Lead, SW Eng

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.

Northern Trust is looking for a
Lead Software Engineer
to join its Technology Development Centre in Pune, India in the Investment Management team. This individual as part of an Agile development team, will be responsible for analysis and design of Multi Asset business platform that meet business and technical requirements.

Major Duties
Analyse and build the requirements for Multi Asset Quant businesses of NT Asset Management

Ensure code meets standards and tested appropriate to the platform

Provide technical guidance to the development team and deliver as per business needs

A team player with an ability to own the design and code as per requirement given.

Communicate status (written and verbal) to project team and management

Continuously looks for ways to improve the application's stability, scalability and user experience

Experience/ Skills
BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Technology

8-12 years experienced Python consultant who will be responsible for design and develop highly efficient, scalable and customizable reporting solutions using on premises and external sources.

Experience in Quant based libraries and algorithms

Experience in multi-tiered, complex system design & architecture

Required Skills
Excellent knowledge of SDLC and Agile development practices

Expert level knowledge of Python 3, Pandas, NumPy.

Experience on Data Analysis using Python 3

Strong experience in developing Fast API based backend APIs

Expert level understanding of developing native cloud applications – preferably Azure

Expertise in Implementing API driven Micro services

Experience in implementing security best practices to API platform – Oauth/SAML, Encryptions, masking etc.

Expert level understanding of writing automated unit test cases.

Experience in Asynch processing /Batch streaming to handle high volume data.

Knowledge of testing methodologies. Experience in Automate code releases and redundant tasks using Shell/Python scripting.

Manage permissions, backup and performance across different databases like MySQL, MSSQL, Postgres etc

Experience with building interfaces to Data Lakes, Operational Data Stores and Enterprise Datawarehouse.

Expert knowledge of SQL and related SQL procedure languages.

Design, develop and use data structures and data marts to support reporting.

Good analytical and problem-solving skills

Both
attention to detail
& ability to
rise above details
to see broader implications & recommend strategic solutions

Self-starter; Positive & adaptable in a continually changing environment

Ability to work independently and with a team

Proven interpersonal and communication skills with technical & business partners

Strong understanding of building CI/CD pipelines for change management.

Preferred/ Recommended Skills
Familiarity with Banking/Financial domain

Financial domain knowledge – Investment Management, portfolio construction and risk management.

Experience on Quant based libraries and building CAPM based models

Worked on project streamlining the testing process by introducing automation, leveraging tools and setting goals to reduce time and effort.

Working With Us
As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

We'd love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world's most admired and sustainable companies Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater

Reasonable accommodation
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We hope you're excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.

About Our Pune Office
The Northern Trust Pune office, established in 2016, is now home to over 3,000 employees. The office handles various functions, including Operations for Asset Servicing and Wealth Management, as well as delivering critical technology solutions that support business operations across the globe.

Our Pune team takes our commitment to service to heart. In 2024, they volunteered more than 10,000+ hours into the communities where they live and work. Learn more.