Azure Data Engineer

ntrs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking a technology professional to design and implement data processing systems. You will conduct feasibility studies, define requirements, code, test, debug, and install solutions while partnering with business units to align technology with business needs.

This role emphasizes mentoring, strategic planning for technology in the business unit, and delivering high‑quality work with minimal revisions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of programming, debugging, and testing systems to develop or maintain computer programs.
• Analytical and problem solving skills for systems guidance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies and define and design system requirements for complex data processing projects.
• Develop or maintain computer programs including designing, coding, testing, debugging and installation as needed.
• Prepare project phase reports including requirements, feasibility, definition and design; review and validate to evaluate production impact.
• Consult with partners from systems and other units on new techniques and technologies and their impact on projects.
• Evaluate techniques and technologies to enhance business needs and ensure continuous process improvements.
• Participate in strategic planning and long-range direction for technology in the business unit.
• Serve as technical or business consultant on project development and production health; implement new processes.
• Act as a subject matter expert and mentor Analyst level employees.
• Work on projects and develop project or process management skills.
• Deliver work products with minimal revisions.

Job description

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

• 1. Conducts feasibility studies, and defines and designs system requirements for complex data processing projects
• 2. Develops or maintains computer programs including designing, coding, testing, debugging, and installation as needed
• 3. Prepares project phase reports, including requirements, feasibility, definition and design. May also review and validate requirements, definition and design to evaluate production impact and support requirements
• 4. Consults with partners from systems and other business units regarding new techniques, practices, or technologies in data processing and the impact of proposed and ongoing projects
• 5. Evaluates and makes recommendations on techniques, practices or technologies that would enhance business needs. Also ensures continuous process improvements
• 6. Participates in strategic planning and long-range direction for technology in the business unit.
• 7. Acts as the technical or business consultant on project development/production health, new techniques and the implementation of new processes.
• 8. Able to serve as a key subject matter expert and mentor Analyst level employees
• 9. Works on projects and learning/refining project or process management skills
• 10. More technically sound in area of expertise and has broader knowledge of other areas
• 11. Delivers a work product that requires less revision

Knowledge

Knowledge :Knowledge of programming languages and various business applications, usually acquired through related experience, is required to support all project phases. Knowledge of programming, debugging, and testing systems¿ programs is required to develop or maintain computer programs. Analytical and problem solving skills are needed for systems guidance.

Experience

Experience :A College or University degree in Computer Science and/or some relevant work experience is required

Salary Range

$88,900 - 151,100 USD
Salary 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.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

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

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.