Start-Up Vibes with The Stability of a Fortune 100 Company.
The Role
Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot Java-based applications (Spring Boot) for risk product calculations. Partner with product and engineering teams to design scalable solutions, resolve production issues, improve CI/CD practices, perform code reviews, and mentor junior engineers. Participate in architectural discussions and translate business needs into technical implementations.
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About the Job
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.
What You'll Do
What You'll Bring to the Role
Skills You Have
#LI - Hybrid
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
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. Get started now!
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.
Skills
Engineering Practices, Software Development, Technical Solution Development, Technical Communication, Technical Design Documentation, Programming Languages, Cloud Technology, Production Monitoring, Deployment Strategies, Containerization, Code Analysis, Continuous Integrations, Continuous Learning, System Architecture, Root Cause Analysis, Automation Processes
FIND YOUR FUTURE
We're excited about the potential people bring to Northwestern Mutual. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits, and our commitment to a culture of belonging.
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.
What You'll Do
- 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.
What You'll Bring to the Role
- 2-4 years of experience working with modern engineering tools, languages, and practices.
- Required experience with:
- 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-have experience with:
- React
- Kubernetes
- SQL/relational databases
- CI/CD tools, including GitLab
Skills You Have
- Business Application: Utilizes both business acumen and technology expertise to translate business requirements and capabilities into technical solutions. Applies technical knowledge of a product, platform, or application to align it with a particular line of business based on the organization's technology needs and business goals.
- Cross-Functional Partnering & Planning: Facilitates collaboration, communication, coordination, and planning with individuals and teams from different functions within the organization and with different areas of expertise to achieve common goals.
- Root Cause Analysis & Decision Quality: Applies problem-solving methods to understand the fundamental reasons for faults and issues. Makes timely, data-driven decisions by understanding the probability of success, identifying customer risks, gathering business requirements, and developing value statements.
- Software Development: Creates and maintains applications, frameworks, and other software components by designing, programming, testing, and debugging. Writes and maintains source code throughout the software development life cycle and supports the automation and orchestration of disparate systems. Leverages TDD and BDD methodologies to ensure appropriate unit, integration, and end-to-end test coverage.
- Software Problem Solving: Conducts in-depth analysis of technology needs, issues, and roadblocks within assigned scope. Applies experience and expertise to use best practices, explore the "art of the possible," and deliver effective and efficient solutions. Detects and removes existing and potential errors in software code or systems that may cause unexpected or incorrect behavior. Leverages common software tools, debuggers, and logical thinking to identify root cause and resolve issues.
#LI - Hybrid
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
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. Get started now!
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.
Skills
Engineering Practices, Software Development, Technical Solution Development, Technical Communication, Technical Design Documentation, Programming Languages, Cloud Technology, Production Monitoring, Deployment Strategies, Containerization, Code Analysis, Continuous Integrations, Continuous Learning, System Architecture, Root Cause Analysis, Automation Processes
FIND YOUR FUTURE
We're excited about the potential people bring to Northwestern Mutual. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits, and our commitment to a culture of belonging.
- Flexible work schedules
- Concierge service
- Comprehensive benefits
- Employee resource groups
Skills Required
- 2-4 years of experience with modern engineering tools, languages, and practices
- Experience with Java
- Experience with Spring Boot
- Experience with Node.js
- Experience with AWS
- Experience supporting production applications and resolving technical issues
- Strong understanding of software design, engineering principles, and development best practices
- Strong communication skills to partner with product, business, and technical stakeholders
- Mentoring and providing guidance to junior technical team members
- React
- Kubernetes
- SQL/relational databases
- CI/CD tools (including GitLab)
What the Team is Saying
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Regional Financial Consultant
Chester
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
Northwestern Mutual Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — The package includes both a 401(k) and a company‑funded cash balance pension with automatic company contributions and disclosed vesting. This dual‑plan structure and cash‑balance credits strengthen long‑term savings support.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave, caregiving leave, and adoption/surrogacy assistance are explicitly provided for eligible employees. Fertility and family‑building resources are also highlighted as part of the offering.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are paired with mental‑health resources and access to on‑site health centers in key locations. Fitness centers and reimbursements extend health and wellness support beyond core insurance.
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The Company
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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Hybrid Workspace
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.
Typical time on-site:
Flexible
