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Northern Trust · 2 months ago

Technical lead (contract)

positionChicago, IL
timeContract
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$80/hr - $92/hr
date8+ years exp

Northern Trust is seeking a Senior Lead Developer for their Cash and Corporate division, focusing on designing and developing high volume, time-sensitive applications for the financial industry. The role involves leading the development and support of IBM MDM applications using Microsoft Azure and Oracle databases, while improving data quality and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

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Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and support of Java-based applications integrated with MDM and Oracle systems
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align application development with evolving business needs
Drive data quality improvements, automation initiatives, and production support for mission-critical systems
Participate in code reviews, performance tuning, and technical documentation
Ensure compliance with internal standards and industry regulations
Ensure that Architecture follows “security first” principle
End to End ownership and responsibility of delivery for team of 7 people

Qualification

Microsoft AzureJavaOracle SQLTerraformCI/CD workflowsIBM MDMAnalytical skillsLeadership skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure, including cloud-native application development, resource management, and security best practices
Hands-on experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code and environment provisioning
Advanced proficiency in Java and oracle/SQL for backend development and data manipulation
Strong understanding of CI/CD workflows, including automated testing, deployment pipelines, and DevOps practices
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot complex issues and optimize system performance
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills to mentor junior developers and foster team collaboration
Superb organizational and time management abilities to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and collaboration skills to engage with stakeholders, business analysts, and technical teams

Preferred

Familiarity with IBM MDM, Oracle databases, and middleware/MQ interfaces/Solace is highly desirable

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement benefits via Hiregenics

Company

Northern Trust

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Northern Trust is a global leader in delivering innovative investment management, asset and fund administration, fiduciary and banking.
dateFounded in 1889
location
Chicago, Illinois, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.northerntrust.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.25B
2025-11-20Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
1978-01-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Michael O'Grady
President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
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Peter Cherecwich
Chief Operating Officer
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