Lead, Software Engineering

Northern Trust • Chicago, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Northern Trust Company seeks a Lead, Software Engineering to design, build, and test software applications and solutions. Define technical system requirements for complex data processing and software development projects. Collaborate with cross-functional users to analyze business needs, create prototypes, and develop user-friendly software applications. Test and maintain computer programs, including designing, coding, and debugging. Conduct feasibility studies and design system requirements for complex data processing projects. Perform strategic planning and long-range direction for technology usage and enhancements across the business units.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Information Systems, or a related STEM field
• 3 years of experience with software design, development, testing, and implementation
• 3 years of experience with coding and debugging software applications
• 3 years of experience with capturing business requirements and transforming requirements into technical specifications in the financial services industry
• 3 years of experience with Documenting requirements through consultation and interview sessions with Business and IT Partners across Business Units
• 3 years of experience with designing and maintaining technical designs including data modelling, testing, debugging, and installation
• 3 years of experience with supporting data warehouse in a designated area, project, or program
• 3 years of experience with conducting feasibility studies for complex data processing projects and preparing project phase reports
• 3 years of experience with DB2, Oracle, Python, R, SAS, and SQL to provide strategic planning for data processing and governance

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test software applications and solutions.
• Define technical system requirements for complex data processing and software development projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional users to analyze business needs, create prototypes, and develop user-friendly software applications.
• Test and maintain computer programs, including designing, coding, and debugging.
• Conduct feasibility studies and design system requirements for complex data processing projects.
• Perform strategic planning and long-range direction for technology usage and enhancements across the business units.

Benefits

• 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
• other voluntary and well-being benefits
• discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior