Software Engineer II

Northwestern Mutual

Milwaukee (WI)

On-site

USD 108,000 - 170,000

Full time

9 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Concierge service

Comprehensive benefits

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual seeks a software engineer in Milwaukee to apply engineering best practices across the lifecycle of software solutions. You will develop using CI/CD, participate in Agile-driven source control and release processes, and contribute to a collaborative team culture focused on continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes data platforms, cloud services, and strong programming skills with Python, JVM languages, Spark, and SQL.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or related field required.
Strong knowledge of Python, JVM languages, Spark, and SQL.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
Solid programming skills and ability to work with minimal direction.
Experience 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 maintenance of source control and release procedures.
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
Contribute to a collaborative environment that respects diversity and drives team improvement.
Monitor data and analytics/AI platform health and proactively identify operational risks.
On-call/off-hour responsibilities.

Skills

Data literacy

SQL

Data analytics

Programming languages

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science

Tools

Databricks

Snowflake

AWS

Azure

Job description

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

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 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 You'll 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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Structure 110

Geographic Specific Pay Structure

$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.

Skills

Data Literacy (NM)
Business Acumen (NM)
Data Analytics (NM)
SQL (NM)
Data Interpretation
Collaborative Partnership & Planning (NM)
Data Integration & ETL (NM)
Information Protection (NM)
Programming Languages (NM)
DevOps & Delivery (NM)
Engineering Expertise & Practices
Analytical Thinking (NM)
Databases & Data Platforms (NM)
Data Quality & Integrity (NM)
Strategic & Systems Thinking (NM)
Root Cause Analysis (NM)
Adaptive Communication (NM)

FIND YOUR FUTURE

We’re excited about the potential people bring to Northwestern Mutual. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits, and our commitment to a culture of belonging.