Software Engineer III - Investment Operations Technology

Northwestern Mutual Group; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual is seeking a Software Engineer III to build, modernize, and support technology solutions for Investment Operations from our downtown Milwaukee Corporate Office. This hybrid role requires 3 onsite days per week (Mon–Wed) and involves working across applications, data, integrations, batch processing, and cloud platforms.

The ideal candidate brings 2–4 years of hands-on engineering experience with Java, JavaScript/.NET, or Python, plus strong SQL and API technical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2-4 years of experience with modern software engineering tools, languages, and practices.
• Proficiency with Java, JavaScript/.NET, or Python.
• Strong knowledge of SQL, relational databases, APIs, system integrations, and data-processing tech.
• Experience with source control, CI/CD, automated testing, code reviews, and deployments.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, design, testing, and best practices.
• Data & Integration: SQL, relational databases, APIs, integrations, or batch processing.
• Engineering Practices: source control, CI/CD, automated testing, code reviews, deployments.
• Problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Software Development: Build and maintain reliable software and data solutions.
• Data Integration: Develop APIs, data pipelines, integrations, and batch processes.
• Problem Solving: Diagnose issues, find root causes, implement fixes.
• Architecture: Consider system-wide design and dependencies.
• Technical Collaboration: Participate in design discussions and decisions.
• Continuous Improvement: Improve development, testing, deployment, CI practices.
• CI/CD: Enhance automation for build, test, and deploy processes.
• Code Quality: Review code for quality, security, standards, and best practices.
• Production Support: Improve monitoring, resiliency, and stability.
• Mentorship: Guide junior engineers through reviews and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Application & Data Engineering

Application Security

Root Cause Analysis

Software Development

Software Problem Solving

Continuous Improvement

Strategic Thinking

Technical Growth & Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Snowflake

dbt

Python

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Job description

This is a hybrid position at our downtown Milwaukee Corporate Office. Requires 3 days onsite (M, T, W). About the Job We are seeking a Software Engineer III to build, modernize, and support technology solutions for Investment Operations. The role works across applications, data, integrations, batch processing, and cloud platforms in partnership with business, product, architecture, and technology teams. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on engineer who solves complex problems, improves engineering practices, and delivers secure, reliable, and scalable solutions across modern and legacy platforms.

What You’ll Do

• Software Development: Build and maintain reliable software and data solutions for Investment Operations.
• Data Integration: Develop APIs, data pipelines, integrations, and batch processes across platforms.
• Problem Solving: Diagnose technical and production issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable fixes.
• Architecture: Consider system‑wide architecture and upstream and downstream dependencies in solution design.
• Technical Collaboration: Contribute to design discussions and technical decisions with engineers and architects.
• Continuous Improvement: Improve development, testing, deployment, and continuous integration practices.
• CI/CD: Enhance automation that builds, tests, and deploys software safely and reliably.
• Code Quality: Review code for quality, security, standards, and engineering best practices.
• Production Support: Improve monitoring, resiliency, and stability for business‑critical systems.
• Mentorship: Guide junior engineers through reviews, knowledge sharing, and technical support.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 2-4 years of experience with modern software engineering tools, languages, and practices.
• Technical Skills: Intermediate proficiency with one or more modern programming languages or platforms such as Java, JavaScript/.NET, or Python.
• Strong working knowledge of SQL, relational databases, APIs, system integrations, and/or data‑processing technologies.
• Experience with source control, CI/CD, automated testing, code reviews, and modern deployment practices.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, application design, coding standards, testing, and engineering best practices.
• Data & Integration: Experience with SQL, relational databases, APIs, integrations, or batch processing.
• Engineering Practices: Experience with source control, CI/CD, automated testing, code reviews, and deployments.
• Problem‑Solving: Strong analytical skills and an evolving ability to solve complex technical issues.
• Communication: Ability to communicate clearly with technical and business partners.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively across Engineering, Product, Architecture, and Investment Operations.
• Technical Leadership: Ability to contribute to solution design and support junior engineers.

Additional Qualifications

• AWS and cloud-based application or data solutions. Snowflake, dbt, Python, or modern data engineering technologies.
• REST APIs, data pipelines, enterprise integrations, or batch processing.
• Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code, observability, or DevOps practices.
• Unix/Linux, shell scripting, Windows scripting, or enterprise scheduling tools.
• Legacy application modernization or cloud migration experience.
• Financial services, investment management, Investment Operations, or Investment Accounting experience.
• Knowledge of transactions, holdings, reference data, cash, valuations, reconciliations, or ABOR.

Skills You Have

• Application & Data Engineering: Builds and supports applications, APIs, integrations, and data‑processing solutions.
• Application Security: Applies security standards throughout design, development, and production support.
• Root Cause Analysis: Uses structured analysis to identify issues and implement lasting solutions.
• Software Development: Designs, develops, tests, deploys, and supports quality software.
• Software Problem Solving: Uses debugging, monitoring, and engineering practices to resolve technical issues.
• Continuous Improvement: Improves engineering efficiency, quality, reliability, and automation.
• Strategic Thinking: Aligns technical decisions with business priorities, architecture, risk, and maintainability.
• Technical Growth & Mentorship: Expands technical expertise while supporting the growth of junior engineers.

Compensation Range

• Pay Range - Start: $108,160.00
• Pay Range - End: $162,240.00
• Geographic Specific Pay Structure: Structure 110: $118,960.00 USD – $178,440.00 USD
• Geographic Specific Pay Structure: Structure 115: $124,400.00 USD – $186,600.00 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, click here to learn more.

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.

At Northwestern Mutual, we believe relationships are built on trust. That our lives and our work matter. These beliefs launched our company over 160 years ago. Today, they're just a few of the reasons why people choose to build careers at Northwestern Mutual. What started in Milwaukee, WI has grown into 7,000+ home office professionals split across 3 campuses: New York City, Franklin and downtown Milwaukee (HQ) - each one bringing with it its own unique talent and culture. In a company with such a long and storied history, this may be the most exciting and important time to be a part of Northwestern Mutual as we are growing our digital and tech capabilities and are always on the lookout for bright, tech‑savvy candidates.

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.