Principal Software Engineer – Lead Complex Systems (London)

Northern Trust Corp; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead and mentor teams in London, delivering complex software solutions. You will leverage deep technical expertise to influence architecture, guide multi-disciplinary projects, and drive outcomes aligned with our business goals.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, decision making, and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure high-quality delivery and compliance with organizational policies.

Qualifications

• Leads others to solve complex problems with technical depth.
• Interprets business challenges and proposes best practices.
• Experience guiding teams on architecture and design decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource needs.
• Apply sophisticated analytical thought to identify innovative solutions.
• Contribute to the achievement of customer, operational or project objectives.
• Work guided by functional policies and governance.

Skills

Technical leadership

System architecture

Analytical thinking

Software development

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Northern Trust is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead and mentor teams in London, delivering complex software solutions. You will leverage deep technical expertise to influence architecture, guide multi-disciplinary projects, and drive outcomes aligned with our business goals.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, decision making, and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure high-quality delivery and compliance with organizational policies.