Principal Software Engineer

Principal Software Engineer Pella, IA; Urbandale, IA; or Remote Overview: We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to serve as a technical anchor across our full software engineering organization. This role spans the full stack — from our enterprise GraphQL API layer and backend services to modern frontend experiences built in React and Next.js. You will partner with product, architecture, and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into elegant, scalable solutions, while shaping engineering strategy, elevating the teams around you, and driving the standards that define how we build software across the organization. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design, development, and evolution of full stack solutions spanning frontend, backend, and enterprise integration layers. Own and advance our enterprise GraphQL API platform, ensuring it meets performance, scalability, and security standards as the connective tissue between all enterprise systems. Architect and build modern frontend applications using React and Next.js, establishing patterns and standards for UI development across teams. Partner with product owners, business stakeholders, and technical teams to understand complex requirements and deliver clear, maintainable solutions. Define and enforce engineering standards across API design, frontend architecture, code quality, testing, and CI/CD practices. Lead and influence architectural discussions across the organization, driving decisions on integration