Principal Full Stack Engineer Jobs in Iowa
Principal Full Stack Engineer jobs in Iowa are in active demand across Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, and Cedar Falls and other Iowa metros, including employers like Collins Aerospace, Jack Henry & Associates, and Principal Financial. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Location Requirement:
The work arrangement for this role is a hybrid position, requiring a minimum of three (3) days in the office, with flexibility to work remotely two (2) days each week.
Role Overview:
Application development involves the process, lifecycle, creation, maintenance, configuration, documentation, and testing of the enterprise software that drives business processes. Developers work closely with analysts, engineers, and system users as needed to deliver well documented and tested solutions to the business. The position also requires integration with other platforms and teaming within the IT and BU organizations.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent experience/combined education
Experience: 3+ years of previous complex systems design and implementation
Key Competencies:
- Must have at least 3+ years’ experience with database driven applications
- A minimum of 3+ years of experience (designing, developing) complex solutions
- At least 3 years of experience in technical writing and documentation
- Experience with Agile methodology (SCRUM or something similar)
- Prior hands-on experience with Design Patterns, Application blocks (modular decoupled code), XML, and Reporting
- Desire to take ownership of projects
- Ability to troubleshoot complicated problems
- Must be flexible to adjust work schedule to support shifts of various lengths and start/stop times based on workload
- Experience in designing and implementing projects
Segra owns and operates a wide and dense fiber-optic infrastructure footprint that provides state-of-the-art connectivity, cybersecurity, voice, cloud and colocation solutions, all backed by industry-leading service and reliability. Serving over 30,000 connected customer locations, Segra has been providing customer-focused solutions for over 125 years.
At Segra, we imagine, we engineer and we build a world of opportunities for our customers through fiber-enabled technologies, driven by our customer-first mentality. We invest in the communities we serve by hiring locally, empowering our teams, and continually upgrading our network infrastructure to deliver smarter, stronger technology solutions.
Benefits Overview:
Segra offers a very robust benefits package to our full-time employees, some of which include:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) match
- Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts
- Tuition and gym reimbursements
- Vacation/PTO, paid holidays, floating holidays
- Volunteer days, parental leave
- Legal, accidental, hospital indemnity, identify theft, pet insurance
Segra is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind. Segra does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Salary Range: $86,205.00 - $100,000
Beyond competitive health and retirement benefits with immediate 401(k) vesting, Segra also invests in your total well-being through programs supporting physical, mental, financial, and social wellness.
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Where Iowa roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Principal Full Stack Engineer Job Market in Iowa
A snapshot from current Iowa openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Collins Aerospace21

- Jack Henry & Associates3

- Principal Financial2

- Segra1

- Vontas1

Top Industries Hiring
- Aerospace & Defense21
- Technology & Software6
- Insurance2
- Manufacturing1
- Accounting & Auditing1
What Iowa Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in principal full stack engineer jobs across Iowa.
- 8 or more years of full stack engineering experience with demonstrated technical leadership
- Deep proficiency in at least one backend language such as Go, Java, Python, or Node.js alongside a modern frontend framework
- Hands-on experience designing and operating distributed systems at production scale
- Proficiency with cloud platforms including AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure and their managed services
- Experience defining API contracts, data models, and system boundaries across multiple product teams
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or equivalent demonstrated experience
Principal Full Stack Engineer Jobs in Iowa: Frequently Asked Questions
How many principal full stack engineer jobs are there in Iowa?
There are 38+ principal full stack engineer openings in Iowa on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, and Cedar Falls. New positions post regularly as employers across Iowa hire.
How much do principal full stack engineers make in Iowa?
Principal full stack engineers in Iowa earn a median of about $114,890 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $74,390 for the lowest 10% to over $165,880 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Iowa cities have the most principal full stack engineer jobs?
Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, and Cedar Falls have the most principal full stack engineer openings in Iowa right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire principal full stack engineers in Iowa?
Companies currently hiring principal full stack engineers in Iowa include Collins Aerospace, Jack Henry & Associates, and Principal Financial, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote principal full stack engineer jobs in Iowa?
Yes. About 13% of principal full stack engineer openings tied to Iowa are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Iowa metros.
How do I apply for principal full stack engineer jobs in Iowa?
You can apply to principal full stack engineer jobs in Iowa directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Iowa location, then apply to each one that fits.
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