Software Engineer

Northwestern Mutual; Milwaukee, Orange City (WI, FL); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Software Engineer, where you will create and support innovative software applications for diverse users. In this role, you will apply engineering best practices, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and utilize cutting-edge technologies such as REACT, NodeJS, and PostgreSQL. You'll have the opportunity to work in an Agile environment, leading projects and driving efficiency in development processes. With a strong focus on continuous improvement, this position offers a unique chance to impact the company's software solutions while enjoying flexible work schedules and comprehensive benefits. Start your journey with a top-tier employer that values diversity and inclusion!

Benefits

Flexible work schedules

Concierge service

Comprehensive benefits

Employee resource groups

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience with continuous integration and deployment tools.
• Experience in writing SQL queries and building data extraction processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support software applications for corporate and field users.
• Collaborate with teams to design and deploy software changes.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

Python

PostgreSQL

Continuous Integration

Agile Scrum

RESTful APIs

Automation Testing

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

GitLab

Postman

DBeaver

Jira

Terraform

Dynatrace

Kibana

Job description

Job Description: The Software Engineer at Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company in Milwaukee, WI will create and support software applications for corporate and field users. Apply engineering best practices to analyze and develop software solutions. Develop software using established development and continuous integration practices. Collaborate with teams to design, develop, and deploy software changes to various team-supported applications. Utilize established monitoring and automation processes. Conduct thorough code evaluation to ensure compliance with established coding standards and best practices. Build front-end and back-end applications (microservice and database). Follow Agile Scrum software development lifecycle with daily scrum, planning, and Sprint retro sessions. Participate in bi-weekly refinement meetings. Utilize development skills including REACT, NodeJS, Java, Terraform, and Postgres SQL. Use software tools such as GitLab, Postman, DBeaver, and Kube Config Manager. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues that may arise during development and deployment of software projects. Provide recommendations to increase efficiency within current development and continuous integration practices. Utilize monitoring tools including Dynatrace and Kibana (ELK) and database tools like DBeaver. Design, build, and maintain batch jobs. Build scalable projects from the ground up. Develop automation testing using Jest snapshot tests and JUnit. Collaborate in design discussions with cross-functional teams on RESTful API backend services and databases. Work on providing B2B engineering solutions to integrate external applications into internal systems. Prioritize initiatives and ensure solutions meet business needs and requirements. Lead projects or project steps within larger projects. Telecommuting permitted. Salary range: $109,779 - $189,540 per year.

Minimum Requirements: Master's degree in Computer Science or related field plus 1 year of experience as a software engineer or related occupation, or a bachelor's degree plus 5 years of experience. Experience must include 1 year with each of the following: (1) continuous integration and deployment tools including SonarQube and Git; (2) Java, JavaScript, and Python; (3) AWS; (4) PostgreSQL; (5) Jira; (6) database tools including DBeaver; (7) supporting applications and identifying process improvements and automations; and (8) writing SQL queries, building data extraction processes, and creating APIs for data analysis, integrations, and reporting.

Interested candidates should send their resume to [e-mail], referencing code 421 in the subject line.

We believe in fairness and transparency. While we share salary ranges, final compensation depends on skills, experience, market conditions, location, and other factors in the hiring process. This is the standard pay structure for this position.

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Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment where employees can contribute, lead, and grow.

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FIND YOUR FUTURE

We're excited about the talent at Northwestern Mutual. You can grow your career here with excellent perks, benefits, and a culture of belonging.

• Flexible work schedules
• Concierge service
• Comprehensive benefits
• Employee resource groups