Principal, SW Eng

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.

Summary   We are   seeking   a highly experienced   Principal Software Engineer   to provide technical leadership and   hands ‑ on   execution across complex,   cloud ‑ native   software initiatives. This role combines deep engineering   expertise   with mentorship,   architecture   influence, and strong collaboration across global teams. The ideal candidate is passionate about   engineering excellence ,   AI ‑ assisted   development , and   building   high ‑ quality , scalable products   using modern development practices.

Technical Leadership &   Hands ‑ On   Development   Act as a   hands ‑ on   technical leader , designing, developing, and reviewing   high ‑ quality ,   production ‑ ready   software.   Lead development using   Java   as the primary language, following   clean code ,   TDD , and   spec ‑ driven   development   principles.   Drive adoption of   AI ‑ assisted   development capabilities   (e.g.,   Copilot ‑ style   tools, intelligent automation) to improve developer productivity and code quality.   Influence and review   application and solution architecture   for 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 ,   leveraging   cloud ‑ native   services.   Lead   cloud architecture decisions with a strong understanding of:    Azure   compute , networking, storage, and security   Cloud ‑ based   databases (SQL & NoSQL) and performance considerations   Support and continuously improve   DevOps pipelines , CI/CD practices, and infrastructure automation.   Enable resilient, observable, and   cost ‑ efficient   systems in the cloud.   Quality, DevOps & Automation   Champion   Test ‑ Driven   Development (TDD)   and automated testing at all levels (unit, integration, system).   Enable and evolve   test automation frameworks   and 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 engineers   to 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 ‑ functional   stakeholders   including Product, Architecture, QA, and Operations.   Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and   non ‑ technical   audiences.   Collaborate effectively with   globally distributed teams   across   North America, EMEA, and India , accommodating   time ‑ zone   overlaps when   required .   Proactively   identify