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Principal, Software Engineering at Northern Trust | LAYIQ

Technical Leadership & Hands‑On Development
Act as a hands‑on technical leader , designing, developing, and reviewing high‑quality, production‑ready software.
Lead development using Java as the primary language, following clean code , TDD , and spec‑driven development principles.
Drive adoption of AI‑assisted development capabilities (e.g., Copilot‑style tools, intelligent automation) to improve developer productivity and code quality.
Influence and review application and solution architecture for scalability, security, performance, and maintainability.
Partner with architects and senior engineers to define and enforce engineering standards and best practices .
Cloud & Platform Engineering
Design, build, and deploy applications on Microsoft Azure , leveraging cloud‑native services.
Contribute to cloud architecture decisions with a strong understanding of: Azure compute, networking, storage, and security
Cloud‑based databases (SQL & NoSQL) and performance considerations
Support and continuously improve DevOps pipelines , CI/CD practices, and infrastructure automation.
Enable resilient, observable, and cost‑efficient systems in the cloud.
Quality, DevOps & Automation
Champion Test‑Driven Development (TDD) and automated testing at all levels (unit, integration, system).
Enable and evolve test automation frameworks and practices across teams.
Closely collaborate with DevOps and SRE partners to: Improve release reliability and deployment frequency
Reduce operational risk and technical debt
Strengthen monitoring, alerting, and production readiness
Engineering Excellence & Team Enablement
Mentor and groom engineers to elevate technical skills, design thinking, and ownership mindset.
Provide guidance through code reviews, design discussions, and technical deep dives.
Foster a culture of high engineering standards , accountability, and continuous improvement.
Act as a trusted technical advisor to product, QA, and platform teams.
Collaboration & Communication
Work closely with cross‑functional stakeholders including Product, Architecture, QA, and Operations.
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
Collaborate effectively with globally distributed teams across North America, EMEA, and India , accommodating time‑zone overlaps when required.
Proactively identify risks and propose pragmatic solutions.
Required Qualifications
Technical Skills
10+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong hands‑on track record.
Deep expertise in Java and modern application frameworks.
Strong experience with Azure cloud services and cloud‑native application development.
Solid understanding and practical application of: Test‑Driven Development (TDD)
Spec‑driven / contract‑first development
CI/CD and DevOps practices
Working knowledge of cloud databases , data modeling, and performance tuning.
Professional Skills
Proven ability to lead by influence rather than authority.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong problem‑solving, design, and decision‑making abilities.
Comfortable operating in fast‑paced, evolving environments.
Preferred / Added Weightage
Microsoft Azure Architect Certification (strongly preferred).
Experience integrating or enabling AI‑assisted engineering tools within development workflows.
Exposure to large‑scale modernization, cloud migration, or distributed systems.
Experience working in regulated or enterprise‑grade environments.

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