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Sr Lead, SW Eng

The Senior Lead Software Engineer (Sr Lead, SW Eng) at Northern Trust is responsible for leading software development projects, bringing technical and business expertise to meet complex requirements. The position involves leading projects, working with business units and ensuring compliance with audit requirements.

Job description

Tasks

  • Provide leadership and guidance to junior staff, fostering an environment that encourages employee participation, teamwork, and communication.
  • Consult with business unit partners to determine the most effective computer utilization to solve business problems or address business needs.
  • Help direct systems projects, including project planning, management status reporting, systems specifications and implementation.
  • Review, negotiate, and maintain vendor contracts and make recommendations for purchasing outside services.
  • Communicate with various business areas and outside vendors, consultants, and clients regarding automation needs.
  • Help ensure compliance with all audit requirements including change control procedures and data security.

Requirements

Knowledge

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
  • In-depth knowledge of the system development life cycle, the client area's functions and systems, and applications program development technological alternatives.
  • Analytical ability, strong judgment and management skills, and the ability to work effectively with client and IT management and staff.
  • Highly flexible and adaptable to change.
  • Leadership and organizational skills are required to help determine the Business Unit's goals, resources needed, and help assess and assist in the development of the skills of the staff.

Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline is required.
  • Seasoned expert with technical and business knowledge and functional expertise that has been developed over several years.
  • Experience in systems analysis and application program development.
  • Experience with project feasibility definition requirements, design and/or or project leadership.
  • Experience with various technical nononsql.

We offer

  • Retirement benefits (401(k) 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.

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