Software Engineer II: Cloud, APIs & Full-Stack Dev

Northwestern Mutual Group; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 98,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual is seeking a Software Engineer II to design, develop, test, and maintain applications in the Field Rewards technology portfolio. You will contribute to modern web apps, APIs, and cloud-based solutions while partnering with senior engineers and business stakeholders.

The role emphasizes cloud, automation, DevOps practices, and full-stack development with a strong foundation in software engineering. Milwaukee HQ and multiple campuses anchor our teams and culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in CS/Engineering/IT or related field.
• 2-4 years of professional software development experience.
• Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and REST APIs or backend services.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain web applications, APIs, and backend services using established engineering standards.
• Build and enhance features under guidance of senior engineers and technical leads.
• Participate in design and implementation of reusable components and services.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code meeting quality and security standards.
• Support integration with enterprise systems and third-party services.
• Participate in code reviews and testing activities to ensure high-quality software delivery.
• Follow Agile development processes and engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with team members to identify opportunities for automation and process improvements.

Skills

JavaScript/TypeScript

React

REST APIs

Node.js

Python

SQL

SDLC

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

Job description

Northwestern Mutual is seeking a Software Engineer II to design, develop, test, and maintain applications in the Field Rewards technology portfolio. You will contribute to modern web apps, APIs, and cloud-based solutions while partnering with senior engineers and business stakeholders.

The role emphasizes cloud, automation, DevOps practices, and full-stack development with a strong foundation in software engineering. Milwaukee HQ and multiple campuses anchor our teams and culture.