Principal, SW Eng

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

## Principal, SW EngApply: London, United Kingdom: Full time: Posted Today: R160644**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. Major Duties :• Leads others to solve complex problems • Uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgement and identify innovative solutions • Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives • Work is guided by functional policies Knowledge :• Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field • Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services • Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view Experience :• May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity **Work Authorization** Applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application and for the duration of employment. Please note that Northern Trust is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. This includes Skilled Worker visas, Global Business Mobility routes, Graduate visas, Youth Mobility Scheme, High Potential Individual visas, Scale-up Worker visas, Temporary Worker visas, and other employer-sponsored visa categories. **Working with Us** As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve. Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities. **Reasonable Accommodation** Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [e-mail], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.