Senior Actuarial Software Engineer (Mainframe)

Relha LLC; Milwaukee, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual is seeking an Actuarial Senior Software Engineer in Milwaukee to contribute to our mainframe team, focusing on financial reporting systems. You will work on calculations for premiums, claims, and reserves, translating business needs into engineering projects and guiding peers.

The role offers opportunities to deepen NM product knowledge and either stay mainframe-focused or grow into other application areas, all within a collaborative, risk-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a technical field.
• 4-5 years of professional experience required.
• Experience developing and supporting mainframe-based applications preferred.
• Experience with JCL, PL/I, SAS or similar 4th generation tools.
• Experience with SQL and change-management concepts/tools.

Responsibilities

• Translate business needs into software engineering projects with teammates.
• Develop and implement software changes to meet business needs.
• Provide guidance to less experienced engineers.
• Improve core systems with a focus on quality and reliability.
• Share learnings and foster a positive, collaborative team environment.
• Establish and share team standards and best practices across the department.
• Collaborate across teams within the division.

Skills

Accountability

Analytical Thinking

Business Application

Learning Agility

Software Development

Software Problem Solving

Technical Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a technical field or equivalent experience

Tools

JCL

PL/I

SAS or similar 4th gen tool

SQL

ChangeMan/ServiceNow/Control-M

Job description

Northwestern Mutual is seeking an Actuarial Senior Software Engineer in Milwaukee to contribute to our mainframe team, focusing on financial reporting systems. You will work on calculations for premiums, claims, and reserves, translating business needs into engineering projects and guiding peers.

The role offers opportunities to deepen NM product knowledge and either stay mainframe-focused or grow into other application areas, all within a collaborative, risk-focused environment.