Assistant Director Systems Software Engineering

Posted 8 Hours Ago
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Franklin, WI
Hybrid
133K-247K Annually
Mid level
Fintech • Insurance • Financial Services
Start-Up Vibes with The Stability of a Fortune 100 Company.
The Role
The Assistant Director of Systems Software Engineering will lead the Middleware Integrations team, setting technical vision and standards while guiding team development through mentoring and operational governance. They will oversee the adherence to engineering best practices across software development lifecycles and navigate complex problem-solving while fostering alignment with organizational goals.
Summary Generated by Built In

At Northwestern Mutual, we are strong, innovative and growing. We invest in our people. We care and make a positive difference.
Looking for an innovative leader with a proven track record in the Integrations space [APIs, Events and Messaging]. This role is critical in shaping the strategic direction of our Integrations platforms & services and will involve hands-on leadership.
As the Asst. Director of Middleware Integrations team, you will guide a talented team of engineers crucial in supporting the business. You will leverage your expertise in emerging technologies and your strategic partnerships within the organization to drive the organization closer to Cloud.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Set a compelling vision for the team, measure and adapt to results through quantitative and qualitative measures of value, outcome, velocity, engagement, and satisfaction
  • Develop and grow the team through training, mentoring, and coaching in your team and across the technology organization
  • Clarify objectives and remove obstacles and barriers that prevent the team and organization from achieving results
  • Guide the team towards operational resiliency and standards by developing and implementing governance through thoughtful automation
  • Active participant in setting Standards and engineering best practices for an engineering domain
  • Active participant in setting technical roadmap and technical vision for a broad set of technology disciplines


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, MIS or related field; or related work experience beyond the minimum required
  • Experience with:
    • APIs, Events and Messaging platforms is a must
    • Deep understanding of API gateways and stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies
    • Fundamental understanding of Networking and Linux based platforms
    • Modern programming and scripting languages (Python, Go, JavaScript)
    • AWS Cloud Services (AWS Certified Preferred) and containerized applications and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Minimum 3 years' experience planning, organizing and managing activities of others as direct reports or project teams
  • Experience with engineering full software development lifecycle best practices including requirement gathering, design, testing, architecture, security, compliance, implementation and support
  • Minimum 3 years' experience planning, organizing and managing activities of others as direct reports or lead of specific project tracks, product teams
  • Ability to bring together the work of many teams and individuals into a cohesive, achievable plan that aligns with goals and deadlines
  • Ability to break down complex problems into smaller, more manageable ones, and help others to do the same
  • Ability to coach and mentor less experienced engineers, along with assigning stretch assignments, and develop development plans with reports


Compensation Range:
Pay Range - Start:
$133,140.00
Pay Range - End:
$247,260.00
Northwestern Mutual pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement in the salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. At Northwestern Mutual, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Please note that the salary range listed in the posting is the standard pay structure. Positions in certain locations (such as California) may provide an increase on the standard pay structure based on the location. Please click here for additiona l information relating to location-based pay structures.
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We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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We're excited about the potential people bring to Northwestern Mutual. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits, and commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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HQ: Milwaukee, WI
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Year Founded: 1857

What We Do

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At Northwestern Mutual, we believe that our lives and our work matter. And that doing what’s right is good for everyone. We follow through by designing tech that improves the community and cultivating creative ways to make finance accessible anywhere. These guiding principles have allowed our company to grow for more than 160 years.

Here, you’ll be with a team who emphasizes integrity and prioritizes security to design experiences that better everyone. You’ll work in cross functional teams to create optimal solutions that are rooted in innovative strategy and thoughtful execution. And you’re provided development tools and opportunities to become a leader all with the support of a collaborative team. You’ll be surrounded in a culture that values innovation and works to always evolve to stay ahead of trends and client needs.

We are intentional in seeking out team members who will challenge us. Our employees choose us for the career opportunities, commitment to philanthropy and desire to have a meaningful impact in the lives of our clients. You have career passions and goals. We have ambition and opportunity for you to grow your future in tech. Discover today: https://careers.northwesternmutual.com/

Why Work With Us

We invest in our people. We know careers are about choices, so we provide intentional opportunity. Here you can build creative ways to make finance accessible anywhere and revolutionize traditional processes. As a mutual company, our focus is our people — whether professional development or investments in the community. 

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