Principal, Fraud Technology

Northern Trust; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust in Chicago, IL seeks a backend/API engineer to design, develop, and secure APIs and microservices using Java and Spring Boot. You will work with cross-functional teams to define requirements and ensure reliable integrations across platforms.

You should have hands-on experience with microservices patterns, CI/CD pipelines, Terraform, OAuth2, JWT, and data formats like JSON and XML. This role emphasizes security, performance monitoring, and clear technical documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and implementing APIs with Java/Spring Boot.
• Strong knowledge of microservices patterns and security for APIs.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows.
• Experience with OAuth2, JWT, API Keys, or Mutual TLS.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement APIs and microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
• Apply microservices architecture patterns with clear boundaries.
• Implement robust API security (authentication, authorization, data protection).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and integrations.
• Monitor API/microservice performance and resolve issues.
• Create and maintain documentation for APIs and CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

APIs

Tools

Git

CI/CD

OAuth2

Mutual TLS

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.

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:

• Terraform for infrastructure provisioning.
• Building API services using OAuth2, JWT, API Keys, or Mutual TLS
• DevOps tools using Git, or CI/CD tools.
• JSON, XML formats

Preferred:

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

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).