Sr Systems Software Engineer
Company: Northwestern Mutual
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: October 20, 2024
Job Description:
At Northwestern Mutual, we are strong, innovative and growing.
We invest in our people. We care and make a positive difference.
What's the role? We are seeking a hardworking Senior Systems
Software Engineer at Northwestern Mutual who will play a pivotal
role in the Cloud Enablement team, working at the core of
Northwestern Mutual's Cloud Paradigm. Your primary responsibility
will be to ensure the success of high-priority efforts for the
company by providing consulting services and technical expertise.
You will work closely with engineering teams to empower them in
delivering and maintaining high-quality cloud applications using
standard cloud patterns and best practices. Primary Duties &
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with development teams to apply automation patterns
and optimize their use of Northwestern Mutual's cloud platform,
built on AWS
- Act as the main point of contact for teams onboarding to the
cloud, providing guidance and support from a Cloud & DevOps
perspective
- Partner with other enterprise teams, leveraging industry and
enterprise best practices to design and implement efficient and
scalable solutions
- Continuously improve patterns and workflows based on feedback
from development teams and industry advancements
- Proactively learn and stay updated on emerging platforms and
related technologies, ensuring the team is up-to-date with the
latest trends
- Solve complex technical issues and provide coaching and
mentorship to enable engineering teams to become
self-sufficient
- Provide thought leadership and contribute to the team's growth
and success
- Contribute to internal tooling that improves the experience of
the cloud platform
- Contribute to our Cloud & DevOps Learning platform that
provides hands-on labs that are utilized to upskill the
organization Bring you best! What this role needs?
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or
a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- Minimum of 8 years of professional IT experience in a highly
regulated and complex environment, with a diverse skill set
spanning infrastructure, databases, security, software development,
networking, and application architecture
- 5+ years experience writing code in JavaScript/Typescript or
Python. Experience with React is a plus
- 5+ years experience with Linux and Windows, including
installation, configuration, and troubleshooting. Comfortable with
CLI
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with AWS. AWS Associate or
Professional level certifications, or the ability and interest to
acquire them, will be necessary
- Strong experience with integration of n-tier applications,
including REST, DNS, SSL, encryption, authentication, and load
balancing
- Proficient with CI/CD concepts and tools such as GitLab,
testing methodologies, change management, blue/green & canary
deployments, and infrastructure as code
- Creative problem-solving skills with the ability to identify
and resolve complex technical challenges
- Deep passion for helping others succeed and a proven ability to
coach and mentor
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the
ability to provide thought leadership within the team and work
effectively across the organization
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and working in a DevOps
environment
- 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 Our Benefits!
- Highly competitive compensation, including annual bonus
opportunities
- Medical/Dental/Vision plans, 401(k), pension program
- Tuition reimbursement, commuter plans, and paid time off
- Extensive Professional Training Opportunities
- Excellent Work/Life Balance #LI-hybrid 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. Grow your career with a best-in-class company that puts
our client's interests at the center of all we do. Get started now!
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. If you work or would be working in California,
Colorado, New York City, Washington or outside of a Corporate
location, please click here for information pertaining to
compensation and benefits.
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 commitment to diversity and
inclusion.--
- Flexible work schedules
- Concierge service
- Comprehensive benefits
- Employee resource groups PandoLogic. Category:Technology,
Keywords:Senior Software Engineer, Location:Milwaukee,
WI-53205
Keywords: Northwestern Mutual, West Allis , Sr Systems Software Engineer, IT / Software / Systems , Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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