Northwestern Mutual
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Sr. Software Engineer

Location
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Senior
Education
Bachelor's degree
Listed
30 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • C++
  • Java
  • Unix

Also useful

  • DevOps
  • test-driven development
  • continuous integration

About the role

At Northwestern Mutual, we believe relationships are built on trust. That our lives and our work matter. These beliefs launched our company nearly 160 years ago. Today, they're just a few of the reasons why people choose to build careers at Northwestern Mutual.

We're strong and growing. In a company with such a long and storied history, this may be the most exciting and important time to be a part of Northwestern Mutual. We're strong, innovative and growing.

We invest in our people. We provide opportunities for employees to grow themselves, their career and in turn, our business.

We care. We make a positive difference in our communities. Nationally, thousands have benefitted from our support of research and programs to fight childhood cancer. Each year, our Foundation, employees and financial representatives donate time, talent and financial support to causes they're passionate about.

What's the role?

  • Apply engineering best practices in order to analyze, design and develop deploy and support software solutions, and/or infrastructure implementations/upgrades.
  • Develop software and systems on test driven development and continuous integration practices; establish monitoring and automation processes.
  • In a DevOps environment, you move between diverse tasks with cooperation and persistence, helping to bring out the best in those around you.

Bring Your Best! What this role needs

  • Experience with engineering best practices to include analyzing, designing, developing, and deploying and supporting software solutions and/or infrastructure implementations/upgrades.
  • Specific technical requirements/platforms will vary (i.e. Front End, Back End, Cloud,.net, Java, Full Stack)
  • Strong problem solving skills.
  • Strong sense of ownership and the ability to work with a limited set of requirements.
  • Ability to explain technical solutions to technical teams and non-technical teams.
  • Six-plus years of experience.
  • This role will work in a blended technology space included C++, Unix, Java, batch processing and more.
  • Hiring Manager: Patricia Cabral-Mercado

Position Recruiter: Matt Salmon

Location: 720 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, Milwaukee, 53202, United States (US)

  • Position Type: Regular Full Time
  • Education Experience: Bachelor's Required
  • Employment Experience: Six-plus years
  • Licenses/Certifications: FLSA Status: Exempt

About the Company

You and Northwestern Mutual. We believe relationships are built on trust. That our lives and our work matter. And we’re much stronger together than we are apart. These beliefs launched our company nearly 160 years ago. Today, they’re just a few of the reasons why people choose to build careers at Northwestern Mutual.

Our business is about helping people secure their financial futures, and that starts with putting people first – our clients, our employees and our field representatives. Northwestern Mutual is known for financial strength. We’re strong, innovative and growing. Come grow with us.

Equal opportunity and legal notices

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.

Read the original posting

From Northwestern Mutual's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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