, and regulatory requirements while collaborating with leadership, risk, and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Information Systems or related field.
• 12+ years of software engineering experience in Salesforce-based environments.
• Experience leading technical design reviews and establishing standards across teams.
• Expert directions for complex Salesforce initiatives and integration patterns.

Skills

Sales Cloud

Service Cloud

Experience Cloud

Lightning Web Components

Aura framework

HTML & CSS

JavaScript

Apex Language

SOQL

SOSL

APEX triggers

Data modeling

Flows

REST API

SOAP API

Git

Gearset (CI/CD)

Scrum/Agile

SAFe

Troubleshooting Salesforce

Dev Console

Query Optimizer

Data Loader

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or equivalent

Tools

Git

Gearset

Data Loader

Developer Console

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! The Principal Software Engineer is the highest-level individual contributor within Software Engineering and is responsible for defining, influencing and collaborating enterprise level solution designs, engineering strategy, software engineering governance standards, and long-term technology direction across multiple platforms, systems, and engineering domains. This role serves as a recognized technical authority who influences enterprise technology decisions, establishes reusable engineering standards and patterns, and drives software engineering across the organization.

Principal Software Engineers operate with significant autonomy and are accountable for balancing reliability, scalability, security, regulatory requirements, cost optimization, and business outcomes across systems. Working closely with engineering leadership, architects, business leaders, risk and compliance partners, and external vendors, this role ensures software solutions align with organizational strategy and engineering standards are enforced while enabling sustainable, scalable, and resilient technology solutions.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Information Systems or equivalent.
• 12+ years of software engineering experience, working in Sales Cloud, Service Cloud and Experience Cloud or related areas
• Expert level experience leading technical design reviews and establish standards across teams
• Expert level experience providing technical directions for complex Salesforce initiatives
• Experience with identification of platform limitations and develops scalable patterns, least privileged architecture and deep understanding of Salesforce security framework
• Advanced knowledge of developing and supporting Lightning web Components and the Aura framework
• In depth knowledge of HTML and CSS
• In depth knowledge of JavaScript
• Advanced level of knowledge of APEX Language, SOQL, SOSL
• Advanced level of knowledge of APEX triggers, batch classes and scheduled classes
• Advanced level of knowledge of data modeling
• Advanced level of knowledge of flows including screen and record triggers auto launch flows
• Advanced level of knowledge of secure programming within the Salesforce Platform to avoid any security pitfalls.
• Advanced level of knowledge of Developer Console, Query Optimizer, Data loader, CLI and Debug Logs
• Advanced level of knowledge and implementation experience on Integration patterns and salesforce APIs.
• Advanced level of knowledge of REST/SOAP API concepts and experience utilizing rest-based services from external parties and implementing rest-based services in Salesforce
• Advanced knowledge of working with Git and source control management processes like pull request reviews, branch management and merge conflict resolution
• Intermediate level of knowledge of working with Salesforce in a CI/CD environment using a tool like Gearset
• In-depth experience of working in a Scrum and Agile Software Development Methodology is required
• Experience with the SAFe, agile framework is a plus
• Advanced level of experience in troubleshooting and isolating root causes in Salesforce applications
• Ability to read, use and produce system design artifacts such as flowcharts and wireframes
• Demonstrated experience defining/enforcing solution design standards, engineering strategy, or governance across multiple platforms, products, or technology domains.
• Experience in at least one other technology ecosystem that is outside of Salesforce
• Proven ability to influence enterprise technology decisions and drive cross-functional alignment without direct authority.

Skills & Abilities

• Expert knowledge of software engineering principles, solution design patterns, and distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of cloud technologies, automation practices, infrastructure, integrations, and modern engineering approaches.
• Advanced systems thinking and ability to connect technical decisions to organizational outcomes.
• Deep understanding of platform reliability, observability, security, governance, and operational excellence.
• Experience designing and governing technology standards used by multiple teams.
• Strong solution decision-making skills with the ability to evaluate tradeoffs across cost, risk, performance, and scalability.
• Ability to anticipate future technology needs and develop long-term platform strategies.
• Strong negotiation and collaboration skills and ability to develop and manage stakeholder expectations
• 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
• Ability to lead through expertise, mentorship, and organizational influence.
• Strong push to always gain a combination of business and technical knowledge of financial industry
• 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
• Strong sense of urgency and follow-through in addressing issues and meeting timelines
• Experience operating within regulated, complex, or enterprise-scale environments preferred.

Sharing rewards is an integral part of our culture. We believe in the value of hard work and reward our employees beyond the paycheck. Our total rewards package is based on eligibility and includes:

Rewards

• 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, please apply. We value diverse backgrounds and adding new perspectives. We encourage you to apply if you can make a strong impact in this role at www.greatamerica.com/careers. 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.

GreatAmerica is the largest independent, family-owned national commercial equipment finance companies in the U.S. and is dedicated to helping manufactures, vendors, and dealers be more successful and keep their customers for a lifetime. With a focus on the small ticket vendor and OEM finance channel we have partnered with some of the largest and industry leading companies in the Office Equipment, Communications, IT, Automotive, Construction, Healthcare, and Franchise market sectors. In addition to financing, GreatAmerica offers innovative non-financial services to help our customers grow. We have also recently become a bank! At GreatAmerica we enjoy the benefits of being independent and family-owned, fostering quick decision making, customer response and innovation. Established in 1992 our team has grown to over 750 employees and a portfolio of over $3+ Billion. Our exemplary customer service, principle-centered business philosophy and team-based operating approach are key to our success and growth. With a strong balance sheet and consistent financial performance through all economic cycles, GreatAmerica has experienced amazing results and unparalleled growth. When you are part of the GreatAmerica team, you will grow professionally and work with some of the most talented finance professionals in the industry. There is no doubt in our minds we are building the greatest company of its kind, offering the finest products and services available anywhere. When you are part of the GreatAmerica team, you are part of the future, part of an opportunity to grow professionally and to reach your potential while enjoying your work.