Software Engineer III

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Recommends efficiencies to current established development and continuous integration practices.

• Troubleshoots and resolves technical issues that may arise during the development and deployment of software projects.

• Conducts thorough code evaluation to ensure compliance with established coding standards and best practices

• Has an evolving understanding of system-wide architectural challenges.

• Contributes to technical discussions and decision-making processes within the team.

• May take on a mentoring role and provide guidance and support to junior technical talent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.

• 4-5 years of professional experience.

• At least 4 years of professional software engineering, debugging, analysis, and software documentation experience.

• Code Knowledge: Python, Java, Spring Boot, Apache Spark, SQL, Terraform, Kubernetes

• Experience with Agile methodologies/DevOps environment including CI/CD pipelines.

• 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.

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 additional information relating to location-based pay structures.

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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