Principal Software Engineering

Job Description Summary

Are you looking for an opportunity to have an enterprise impact? In this role, you can influence our engineering and business culture. As a Principal Engineer, you will define platform-wide architecture supporting WFG’s enterprise modernization. You will enable our teams to use spec-driven development with Kiro as an AI assistant and other modern development practices to accelerate development and improve quality.

• Lead cross-program architecture and guide multi-domain technical decisions.
• Use Kiro to generate prototypes, validate architecture, and accelerate design.
• Define integration strategy, data models, and shared technical standards.
• Participate in enterprise committees defining engineering and architecture principles.
• Serve as subject matter expert across multiple domains.
• Mentor Lead and Senior engineers. Elevate the developer experience and engineering culture.
• Present architecture to executives and influence long-term strategy.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• Eight years of experience with distributed applications and microservices.
• Expertise in Java/.NET, microservices, and distributed system design.
• Deep cloud experience (AWS/Azure).
• Advanced understanding of No
  
  SQL and relational modeling.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

• Experience with enterprise modernization.
• Experience raising the engineering and operational standards.
• Experience coaching engineers in a Scaled Agile environment.
• Experience with analytics, ML, or streaming architectures.
• Financial services knowledge.
• Experience with Six Sigma is a plus.

• Hybrid‑Office Environment (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays)
• Work outside of normal business hours may be required.
• Moderate Travel 10 to 25%

The Salary for this position generally ranges between $158,000 - $200,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in‑office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.

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 at this time.

This is a hybrid position requiring three days in office per week in one of our hub locations (Philadelphia, PA; Cedar Rapids, IA; Denver, CO). Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well‑being of our employees.

• Competitive Pay
• Bonus for Eligible Employees
• Pension Plan
• 401k Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Disability Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Career Training & Development Opportunities

Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits

• Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
• Ten (10) paid holidays per year.
• Be Well Company holistic wellness program, including Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars.
• Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year with at least one year of service at the time of birth, adoption or foster care placement.
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Back‑Up Care Program
• PTO for Volunteer Hours
• Employee Matching Gifts Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Inclusion and Diversity Programs
• Employee Recognition Program
• Referral Bonus Programs

We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We are recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount listings, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women. To foster a culture of inclusivity, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs, including employee‑driven Employee Resource Groups.

Transamerica supports the Aegon Transamerica Foundation, which provides financial grants and supports volunteer efforts of employees to nonprofit organizations in the communities where we live and work.

Aegon acquired Transamerica in 1999. Aegon, founded in 1844, serves more than 23.9 million customers worldwide and aims to have a positive impact through climate change and inclusion initiatives.