Senior Analyst, Software Engineering (Application Support & Development)

Job Summary

Northern Trust is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support and evolve a suite of business-critical applications across the payments and remittance domain. This role will include in-depth application analysis, experience supporting core business process, partnering with business teams, and delivering new features and enhancements for an expanded business model. The successful candidate will have a rich blend of technical and business knowledge supporting software development in development (SDLC), new and SDLC technologies. This position requires strong technical skills, a customer-oriented approach, and the ability to independently coordinate internally and with external cross functional stakeholders.

Technical Skills

• Hands-on Java and JS (web) / Javascript development for critical business applications, ensuring timely execution and resolution of production issues
• Strong foundation in object-oriented principles and design patterns
• Experience with built and deployed microservices architecture
• Database skills include SQL, stored procedures, triggers, and advanced features like indexing and optimization
• Working with RESTful APIs, gRPC, or similar for integration with other services
• Proficiency in Linux-based environments for deployment and troubleshooting applications
• Familiarity with messaging protocols (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.)
• Exposure to source control management (Git or similar)
• Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC): Automated provisioning and management of infrastructure using tools like Terraform, Ansible, Packer, or CloudFormation.
• Containerization & Orchestration: Proficiency in Docker, Kubernetes (or similar). Understanding of container lifecycle and resource optimization.
• CI/CD automation: Familiarity with Jenkins, GitLab/GitHub Actions, or similar platforms.
• Cloud Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of AWS technologies (EC2, S3, ECS, RDS, Lambda, IAM).

Behavioral Skills

• Collaborative and inclusive team-working style, ensuring diverse voices are considered
• Self-directed and proactive in identifying areas for improvement in service delivery
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of translating technical details to non-technical stakeholders
• High level of professional ethics and a commitment to compliance with organizational policies

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience supporting and developing enterprise applications.
• Strong foundation in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++.
• Experience with web-based technologies including SQL, HTML, and CSS.
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices and version control systems like Git.
• Knowledge of scripting and automation (e.g., Bash, Python)
• Strong debugging skills and experience with log analysis tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Outstanding communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Exposure to Financial Services knowledge/processes.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Knowledge of testing and automation best practices.
• Personal experience with projects in a distributed team.

What You'll Bring

• A strong technical background with willingness to accept through iteration.
• Ability to balance operational support responsibilities with hands-on development work.
• Comfort working closely with business partners and translating business needs into domain-implement.
• Previous IT operations or technical operations experience highly preferred.

Salary Range

$73,000 - $77,000 USD

Salary range is a good faith estimate and