at Northern Trust Company in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
About Northern Trust:
Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.
Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world's most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.
Job Posting Title : Sr Lead, SW Eng
Job Description Summary : Under general direction provides consultation to business unit and IT management and staff at technical level on all phases of the project development cycle. Designs major systems and their subsystems utilizing an understanding of available technology, tools and existing designs. Works closely with client management to identify and specify the complex business requirements. No direct management responsibilities, but is accountable for the effectiveness, quality and timeliness of project design decisions and how easily these designs can be implemented. Experienced, functional area expert with technical and/or business knowledge and functional expertise. Must be competent to work at a technical level of all phases of system design and implementation.
Job Description : Major Duties
1. Provide consultation to business unit and IT management and staff at ta high technical level on all phases of the project development cycle.
2. Designer for systems and their subsystems utilizing a thorough understanding of available technology, tools and existing designs.
3. Provide leadership and guidance to junior staff, fostering an environment that encourages employee participation, teamwork, and communication.
4. Consult with business unit partners to determine the most effective computer utilization to solve business problems or address business needs.
5. Help direct systems projects, including project planning, management status reporting, systems specifications and implementation.
6. Review, negotiate, and maintain vendor contracts and makes recommendations for purchasing outside services.
7. Communicate with various business areas and outside vendors, consultants, and clients regarding automation needs.
8. Help ensure compliance with all audit requirements including change control procedures and data security.
9. Coordinate with application vendors and vendor support teams for incident triaging/resolution and for periodic application upkeep via. Patches
10. Track application EOL/EOS status and work with Enterprise Architect on remediation measures
11. Track vulnerabilities and other risk items with the application and underlying tech stack
Knowledge : Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
In-depth knowledge of the system development life cycle, the client area's functions and systems, and applications program development technological alternatives
Analytical ability, strong judgment and management skills, and the ability to work effectively with client and IT management and staff.
Highly flexible and adaptable to change.
Leadership and organizational skills are required to help determine the Business Unit's goals, resources needed, and help assess and assist in the development of the skills of the staff.
Experience :
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline is required. Seasoned expert with technical...
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
