Sr Lead, SW Eng

Northern Trust Corp; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking a skilled ETL and data-platform leader to own the MDM data pipeline and drive modern data practices.

You will design scalable ETL solutions, define data quality rules, and lead an ETL team to ensure accurate, timely data distribution across source systems and downstream applications. This role emphasizes governance, automation, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience designing scalable ETL solutions and data pipelines.
• Strong ability to define data contracts, quality rules, and governance.
• Proven leadership in technical teams and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain accountability for the complete MDM data pipeline, ensuring seamless data flow from source systems through mastering and downstream distribution.
• ETL Solution Design & Transformation Leadership Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable ETL solutions, ensuring efficient and reliable data integration processes.
• Data Quality & Validation Framework Define and oversee data contracts, data quality standards, validation rules, and control frameworks to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of master data.
• Batch Processing & SLA Management Own the execution and performance of batch processing operations, ensuring adherence to service level agreements (SLAs) and timely issue resolution.
• Platform Optimization & Modernization Drive the modernization of ETL capabilities by leading the adoption of Azure-based technologies, improving scalability, performance, automation, and operational efficiency.
• Technical Leadership & Team Development Provide technical direction, mentorship, and oversight to the ETL team, promoting engineering best practices and continuous improvement.

Skills

Data engineering

ETL design

Data quality

Team leadership

Azure

SQL

Python

Tools

Azure Data Factory

SQL

Python

ETL Tools

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and maintain accountability for the complete MDM data pipeline, ensuring seamless data flow from source systems through mastering and downstream distribution.
• ETL Solution Design & Transformation Leadership Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable ETL solutions, ensuring efficient and reliable data integration processes.
• Data Quality & Validation Framework Define and oversee data contracts, data quality standards, validation rules, and control frameworks to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of master data.
• Batch Processing & SLA Management Own the execution and performance of batch processing operations, ensuring adherence to service level agreements (SLAs) and timely issue resolution.
• Platform Optimization & Modernization Drive the modernization of ETL capabilities by leading the adoption of Azure-based technologies, improving scalability, performance, automation, and operational efficiency.
• Technical Leadership & Team Development Provide technical direction, mentorship, and oversight to the ETL team, promoting engineering best practices and continuous improvement.

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).

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. This includes human resources’ decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development.

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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