Sr Lead Support Engineer

Northern Trust; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking a Production Support Engineer to join our Wealth Management technology teams in Chicago. The role focuses on managing production issues, driving stability, and collaborating with application development squads to deliver reliable financial services solutions.

The ideal candidate has 5–8+ years of experience with Java and cloud technologies, strong communication, and a proven ability to work in an Agile environment, including on-call duties during weekends or after hours.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of application development/support experience with modern frameworks and architecture.
• Experience supporting business applications on Java and database technologies.
• Experience in DevOps or SRE environments is a plus.
• Understanding of SSDLC or similar methodologies.
• Experience in Agile/XP environments and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong ability to translate business needs to technology and back.

Responsibilities

• Lead production stability effort by preventing production issues and improving stability.
• Familiar with ITIL processes; assist and drive Change/Incident/Problem Management and releases.
• Identify measures to improve application stability, availability, cost efficiencies and productivity.
• Provide leadership and guidance to junior staff and foster teamwork and communication.
• Coordinate with business partners to determine effective computer utilization to solve problems.

Skills

Java

J2EE

Pivotal Cloud Foundry

Cloud Computing (IaaS,PaaS,SaaS)

RESTful interfaces

Git

Spring (Spring Boot)

React.js

Node.js/JavaScript

Oracle PL/SQL

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.

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. REQ 108849 Production Support Engineer

WHO WE ARE

Northern Trust provides innovative financial services and guidance to corporations, institutions and affluent families and individuals globally. With 130 years of financial experience and nearly 20,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. Today, we are going through a metamorphosis – starting with our Wealth Management business where we are embracing Agile ways of working and exploring new technologies like cloud, analytics, microservices architecture, etc. Last but not least, our advanced Digital design systems enable us to put our valued customers at the heart of our user experience.

WHY 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 that is committed to strengthening the communities we serve. Our talented, driven and energetic people are truly changing the face of Northern Trust. The speed with which we work, the influence of each partner and the focus to positively change the client experience is our common passion. People are our greatest Wealth, so if you have a genuine desire to work in a fast-paced, Agile, inclusive environment which values teamwork, well-honed problem-solving skills, deadline management, ongoing and comprehensive communication, constant attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement then seek no more!

Role

This role will support our Wealth Management business, product , operations, partners and clients . As a support lead you will collaborate with Application Development teams to implement business solution through agile practice and manage production issues. The ideal candidates will possess excellent leadership and communication skills coupled with a solid understanding of modern cloud technologies preferably in the financial sector. Critical incident may require weekend and/or after hours support.

Principal Responsibilities

• Lead production stability effort by preventing production issue and improve production stability.
• Familiar with ITIL Process and Project methodologies. Assist and drive Change /Incident/Problem Management process and Project releases
• Identify measures to improve applications stability and availability, sustain and improve cost efficiencies and productivity gains.
• Provide leadership and guidance to junior staff, fostering an environment that encourages employee participation, teamwork, and communication
• Consult with business unit partners to determine the most effective computer utilization to solve business problems or address business needs.
• Help direct systems projects, including project planning, management status reporting, systems specifications and implementation
• Help ensure compliance with all audit requirements including change control procedures and data security
• Manage and coordinate with onsite and offshore NT partners to Support applications and drive continuous improvement efforts.
• Coordinate with various teams, including offshore staff, and raise support ticket for all issues, analyze root cause and assist in efficient resolution of production issues.
• Responsible to attend on-call, after office hours including weekend to support High and Critical production issues.

Skills / Experience

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)

• 5-8 plus years of application development /Support experience using modern technical frameworks and architecture, including experience collaborating with external technology teams.
• Must have prior work experience supporting business applications on Java and database technologies.
• Good to have past experience under DevOpps or SRE role.
• Understanding of the Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) and/or other methodologies
• Experience working on projects in an Agile/XP environment..
• Experience using at least some of the following technologies: Java, J2EE, Pivotal Cloud Foundry, Cloud Computing (IaaS, PaaS and SaaS), RESTful interfaces, GIT, Gradle, Maven, NPM, Spring (Spring Batch and Spring Boot), Bootstrap, CSS3, HTML4, React.js, Node.js/JavaScript, Oracle PL/SQL
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with a solid technical background are essential as is the ability to multitask in a fast paced environment. The ideal candidate can explain technical issues in layman’s terms and translate business needs to technology teams and back.
• Strong leadership and team player to work as part of a global support team, cross training and supporting multiple critical client facing applications.
• Experience working effectively with diverse groups around the world, including IT management, technology staff, business partners, consultants, vendors and clients

Salary Range

$114,500 - 194,700 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).

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.