Senior Lead - Data Engineering

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.

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. 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 and business knowledge and functional expertise that has been developed over several years. Experience in systems analysis and application program development. Experience with project feasibility, definition requirements, design and/or project leadership. Experience with various technical programming languages, and phase report studies is required.