Principal Global Services is hiring for the position of Software Engineer, based in Hyderabad. This is a great opportunity for engineers to build a career in financial technology, supporting Principal Financial Group’s retirement, insurance, and asset management business solutions.
Job Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Company | Principal Global Services |
| Position | Software Engineer |
| Job ID | 51739 |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Job Location | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Apply Mode | Online |
About the Role

As a Software Engineer at Principal Global Services (PGS), you will build and support software solutions for Principal’s core financial business lines, contributing to systems that help customers achieve financial well-being through retirement, insurance, and asset management. PGS is a Global Capability Center dedicated to supporting Principal’s mission through quality, innovation, and strategic technology value.
Required Skills
- Strong programming fundamentals (Java, Python, or similar).
- Understanding of software development lifecycle and Agile practices.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills for financial services applications.
- Good communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
Recommended Certifications & Skills to Stand Out
For financial services software roles in general, a foundational cloud certification (AWS Cloud Practitioner or Azure Fundamentals) is broadly valued, along with strong Java/Python fundamentals and basic domain awareness of insurance or retirement products. A personal project involving a financial calculator or data pipeline can help candidates stand out.
Why Join Principal?
Principal Global Services, a Fortune 500 financial company’s Global Capability Center, has focused since 2006 on delivering quality, innovation, and strategic value, empowering customers worldwide by protecting and advancing their financial well-being.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply through the official Principal Careers portal before the position closes.
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About the Company
Principal Financial Group empowers and enables customers across the globe to protect and advance their financial well-being through retirement, insurance, and asset management solutions, supported globally by Principal Global Services.


