Senior Technology Leader

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. Job Title: Senior Technology Leader– Asset Servicing Data & Digital Role Summary The Senior Technology Leader– Asset Servicing Data & Digital Technology is a senior technology hands-on leader role responsible for driving the architecture, design, and delivery of enterprise data and digital platforms. This position combines hands-on technical leadership with strategic oversight of large-scale programs to enable scalable, secure, and client-centric solutions. The role requires deep expertise across full-stack engineering, modern data platforms, and cloud-native architectures, along with the ability to lead high-performing teams and deliver complex, high-value initiatives aligned to business priorities. Key Responsibilities 1. Technology Strategy & Architecture Lead architecture, design, and implementation of enterprise digital and data platforms. Define and drive adoption of modern engineering patterns, including:Event-driven architecture and Pub/Sub models Domain-driven design (DDD) Microservices and containerization Cloud-native architecture (Azure preferred) Data engineering pipeline Ensure delivery of secure, scalable, and resilient systems aligned with enterprise standards. 2. Application Development & Platform Ownership Provide technical leadership across Portals, Datamart, and Datashare platforms, ensuring consistent architecture and integration. Oversee full-stack development practices, including:Frontend (React and modern UX frameworks) Backend (Java, Spring, APIs, Python, Snowflake) C++ is nice to have Drive engineering excellence across the full SDLC, ensuring high-quality, maintainable codebases. 3. Strategic Program Leadership Lead delivery of key business initiatives, including enterprise integration of Fenergo across Asset Servicing platforms. Partner with business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technology solutions and roadmaps. Manage execution across multiple projects, ensuring alignment to timelines, quality, and client expectations. 4. Data Engineering & Platform Enablement Lead development of enterprise data platforms, including Data Hubs, Data Marts, and analytics solutions.