Principal, Fraud Technology

Northern Trust; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 137,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k and pension

Health and welfare benefits

Paid time off

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking a skilled API and microservices engineer in Chicago to design, build, and secure scalable services. You will work with Java/Spring Boot to deliver robust APIs and microservices, implement strong authentication and authorization, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, well-documented solutions.

The role emphasizes cloud-based architecture on Azure, DevOps practices, and automated deployment pipelines to support high-volume, real-time processing

Qualifications

• Experience designing APIs and microservices using Java/Spring Boot.
• Implementing security for APIs and microservices (OAuth2, JWT, mutual TLS).
• Experience with Azure cloud services and CI/CD tooling.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement APIs and microservices.
• Apply microservices patterns with clear service boundaries.
• Ensure robust API security (auth, authorization, data protection).
• Collaborate with architects, product owners, QA, and DevOps teams.
• Monitor API/microservice performance and resolve production issues.
• Create and maintain API/microservice documentation.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for builds, tests, and deployments.

Skills

Azure Cloud

Terraform

Java Spring

API Security

DevOps

OpenAPI

Maven/Gradle

JSON/XML

Job description

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and implementing APIs and microservices using technologies like Java, Spring Boot, and others.
• Understanding and applying microservices architecture patterns, ensuring each service has a single responsibility and clear boundaries.
• Implementing robust security measures for APIs and microservices, including authentication, authorization, and data protection.
• Working closely with cross-functional teams (architects, product owners, QA, DevOps) to define requirements, design solutions, and ensure seamless integration.
• Monitoring the performance of APIs and microservices, identifying and resolving issues, and ensuring they are operational.
• Creating and maintaining clear and comprehensive documentation for APIs, microservices, and related processes.
• Implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines to automate builds, testing, and deployments.

Skills And Qualifications

Experience with/in:

• Azure Cloud (APIM, Azure Container Apps, Azure SQL, Key Vault, ADLS/Blob Storage, Azure Log Analytics, Azure Functions).
• Terraform for infrastructure provisioning.
• Java spring boot microservices
• Building API services using OAuth2, JWT, API Keys, or Mutual TLS
• DevOps tools using Git, or CI/CD tools.
• OpenAPI / Swagger
• Maven, Gradle
• JSON, XML formats

Preferred

• Azure Certification
• Experience integrating with external applications.
• High-Volume Real time Transaction Processing Platforms
• Functional knowledge on Banking/Fraud area.

Salary Range

$137,400 - 233,600 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 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.