Join Northern Trust as Lead Data Engineer (Azure)

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. We pride ourselves on providing innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by adhering to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With over 130 years of financial experience and more than 22,000 partners, Northern Trust serves the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Job Description

Northern Trust is on the lookout for a dynamic Lead Data Engineer with 8+ years of experience in software development, primarily using Python. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and unit-testing various modules of our Database product applications, primarily on Snowflake, but also on Databricks and other data services. The role includes building data engineering and data ingestion modules for Snowflake Database (Relational DB) and other data platforms. You will collaborate with Product Management and Application Teams on product requirements, leveraging your programming skills for efficient development throughout the software development cycle to support, maintain, and improve the tools.

Desired Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in Data Engineering (Snowflake, Databricks, or other data platforms).
• Experience in designing, developing, and unit-testing database product application modules.
• Strong hands-on experience with databases (SQL preferred).
• Excellent debugging skills to identify issues and provide solutions.
• 4+ years of software development experience in Python.
• Exposure to agile development methodologies.
• Experience with data analytics, PySpark, and Big Data is an added advantage.
• Understanding of data structures, data modeling, and software architecture.
• Experience using statistical computer languages to manipulate data and draw insights from large datasets.
• Proficiency in Python libraries like pandas and flask.
• Knowledge of DevOps, GIT, Confluence, and Cloud technologies.
• Quick learner of new tools and technologies.
• Experience working with and creating data architectures and handling large data volumes.
• Strong analytical skills and experience in statistical techniques.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.

Required Skills:

• Data Platform: Snowflake, Databricks
• Languages: Python, Terraform, SQL, Java (optional)
• Database: Relational DB
• Python Libraries: Pandas, Flask, Django
• Server: Windows, Linux
• Cloud: Azure (primary)

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 embolden 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 align with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies. Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater

Reasonable Accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [email protected].

We hope you are excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand that flexibility means different things to different people. Apply today and discuss your flexible working requirements with us, and together we can achieve greater things.

Additional Information:

Company Name: Northern Trust

Job Title: Lead Data Engineer (Azure)