Software Engineer II

northwesternmutual; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 108,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual in Milwaukee seeks a software engineer to analyze, develop, deploy, and support software solutions using modern CI/CD and DevOps practices. You will contribute to Agile development, participate in code reviews, and help maintain data platform health across the environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a technical field, strong Python/JVM/Spark/SQL skills, and the ability to work with large data platforms and cloud services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or related discipline.
• Experience with Python, JVM languages, Spark, and SQL.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps environments.
• Ability to work with large data platforms and cloud services.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering best practices to analyze, develop, deploy, and support software solutions.
• Develop software using continuous deployment and integration practices.
• Participate in Agile implementation and release procedures.
• Contribute to code reviews and feedback within the organization.
• Monitor data platform health and proactively identify operational risks.
• On-call/off-hour expectations as part of operations.

Skills

Technical Problem Solving

Root Cause Analysis

DevOps Practices

Data Platform Management

Cloud Services

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or related fields

Tools

Python

Java/Scala (JVM)

Apache Spark

SQL

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Apply engineering best practices in order to analyze, develop, deploy and support software solutions.
• Develop software using continuous Deployment and integration practices.
• Participate in an Agile implementation and maintenance of source control and release procedures.
• Participate in Code Reviews and feedback to the Organization.
• Contribute to a collaborative work environment in which all team members are respected regardless of their individual differences and are motivated to improve both their individual and team contributions.
• Operations Management Practices Maturity
• Monitor data and analytics/AI platform health and proactively identify operational risks.
• On-call/Off-hour expectations

What You’ll bring to the Role

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or related fields
• Code Knowledge: Python, JVM (Java, Scala), Apache Spark, SQL
• Aware of Agile methodologies/DevOps environment.
• Intermediate programming skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal direction.
• Knowledge of Large Data Platforms (Databricks, Snowflake, etc.) and Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.)

Skills Your Have

• Technical Problem Solving - Analyzes technical issues, evaluates solutions, and resolves software engineering challenges using sound engineering practices.
• Root Cause Analysis & Decision Quality - Uses structured problem-solving techniques to identify root causes, troubleshoot issues, and make data-driven decisions.
• DevOps- Applies continuous integration and continuous delivery practices to improve software quality, deployment efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
• Data Platform Management - Familiar and Capable of operating within a Large Data Platform Context
• Cloud and Data Services- Uses a cloud native line of thinking when it comes to engineering solutions

Compensation Range:

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Geographic Specific Pay Structure:

Structure 110: $108,160.00 USD - $162,240.00 USD

Structure 115: $113,040.00 USD - $169,560.00 USD

We believe in fairness and transparency. It’s why we share the salary range for most of our roles. However, final salaries are based on a number of factors, including the skills and experience of the candidate; the current market; location of the candidate; and other factors uncovered in the hiring process. The standard pay structure is listed but if you’re living in California, New York City or other eligible location, geographic specific pay structures, compensation and benefits could be applicable.

Grow your career with a best-in-class company that puts our clients’ interests at the center of all we do.

Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes talented individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives.