Software Engineer III - Hybrid
About The Position
This is a hybrid position at our corporate office in downtown Milwaukee. 3 days onsite, 2 days remote. Northwestern Mutual has been helping families and businesses achieve financial security for over 165+ years. Through a distinctive, whole-picture planning approach that includes both insurance and investments, we empower people to be financially confident. We combine the expertise of our financial professionals with a personalized digital experience and leading-edge technology to best serve our clients. To help guide this collaborative effort, we are seeking a Software Engineer III to join our team. This individual will support applications tied to calculations for Northwestern Mutual’s Risk Products and will partner closely with product teams, business partners, and other engineering teams to deliver reliable, scalable technical solutions.
Requirements
- 2–4 years of experience working with modern engineering tools, languages, and practices.
- Java Spring Boot
- Node.js
- AWS, as the majority of the team’s work is performed in AWS
- Strong understanding of engineering principles, software design, and development best practices.
- Experience supporting production applications and resolving technical issues in a timely, effective manner.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with product teams, business partners, and other technology teams.
- Evolving analytical and critical thinking skills.
Nice To Haves
- React
- Kubernetes
- SQL/relational databases
- CI/CD tools, including GitLab
Responsibilities
- Write, enhance, and maintain Java applications that support calculations for Northwestern Mutual’s Risk Products.
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, partnering with cross-functional teams to identify root cause and implement effective solutions.
- Recommend efficiencies to current development and continuous integration practices.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues that may arise during the development and deployment of software projects.
- Conduct thorough code evaluations to ensure compliance with established coding standards and best practices.
- Contribute to technical discussions and decision-making processes within the team.
- Work closely with product teams, business partners, and other engineering teams to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
- Communicate professionally and effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Develop an evolving understanding of system-wide architectural challenges and contribute to scalable engineering solutions.
- Mentor and provide guidance and support to junior technical team members.
Benefits
- 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
- Structure 115: $124,400.00 USD - $186,600.00 USD
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
