Senior Fraud Tech Architect - API, Security & CI/CD

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

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.