Lead API Software Transformation Engineer

3 weeks ago


Milwaukee WI, United States Northwestern Mutual Full time

We care and make a positive difference.
The Engineering Shared Services (ESS) vision as an integral part of NM’s software delivery ecosystem though standardization, simplification and automation. Helping teams accelerate delivery by solving problems that matter through innovative shared technology solutions and keeping NM’s delivery running smoothly and ensure our teams are best positioned to do their jobs
About the API Software Transformation Lead role:
In this role, be a champion for new Enterprise Architecture standards by engaging with the internal software engineering community.

Partner with internal software development teams to implement well-rounded solutions using working relationships across the enterprise.
Design, organize, and implement high impact solutions across teams both within and outside their division.
Mentor and guide junior engineers within respective division.
Ensure production stability, monitoring, and root cause analysis is performed for their products.
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
6-8 years of professional experience in software engineering.
5-8+ years of experience leading teams using modern engineering tools, multiple programming languages, and practices; primarily Java and JavaScript.
Direct experience with the end-to-end API lifecycle management , from build to deprecation/retirement.
Experience with Trunk based development and DevOps deployment using Feature Flags
Data Modeling experience
Experience with migrating databases.
Understanding of database performance issues and resolution.
Experience migrating databases to AWS using DMS.


Tuition reimbursement, commuter plans, and paid time off
Medical/Dental/Vision plans, 401(k), pension program

#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; 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.


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.

You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits, and commitment to diversity and inclusion. 
Flexible work schedules



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