Overview
At Northwestern Mutual, we are strong, innovative and growing. We invest in our people. We care and make a positive difference.
**This position can be 100% remote**
We are looking for an ambitious and hardworking software engineer to join the Field Rewards team at Northwestern Mutual. You will be building software that delivers value to our field force. The ideal candidate has a strong grasp of modern languages such as Java, node.js, or Python. Engineers at NM are empowered to pick the right tools and technology stack to fit their needs.
Knowledge/Abilities:
Bachelor’s Degree in CS or equivalent experience
3-5 years of experience working with modern engineering tools, languages and practices
Ability to analyze, design, develop, deploy and support client facing web applications and services.
Strong sense of ownership and the drive to seek cross-team projects.
Effective communication skills: explain technical solutions to both engineering and non-technical teammates.
Great teammate: brings out the best in fellow engineers and works well with product owners and designers.
Demonstrate a continuous learning mentality
Required Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
Knowledge of modern programming language: Java
Maven/Gradle
Git
Writing & consuming RESTful APIs
Automated testing: unit, integration, regression
Proficient in modern software design and development methodologies
Preferred Skills (not required):
Docker/Kubernetes
Ansible
Messaging technologies like IBM MQ, Kafka, Mule
AWS
CI/CD experience
Our Benefits:
Career growth opportunities
Highly competitive compensation, including annual bonus opportunities
Medical/Dental/Vision plans, 401(k), pension program
Tuition reimbursement, commuter plans, and paid time off
100% Paid Parental Leave
Extensive Professional Training Opportunities
Excellent Work/Life Balance
Onsite amenities include – free state of the art professionally managed gym, full free cafeteria, concierge service, health clinic, Starbucks, Collectivo, just to name a few.