Sr Lead, Software Engineering (Python, AI, Azure and SQL)
Sr Lead, Software Engineering (Python, AI, Azure and SQL)
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$ 114500 - 194700
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Job Description
About Northern Trust:
Northern Trust a Fortune 500 company is a globally recognized award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.
Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the worlds most successful individuals families and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service expertise and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22000 partners we serve the worlds most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.
Title: Sr Lead Software Engineering (Python AI Azure and SQL)
Professional Qualification
- 10 yrs experience working on large complex programs / projects within Investments front office - with particular exposure and subject matter expertise with Portfolio Management and Trade execution domains.
Domain Knowledge (Preferred)
- Understanding of Asset Management Investments asset classes (equities fixed income alternatives) portfolio theory and investment constraints.
- Experience with Aladdin Enterprise/Charles River (CRD) Bloomberg AIM or other Portfolio and Order Management integrating Aladdin SaaS to develop Investment tools and processes.
- Experience with solutioning and integrating with Axioma portfolio optimizer
- Experience with financial data providers (e.g. Bloomberg FactSet MSCI) and APIs.
Technical Leadership
- Lead the design development and deployment of scalable software solutions using Python Azure services and SQL-based data platforms.
- Define and enforce coding standards architecture best practices and development workflows.
- Engage in hands-on development including coding unit testing and resolving production issues.
- Conduct code reviews design reviews and provide mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers.
- Mentor junior engineers supporting their technical growth and career development.
- Partner cross-functionally with developers QA engineers product owners technical leads and architects to deliver cohesive solutions.
- Architect AI-driven applications integrating machine learning models into production systems.
- Guide the team in best practices for SQL database design optimization and data integrity.
Cloud Architecture & DevOps
- Design and implement cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure leveraging services like Azure Functions App Services Azure SQL Blob Storage and Azure DevOps.
- Drive CI/CD pipeline implementation and automation for faster reliable deployments.
Data Engineering & Management
- Design and optimize complex SQL queries stored procedures and data models for performance and scalability.
- Integrate data pipelines and ETL processes using Python and Azure Data Factory or similar tools.
- Implementing the pub sub event driven architecture design pattern using Azure Service Bus Azure Event Grid or similar; Continuous integration and continuous deployment to automate the CI&CD pipelines using GIT and GitHub Technologies; and Unit testing principles and implementations API test automation techniques and automated deployment pipeline tools.
Agile Product Development
- Collaborate with product managers business analysts and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning retrospectives daily stand-ups) and contribute to backlog grooming and story estimation.
Problem Solving & Production Support
- Troubleshoot and resolve critical production issues ensuring high availability and performance of applications.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term fixes.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Act as a liaison between engineering QA DevOps and business teams to ensure alignment and smooth delivery.
- Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders and influence decision-making.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends.
- Propose and implement improvements to development processes tools and team practices.
Key Skills & Competencies
Technical Skills
- Languages: Python (Flask/ FastAPI/Django) SQL (T-SQL PL/SQL) C# (.Net) & Bash
- Cloud: Microsoft Azure (App Services Functions Key Vault Azure SQL Blob Storage Azure DevOps)
- Databases: RDMS OLTP - SQL Server PostgreSQL or MySQL
- DevOps: Azure DevOps Git CI/CD Docker Kubernetes (AKS optional)
- Data Tools: Azure Data Factory Pandas NumPy PySpark
- Testing: PyTest other Python unit test and integration testing frameworks
- Monitoring: Application Insights Azure Monitor Log Analytics
Soft Skills
- Communication: Ability to explain complex technical concepts in simple terms to diverse audiences.
- Interpersonal Skills: Strong collaboration with quants Portfolio Managers and business stakeholders.
- Leadership: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence strategic decisions.
Salary Range:
$114500 - 194700 USDSalary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including 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 and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.
Working with Us:
As a Northern Trust partner greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.
Movement within the organization is encouraged senior leaders are accessible and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve!Join a workplace with a greater purpose.
Wed love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the worlds most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us andapply today.#MadeForGreater
Reasonable accommodation
Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please email our HR Service Center at .
We hope youre excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.
Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
