Principal, Fraud Technology

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

Job summary

The Northern Trust Company is seeking a skilled API and microservices engineer to design, develop, and implement robust APIs using Java Spring Boot and cloud-native services. You will apply microservices patterns, ensure secure authentication and data protection, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable software.

You will monitor performance, document APIs, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate builds, tests, and deployments, contributing to a scalable financial

Qualifications

• Experience with Azure Cloud services and security for APIs/microservices.
• Hands-on Terraform for infrastructure provisioning.
• Proficient in Java Spring Boot for building API services.
• Knowledge of OAuth2, JWT, API Keys, or Mutual TLS for auth.
• Experience with OpenAPI/Swagger and CI/CD tooling.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement APIs and microservices.
• Apply microservices patterns with clear boundaries and single responsibility.
• Implement robust API security: authentication, authorization, data protection.
• Collaborate with architects, product owners, QA, and DevOps.
• Monitor performance, diagnose issues, ensure operational state.
• Create and maintain API/microservice documentation.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated builds/tests/deployments.

Skills

Azure Cloud

Terraform

Java Spring Boot

API Security (OAuth2/JWT)

OpenAPI/Swagger

CI/CD

External Integrations

Banking/Fraud Domain

Git

Maven/Gradle

Tools

Git

Maven

Gradle

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.

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.

Looking for greater?

You found it. A global financial leader with more than 22,000 employees in 23 locations worldwide, Northern Trust empowers our employees to achieve more than just business goals. Our focus on work-life balance, career mobility and unique opportunities are just a few of the reasons we’ve been named one of the world’s most admired companies.

Terms and Conditions

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APAC/INDIA EEO STATEMENT It is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All employment decisions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice.

Canada EEO STATEMENT Northern Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring and other employment decisions at Northern Trust are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, record of offences, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.

EMEA EEO STATEMENT It is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All employment decisions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice. This includes human resources’ decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development.

USA EEO STATEMENT It is the policy of The Northern Trust Company to afford equal opportunity in all phases of employment without regard to an individual's age, race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic tests and information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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