About Northern Trust
As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions.
Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.
With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.
We areseekinga highly experienced Principal Software Engineerto provide technical leadership andhands‑onexecution across complex,cloud‑nativesoftware initiatives. This role combines deep engineeringexpertisewith mentorship,architectureinfluence, and strong collaboration across global teams. The ideal candidate is passionate about engineering excellence, AI‑assisteddevelopment, and buildinghigh‑quality, scalable productsusing modern development practices.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership &Hands‑OnDevelopment
Act as a hands‑ontechnical leader, designing, developing, and reviewinghigh‑quality,production‑readysoftware.
Lead development using Javaas the primary language, following clean code, TDD, and spec‑drivendevelopmentprinciples.
Drive adoption of AI‑assisteddevelopment capabilities(e.g.,Copilot‑styletools, intelligent automation) to improve developer productivity and code quality.
Influence and review application and solution architecturefor scalability, security, performance, and maintainability.
Partner with architects and senior engineers to define and enforce engineering standards and best practices
Cloud & Platform Engineering
Design, build, and deploy applications on Microsoft Azure,leveragingcloud‑nativeservices.
Leadcloud architecture decisions with a strong understanding of:
Azurecompute, networking, storage, and security
Cloud‑baseddatabases (SQL & NoSQL) and performance considerations
Support and continuously improve DevOps pipelines, CI/CD practices, and infrastructure automation.
Enable resilient, observable, andcost‑efficientsystems in the cloud.
Quality, DevOps & Automation
Champion Test‑DrivenDevelopment (TDD)and automated testing at all levels (unit, integration, system).
Enable and evolve test automation frameworksand practices across teams.
Closely collaborate with DevOps and SRE partners to:
Improve release reliability and deployment frequency
Reduce operational risk and technical debt
Strengthen monitoring, alerting, and production readiness
Engineering Excellence & Team Enablement
Mentor and groom engineersto elevate technical skills, design thinking, and ownership mindset.
Provide guidance through code reviews, design discussions, and technical deep dives.
Foster a culture of high engineering standards, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Act as a trusted technical advisor to product, QA, and platform teams.
Collaboration & Communication
Work closely with cross‑functionalstakeholdersincluding Product, Architecture, QA, and Operations.
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical andnon‑technicalaudiences.
Collaborate effectively with globally distributed teamsacross North America, EMEA, and India, accommodatingtime‑zoneoverlaps whenrequired
Proactivelyidentifyrisks and propose pragmatic solutions.
Required Qualifications
Technical Skills
10+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong hands‑ontrack record
Deepexpertisein Javaand modern application frameworks.
Strong experience with Azure cloud servicesandcloud‑nativeapplication development.
Solid understanding and practical application of:
Test‑DrivenDevelopment (TDD)
Spec‑drivencontract‑firstdevelopment
CI/CD and DevOps practices
Working knowledge of cloud databases, data modeling, and performance tuning.
Professional Skills
Proven ability to lead by influence rather than authority.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strongproblem‑solving, design, anddecision‑makingabilities.
Comfortable operating infast‑paced, evolving environments.
Preferred Added Weightage
Microsoft Azure Architect Certification(strongly preferred).
Experience integrating or enabling AI‑assistedengineering toolswithin development workflows.
Exposure tolarge‑scalemodernization, cloud migration, or distributed systems.
Experience working in regulated orenterprise‑gradeenvironments.
Experienceworking in Capital MarketsAsset Servicingspace will be beneficial
What Success Looks Like in This Role
Engineering teams consistently deliver high‑quality, secure, and scalable products
Robust DevOps and automation practices reduce friction and improvetime‑to‑market
Engineers grow in capability, confidence, and ownership.
Architecture decisions balance innovation, stability, andlong‑termmaintainability.
Global collaboration is effective, respectful, andoutcome‑driven
Salary Range:
$137,400 - 233,600 USD
Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.
Work Authorization
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).
Working with Us
As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.
Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.
Reasonable Accommodation
Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com, or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.
As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing and investment solutions, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise and integrity.
A globally recognized Fortune 500 Company in continuous operation since 1889, we’ve built a legacy of empowering clients to reach their goals with confidence.
Since our roots as a trust bank, we’ve grown to a global presence with more than 24,000 employees in more than 20 countries and across five core business units:
Wealth Management
Asset Management
Asset Servicing
Technology
Corporate Functions
Join a Team That’s Made for Greater
At Northern Trust, we refer to our employees as partners – with good reason. We understand that relationships are the key to our success. Here you’ll join a diverse and inclusive team of innovators with the drive to challenge the way things have always been done. Instead of choosing between a dynamic career and work-life balance, enjoy working with a team that supports your goals in the office and at home. We’ll help you get where you want to go without sacrificing what matters most to you.
As of December 31 2024, Northern Trust had:
$16.8
trillion assets under custody/administration
$13.3
trillion in assets under custody
$1.6
trillion in assets under management
$156
billion in banking assets
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