Senior Data Engineer

Posted 5 Days Ago
Milwaukee, WI
Hybrid
100K-186K Annually
Mid level
Fintech • Insurance • Financial Services
Start-Up Vibes with The Stability of a Fortune 100 Company.
The Role
The Senior Data Engineer at Northwestern Mutual will apply engineering best practices to develop and support software solutions, translate business needs into data models, implement data strategies, and participate in Agile and DevOps practices. The role requires analyzing existing data systems, code reviews, and addressing data quality issues in a collaborative team environment.
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.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Apply engineering best practices in order to analyze, design, develop, deploy and support software solutions.
  • Analyzing and translating business needs into long-term solution data models.
  • Evaluating existing data systems.
  • Implementing data strategies and developing logical and physical data models.
  • 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 team.
  • 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.
  • Identify data quality issues and their root causes.
  • Propose fixes and design data audits.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • At least 4 years of professional software engineering, debugging, analysis, and software documentation experience.
  • Good understanding of data architecture concepts, data modeling tools(e.g., ERWIN, PowerDesigner).
  • Expertise in writing and optimizing SQLs
  • Code Knowledge: Python, JVM (Java, Scala),Apache Spark, SQL.
  • Experience with Agile methodologies/DevOps environment.
  • Basic understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and practices.
  • Basic understanding of Data Quality and Data Concepts.
  • Basic understanding of Data Integration Patterns and Tooling including ELT/ETL, EII, Replication, Event Streaming, and Virtualization to support batch and real-time data needs.
  • Has or develops understanding of 4-6 subject areas/domains of data.
  • Proficient craftsman on Software and Quality Standards.
  • Advanced programming skills.
  • Ability to explain technical solutions to technical teams.
  • Self-motivated and able to work with minimal direction.
  • Exceptional analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills.


Compensation Range:
Pay Range - Start:
$100,030.00
Pay Range - End:
$185,770.00
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.

  • Flexible work schedules
  • Concierge service
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Employee resource groups

Top Skills

Java
Python
Scala

What the Team is Saying

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The Company
HQ: Milwaukee, WI
8,400 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 1857

What We Do

You’ll Like It Here

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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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

We offer a flexible, hybrid approach for our employees . Teams are in the office a few days a week and work from home the others.

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