Software Engineer III

Northwestern Mutual's Institutional Investments team is seeking a Software Engineer III to design and deliver SQL-driven analytics and data products that support portfolio management, asset allocation, and risk analysis. You will work with Snowflake, dbt, Python, Streamlit, and AI-driven methods to produce data-backed investment insights. This hybrid role is based in Milwaukee, WI, blending in-office collaboration with flexible remote work.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a SQL subject-matter expert, crafting and tuning intricate queries for large-scale analytics workloads
• Design and maintain Snowflake-based analytical data models using dbt
• Develop an investments insights data product
• Implement advanced SQL transformations with window functions, common table expressions, and performance-aware patterns
• Build Streamlit-based analytics applications
• Apply AI and ML techniques to enhance investment insights
• Ensure data quality, governance, and documentation
• Assess and propose solutions to system-wide architectural challenges
• Collaborate with colleagues across teams within the division
• Write clean, efficient, maintainable code that adheres to coding standards
• Operate in Agile environments, analyze requirements, and connect with data owners and experts
• Contribute to technical discussions and team decision-making
• Translate raw data into actionable business information to drive value

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in data analytics within finance or insurance
• Expert-level SQL, including complex joins, window functions, and query optimization
• Strong experience with Snowflake, dbt, and Python
• Deep understanding of data warehousing concepts
• Excellent communication skills

Technologies

• Snowflake
• dbt
• Python
• Streamlit
• AWS
• Collibra
• Axon
• Alation
• Power BI
• Tableau

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules
• Concierge service
• Comprehensive benefits
• Employee resource groups

About the job

Northwestern Mutual has supported families and businesses for over 165 years, combining insurance and investments with a personalized digital experience and leading technology. The organization emphasizes a holistic planning approach and a culture of belonging, backed by a commitment to helping clients achieve financial security. The Software Engineer III will join the Institutional Investments team to help shape data-driven investment decisions through robust analytics, modeling, and insights delivery.

Location

Milwaukee, WI — Hybrid work arrangement

Compensation

Salary range: USD 108,160 to 186,600 per year, with geographic pay structures applying in certain scenarios.