Sr. Enterprise Architect
Northwestern Mutual9 years ago
Responsibilities
- Evangelize Northwestern Mutual’s system architecture strategy across development teams.
- Develop proof-of-concept implementations, conduct research, and provide technical frameworks that improve delivery effectiveness.
- Collaborate across development teams to identify, define, and build reusable UI components.
- Research enterprise architecture methodologies and collaborate with colleagues on innovative solutions.
- Review enterprise-wide architecture and solutions, identify risks, and provide remediation recommendations aligned with standards and business strategies.
- Lead architectural discussions and build consensus among multiple stakeholders.
Requirements
- Require 4–6 years of professional experience building enterprise applications and helping lead technology change in an organization.
- Require experience designing and building applications using part or all of a modern development stack.
- Require strong knowledge of the software development lifecycle and exposure to source control, build, unit testing, and continuous integration tools.
- Require the ability to lead architectural discussions and draw consensus among multiple stakeholders.
- Seek fast learners, self-starters, collaborators, and skilled communicators who can elicit feedback, translate requirements, and troubleshoot issues.
- Experience in financial services or another highly data-sensitive field is a bonus.
- A bachelor’s degree is desired.
Benefits
- New state-of-the-art building with lakefront and city views.
- Nine paid holidays and generous paid time off.
- Complimentary onsite lunch.
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on day one.
- On-site medical centers with a maximum copay of $5 per visit.
- On-site fitness center with 24/7 access, group fitness and yoga classes, and modern equipment.
- Parental benefits including 100% paid leave, adoption assistance, and a nursing mothers’ program.
- Professional development through workshops, in-house training, and an educational assistance program.
- Cash balance pension and 401(k) match.
- Diversity and inclusion initiatives supported by Employee Resource Groups.
- Volunteer opportunities and a corporate matching program.
- Pretax commuter benefits for public transit and parking facilities.
- Regular full-time, exempt position.
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About Northwestern Mutual
Northwestern Mutual is a mutual life insurance and wealth management company that sells insurance, annuities, and investment advisory services to individuals, families, and businesses through a nationwide network of financial advisors. Its offerings include life, disability, and long-term care insurance, brokerage and advisory accounts, and trust and portfolio management services. Founded in 1857 and headquartered in Milwaukee, it is privately held and operates under a policyholder-owned model.