Northern Trust
Financial Services
Lead,SWFullStackEng-FANexus
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“Lead, SW Full Stack Eng - FA Nexus at Northern Trust. Skills: Full-stack development, Cloud architecture, Microservices architecture, AI/GenAI. Design end-to-end solution architectures. Evaluate trade-offs”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices architecture, Full-stack development exposure, Cloud platforms experience, Docker, Kubernetes experience, DevOps & CI/CD concepts and tooling, AI / ML or Generative AI solution patterns knowledge
Nice to Have
Banking, financial services, or regulated environments experience, Architecture or cloud certifications
What You'll Do.
Design end-to-end solution architectures
Architect Java/Spring Boot–based microservices
Architect cloud-native platforms
Provide architectural guidance
Guide modernization initiatives
Define cloud architectures on Azure/AWS
Incorporate AI/GenAI capabilities
Ensure solutions meet non-functional requirements
Produce architecture deliverables
Own architecture deliverables
Collaborate with product managers
Collaborate with engineering teams
Collaborate with enterprise architecture/governance bodies
Mentor senior engineers
Influence best practices
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Product managers; Engineering teams; Enterprise architecture; Governance bodies
Communication Scope
Stakeholder management
Full Job Description
**_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. **Key Responsibilities** * Design **end-to-end solution architectures** covering application, integration, data, security, and infrastructure layers. * Evaluate trade-offs and drive decisions aligned with business priorities, risk, and long-term sustainability. * Architect **Java / Spring Boot–based microservices** and cloud-native platforms. * Provide architectural guidance for **full‑stack applications** , including backend services, APIs, and modern front-end frameworks. * Guide modernization initiatives, including **legacy transformation, cloud migration, and platform re-architecture**. * Define cloud architectures on **Azure / AWS** (Azure preferred), including containers, Kubernetes, and managed services. * Incorporate **AI / GenAI capabilities** (e.g., intelligent automation) into enterprise solutions where applicable. * Ensure solutions meet **non-functional requirements** : scalability, performance, resilience, security, and compliance. * Produce and own architecture deliverables: **HLDs, LLDs, solution diagrams, and design reviews**. * Collaborate with product managers, engineering teams, and enterprise architecture/governance bodies. * Mentor senior engineers and influence best practices across teams. **Required Skills & Experience** * **Java** , Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices architecture. * **Full‑stack development** exposure (backend + UI technologies). * Strong experience
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