Software Engineer

Job Description: The Software Engineer at Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company in Milwaukee, WI will develop and implement software architecture plans that align with business goals. Contribute as a full stack developer with equal degree of concentration on backend development and front end development using React, GraphQL, Node.js, and Java. Provide technical training and mentoring to software engineering team, set team standards, and identify and resolve performance bottlenecks. Solutioning architecture including designing and architecting software solutions in collaboration with product owners and stakeholders. Conduct regular code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices, architectural guidelines, and secure coding techniques. Define and document architecture standards, guidelines, and best practices. Participate in Agile ceremonies to streamline development processes and ensure timely delivery. Utilize Version Control and CI/CD, including managing code repositories with Git and Architect, and setting up CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment. Telecommuting permitted. Salary $109,779- $183,690 per year.

Minimum Requirements: Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field plus 3 years (or a Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years) of experience as a software engineer or related occupation. Experience must include 3 years of experience with each of the following: (1) Full-stack development of web applications using React, GraphQL, Node.js, and Java; (2) Solutioning architecture including designing and architecting software solutions in collaboration with product owners and stakeholders; (3) Training and mentoring teammates, conducting code reviews, and ensuring adherence to best practices; (4) Participating in Agile ceremonies to streamline development processes and ensure timely delivery; (5) Version Control and CI/CD, including managing code repositories with Git and Architect, and setting up CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment; (6) Setting team standards for performance optimization and identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks to enhance application efficiency; and (7) Implementing secure coding techniques and conducting regular security audits.

Interested candidates send resume to apply@northwesternmutual.com. Reference code 445 in the subject line.

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