Lead, Software Engineer

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.

Your Role

We are seeking a motivated and versatile Software Engineer to join our growing Enterprise Architecture engineering team. This individual will work closely with architects, engineers, and business partners to support existing applications while helping design and develop new solutions that advance our technology capabilities and strategic objectives.

In this role, you will contribute to the development, enhancement, and support of a diverse portfolio of solutions spanning cloud technologies, application development, workflow automation, AI-enabled capabilities, and enterprise platforms . You will collaborate with team members to analyze business requirements, solve technical challenges, and deliver scalable, reliable, and maintainable solutions.

Success in this role requires strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills , along with the flexibility to adapt as priorities and technologies evolve. You will have opportunities to work with modern technologies including Azure, Python, AI agents, workflow orchestration platforms, and other emerging technologies , gaining hands-on experience while helping shape the future of Enterprise Architecture solutions.

Requirement/Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and support applications, integrations, and automation solutions used by Enterprise Architecture and technology teams
• Partner with architects, engineers, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into practical technical solutions
• Contribute to the design, development, testing, and deployment of software solutions across a variety of platforms and technologies
• Assist in building cloud-based applications and services utilizing Azure and related technologies
• Develop and maintain APIs, integrations, and workflow orchestration solutions
• Support the development of AI-enabled capabilities, including agent-based solutions, copilots, and intelligent automation
• Troubleshoot application, integration, and data-related issues and implement sustainable resolutions
• Participate in code reviews, testing activities, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure solution quality and maintainability
• Create and maintain technical documentation, process documentation, and support materials
• Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend opportunities to improve existing solutions and development practices

Preferred Skills Cloud & Application Development

• Experience developing applications and services using cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure
• Familiarity with modern software development practices, including REST APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures
• Experience with scripting or programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, C#, or Java
• Understanding of application lifecycle management, source control, and CI/CD practices

AI & Emerging Technologies

• Interest in and exposure to AI-enabled solutions, including copilots, intelligent automation, and agent-based applications
• Familiarity with AI development platforms and services such as Azure AI, Azure OpenAI, Copilot Studio, LangChain Semantic Kernel or similar technologies / frameworks
• Ability to evaluate and apply emerging technologies to solve business problems

Automation & Integration

• Experience developing integrations between applications, platforms, and services
• Familiarity with workflow orchestration and automation tools such as Power Automate, Logic Apps, Azure Functions, or similar platforms
• Understanding of common integration patterns, REST APIs, messaging, and data exchange mechanisms

Data & Analytics

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