Highlights
As a Software Engineer II, you will partner closely with software engineers, architects, and business teams to develop API solutions, promote engineering best practices, and improve how teams across Northwestern Mutual build and consume APIs. Software Development: Designs, develops, tests, maintains, and supports software applications using sound engineering practices and modern development methodologies.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Milwaukee, WI |
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Salary | $108,160–$162,240 Per Year |
| Company Size | 5,000 to 9,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1857 |
| Website | https://www.northwesternmutual.com/ |
Description
About the Role
Northwestern Mutual is seeking a Software Engineer II to join the API Enablement team within Digital Platform. This team plays a unique role across the enterprise by helping engineering teams design, build, and implement APIs that are secure, scalable, and aligned with enterprise standards.
As a Software Engineer II, you will partner closely with software engineers, architects, and business teams to develop API solutions, promote engineering best practices, and improve how teams across Northwestern Mutual build and consume APIs. This role combines hands-on engineering with collaboration, guidance, and technical influence. Success requires strong communication skills, curiosity, problem-solving ability, and a desire to help others deliver better technology solutions.
What You Will Do
Apply engineering best practices to analyze, design, develop, and support API-based software solutions.
Develop software using modern development practices and continuous integration and deployment methodologies.
Partner with engineering teams to promote API standards, design patterns, and best practices.
Utilize monitoring, automation, and operational tooling to improve solution reliability and performance.
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive technical feedback.
Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
Contribute to team standards, documentation, governance initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
Support and mentor less experienced engineers as opportunities arise.
What You Will Bring to the Role
Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
1-3 years of professional software engineering experience.
Experience developing software solutions using modern programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, Python, .NET, or similar technologies.
Familiarity with continuous integration and deployment practices.
Experience working with public cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, or containerized environments.
Strong technical and analytical problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to technical and business audiences.
Demonstrated curiosity, learning agility, and willingness to expand technical expertise.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
Interest in mentoring junior engineers and contributing to team development.
Skills You Have
Software Development: Designs, develops, tests, maintains, and supports software applications using sound engineering practices and modern development methodologies.
Adaptive Communication: Communicates technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences while building strong partnerships across teams.
Technical Problem Solving: Approaches complex challenges with structured thinking, identifies root causes, evaluates options, and implements effective solutions.
Cloud Technology: Supports, develops, and maintains solutions leveraging cloud technologies and modern infrastructure practices.
DevOps: Applies CI/CD, automation, monitoring, and operational best practices to improve delivery quality and reliability.
Learning Agility & Critical Thinking: Quickly learns new technologies and concepts while evaluating challenges through a thoughtful, analytical lens.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Works effectively with engineers, architects, and stakeholders to deliver solutions that meet business and technical needs.
Compensation Range:
Pay Range - Start:
$98,320.00Pay Range - End:
$147,480.00Geographic Specific Pay Structure:
Structure 110:
$108,160.00 USD - $162,240.00 USDStructure 115:
$113,040.00 USD - $169,560.00 USDWe 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.
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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
Data Literacy (NM) - Beginner, Application Security (NM) - Intermediate, Strategic Thinking (NM) - Beginner, Business Application (NM) - Beginner, Cross Functional Partnering & Planning (NM) - Beginner, Analytical Thinking (NM) - Intermediate, Adaptive Communication (NM) - Intermediate, Learning Agility & Critical Thinking (NM) - Beginner, DevOps (NM) - Beginner, Root Cause Analysis & Decision Quality (NM) - Beginner, Technical Problem Solving (NM) - Beginner, Software Development (NM) - Intermediate, Software Problem Solving (NM) - Beginner, Customer Centricity (NM) - Beginner, Application Performance Management (NM) - Intermediate, Release Management (NM) - Beginner, Cloud Technology (NM) - Beginner
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
About Company
Who We Are
What we believe.We believe relationships are built on trust. That our lives and our work matter. And that doing what’s right is good for everyone — our clients, our employees, our financial representatives and our communities.
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.
That means we’ll be here for the millions of people who are counting on us—our clients, our employees, our financial representatives and our communities.
We care.We make a positive difference in our communities. Nationally, thousands have benefited 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.
Why Work Here
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. And we want you to grow with us.
We invest in our people.We provide opportunities for employees to grow themselves, their careers, and, in turn, our business. Movement around the company is encouraged and we help our people build meaningful, long-term careers.
Be part of building our future.We’re expanding our campus in downtown Milwaukee overlooking Lake Michigan. The Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons will include a state-of-the-art employee Learning Institute, and will feature a natural light-filled, 21st century work environment. This signature development reinforces our commitment to job growth, attracting top talent and drawing new business to Milwaukee.
Enjoy Milwaukee.Located on beautiful Lake Michigan, Milwaukee offers a perfect balance of big city and small town living. Home to Summerfest, the world’s largest music festival, Milwaukee has a thriving music scene, a celebrated annual film festival and vibrant performing arts community. Professional sports teams include the Milwaukee Brewers, Milwaukee Bucks and other major teams. And outdoor family fun is easy here. An extensive urban bike path network links our lakefront parks, beaches and other recreational hotspots.
Our Culture
We are always evolving.At Northwestern Mutual, our employees, and our business, are always evolving. We are agile and continuously learning and improving. We have a work environment that empowers problem solving and encourages innovation—you will make an impact here.
We do what’s right.Our “do-what’s-right” value is pervasive. We ask ourselves: “Is this in the best interest of our clients? Our employees? Our financial representatives?” Acting on this value improves our clients’ experience, and makes Northwestern Mutual a better place to work.
We recognize and develop possibilities in our people.Onsite training and leadership development programs help employees succeed and grow. We also sponsor learning opportunities outside the company to help employees stay current in their fields, network with peers and gain external perspective.
Diversity makes us better.We believe diversity and inclusion cultivate creativity, innovation and a better experience for our clients. That’s why we recruit and grow people who bring unique perspectives, ideas, beliefs and cultural backgrounds.
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