Principal Quality Engineer

About Northern Trust As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions. Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide. With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. Position: Principal, Quality Engineering Location : Chicago, IL, USA Experience : 14–18 Years (Minimum 8 years in Quality Engineering and 5 years in leadership role) Business Domain: Custody Banking, Payments, Liquidity and Trades Banking Products: Flex cube / Bancs / LME / GPP / MTS / Polaris LMS Payment System: CHAPS, SEPA, CREST, RITS, AustraClear, FEDwire, Chips Tools : Azure DevOps, Selenium with Java, DevOps concepts, CI/CD implementation Good to have: Exposure to AI based QE solutioning Job Description & Principal Responsibilities Thought leadership, consultation, mentoring & guidance for test automation Advance product quality via testing innovations and process improvement Collaborate with BAs, Architects & Developers in designing testable applications Technical roadmaps & plans for implementing enterprise/program test strategies Design & manage technical proof‑of‑concept and feasibility studies Resolve technical issues, anticipate risks and ensure timely management escalation Utilize analytical skills in determining the root cause of defects & issues Influence and communicate effectively with both technical & non‑technical audiences Analysis, optimization, improvement & maintenance of current test automation suites Master enterprise/program high‑level business workflows Mentor junior SDETs to improve technical ability and effectiveness Promote and support implementation of automated CI/CT/CD pipeline Develop & extend test automation frameworks for UI, Micro services & API Guarantee compliance to automation framework, standards & best practices Facilitate automated, on-demand test automation metrics Ensure automated tests are run early & often providing quick feedback to the team Seek stakeholder feedback via test automation demos Accelerate test development process by leveraging existing assets, standards & best practices; Add new functions/methods to the libraries for continuous improvement Experience & Technical Background BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Technology or equivalent 14–18 years of overall experience with at least 8 years in quality engineering 5–8 years of experience implementing test automation 5–8 years of experience leading team of employees/contractors Experience in multi‑tiered, complex system design & architecture Required Skills Excellent knowledge of SDLC and Agile development practices Lead level exposure to Java, Selenium/LeanFT, BDD (Cucumber/JBehave), TestNG, Eclipse/IntelliJ Experience with DevOps/CICD toolset – Bamboo/Jenkins/Concourse, Maven, Git, BitBucket Expert in QA process, techniques & methodologies Forecasting, estimation & ROI analysis Solid 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; multi‑task in a continually changing environment Ability to work independently and with a team Proven interpersonal and communication skills with technical & business partners Preferred / Recommended Skills Proven ability to lead and collaborate in global, cross‑functional teams Familiarity with Banking/Financial domain Experience in leading large programs Salary Range $114,700 – 194,900 USD Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well‑being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component. Work Authorization Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. Working with Us As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve. Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities. Reasonable Accommodation Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at View email address on click.appcast.io, or alternatively discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with. #J-18808-Ljbffr