Principal Software Engineer at Fidelity & Guaranty Life Business Services in Des Moines, Iowa

Job Description:

F&G is looking to hire for a Principal Software Engineer


The Principal Software Engineer position will work directly with the Architects for the design of functional solutions and be accountable for road mapping and the delivery of the solution in the new business operations processing. This role will have ownership over the delivery of multiple, complex business facing technologies (ecosystem) to deliver business outcomes for Order entry, case management and Underwriting processes. This position will lead the design, coding, testing, and documenting of software solutions and perform tests to validate the code. This role will be in lead capacity with other developers through required feature updates, code management, and requirement implementation. This role will also lead application security remediation and impact analysis. In addition, this role will mentor and coach other developers and lead technical aspects of applications.


Duties & Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Architects for the design of functional solutions and be accountable for road mapping and the delivery of the solution in the new business operations domain.
• Mentor and coach other developers and provide input on performance evaluations
• Lead other developers through required feature updates, code management, and requirement implementation
• Own the technical aspects of the function, including a full suite of critical SaaS/3rd Party/Custom applications
• Ownership over the delivery of multiple, complex business facing technologies (ecosystem) to deliver business outcomes starting from Order entry to case management and Underwriting up to Issuance of a case.
• Bring expertise to initiatives, guiding the organization with respect to system impact and change
• Lead the design, coding, testing, and documenting of software solutions that are high performing and intuitive, adhering to F&G's software development methodologies, frameworks, standards, and security requirements
• Perform unit, regression, security, and load tests to validate the readiness of internally and externally developed code for production as required
• Lead application security remediation in collaboration with Security team
• Develop complex programs/queries to support transactional processing and reg reporting
• Perform impact analysis for interface/system changes affecting the applications environment
• Create the strategy for the translation of business needs into technical solutions
• Develop estimates for project and maintenance work
• Design custom or 3rd-party solutions and their integrations
• Work directly with Solution Architects to design functional solutions and roadmaps for delivery
• Review code to ensure it aligns with architecture standards
• Participate in selection and oversight of third-party contracts and solution providers
• Independently direct cross-functional team in design and solutioning
• Contribute individually to project and solution outcomes
• Provide technical subject matter expertise on multiple, concurrent complex projects
• Strategize with business and technology stakeholders to define future-state business capabilities & requirements, and translate into transitional and target state architectures
• Provide support to management on build vs buy decisions

Experience & Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (preferred emphasis in Computer Science or MIS) or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 10+ years of hands-on technical experience in designing and building applications and interfaces
• Significant experience with various SDLC methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.)
• Prior leadership experience
• Significant experience developing in multiple databases, including SQL server and/or Oracle
• Experience with secure development practices and knowledge of OWASP Top Ten preferred
• Experience with API management platforms such as MuleSoft, Azure API Management, AWS API Gateway, or Apigee preferred
• Experience supporting production batch cycle preferred
• Experience within a Financial Services/Insurer's IT Organization preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Expert understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Expert in writing complex code
• Expert working in Informatica
• Expert in developing in .Net/Java
• Self-starter with a high energy level and willingness to take on responsibility
• Proven verbal, written communication, and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent ability to think analytically and solve problems
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment
• Ability to create technical documentation
• Ability to develop good relationships with vendors and their technical resources
• Ability to create strong, collaborative relationships with business partners
• Ability to mentor others
• Ability to conceptualize, plan and build software to solve complex problems
• Ability to act as a project lead within an initiative including strategy, design, implementation, reporting, and providing status updates to management

Other Requirements

• Perform other functions, duties and projects as assigned
• Regular and punctual attendance
• Some travel required (less than 10%)

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Additional Information

Work Environments


F&G believes in an employee-centric flexible environment, which is why we offer the ability for in-office, hybrid and remote work arrangements. During the hiring process, you'll work with your leader to decide what works best for your role.

F&G complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for F&G. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact talentacquisition@fglife.com.

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About F&G


Since 1959, Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company (F&G) has offered annuity and life insurance products to those who are seeking security in retirement and protection during life's unexpected events.

As a national Top Workplace1, an Iowa Top Workplace2 and a proud equal opportunity employer, F&G team members are empowered, collaborative, dynamic and authentic. We believe that by embracing these values, we will continue to build and strengthen the company while continuing to be a great place to work.

1Top Workplaces USA 2022 - 2023


2Des Moines Register Top Workplaces 2018 - 2022



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