Principal, SW Quality Engineer

About Northern TrustAs 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. Principal, quality engineering Chicago - USAApplicants 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 (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa) For more than a century, Northern Trust has worked hard building our legacy of outstanding service, expertise and integrity. From a Chicago-based bank founded in 1889, we now have more than 20 international locations and 18,500 employees globally. We serve the world’s most-sophisticated clients – from sovereign wealth funds and the wealthiest individuals and families, to the most-successful hedge funds and corporate brands.We burnished our reputation as a global leader delivering innovative investment management, asset and fund administration, fiduciary and banking solutions enabled by sophisticated, leading technology. And through it all, we continually laid a solid, forward-looking foundation on which future generations can continue growing and achieving greater.As of March 31, 2019, Northern Trust Corporation had:$10.9 trillion in assets under custody/administration$8.2 trillion in assets under custody$1.2 trillion in assets under management$122 billion in banking assetsNorthern Trust is looking for a Principal, Quality Engineering to join its Corporate Applications testing team. This leader will be responsible for establishing and executing the overall quality strategy across multiple agile teams, driving automation-first testing, strengthening release governance, and building continuous quality signals that provide confidence for frequent deployments and releases.The ideal candidate combines strong leadership, banking domain expertise, technical depth in modern Quality Engineering practices, and a track record of leading large-scale enterprise transformation programs. This role requires close partnership with Product, Engineering, Architecture, Risk, Operations, and Business stakeholders to ensure quality is embedded across the software delivery lifecycle.Location : Chicago, IL, USAExperience : 14 -18 Years ( Minimum 8 years in Quality Engineering and 5 years in leadership role)Business Domain: Banking, Risk, ComplianceTools: Azure Devops, Selenium with Java, Playwright, DevOps concepts Good to have : Service Now ATF , Exposure to AI based QE solutioningJob Description AND Principal ResponsibilitiesThought leadership, consultation, mentoring & guidance for test automationAdvance product quality via testing innovations and process improvementCollaborate with BAs, Architects & Developers in designing testable applicationsTechnical roadmaps & plans for implementing enterprise/program test strategiesDesign & manage technical proof-of-concept and feasibility studiesResolve technical issues, anticipate risks and ensure timely management escalationUtilize analytical skills in determining the root cause of defects & issuesInfluence and communicate effectively with both technical & non-technical audiencesAnalysis, optimization, improvement & maintenance of current test automation suitesMaster enterprise/program high-level business workflowsMentor junior SDETs to improve technical ability and effectivenessPromote and support implementation of automated CI/CT/CD pipelineDevelop & extend test automation frameworks for UI, Micro services & APIGuarantee compliance to automation framework, standards & best practicesFacilitate automated, on-demand test automation metricsEnsure automated tests are run early & often providing quick feedback to the teamSeek stakeholder feedback via test automation demosAccelerate test development process by leveraging existing assets, standards & best practices; Add new functions/methods to the libraries for continuous improvementDevelop release confidence frameworks to support go/no-go decision making.Evaluate and implement AI-enabled Quality Engineering solutions to improve productivity, coverage, and defect prevention.Establish enterprise dashboards and quality scorecards using Azure DevOps and reporting platforms.Experience/ SkillsExperienceBS in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Technology or equivalent14-18 years of overall experience with at least 8 years in quality engineering5-8 years of experience implementing test automation5-8 years of Experience in leading team of employee/contractorsExperience in multi-tiered, complex system design & architectureProven experience managing large globally distributed teams across multiple vendors and partners.Experience in Banking, Financial Services, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, or Corporate ApplicationsundefinedRequired Skills:Excellent knowledge of SDLC and Agile development practicesLead level exposure to Java, Selenium/LeanFT, BDD (Cucumber/JBehave), TestNG, Eclipse/IntelliJ, ServiceNow ATF , PlaywrightExperience with Devops/CICD toolset - Bamboo/Jenkins/Concourse, Maven, Git, BitBucketExpert in QA process, techniques & methodologiesSolid analytical and problem-solving skillsBoth attention to detail & ability to rise above details to see broader implications & recommend strategic solutionsSelf-starter; Positive & adaptable; Multi-task in a continually changing environmentAbility to work independently and with a teamProven interpersonal and communication skills with technical & business partnersPreferred/ Recommended Skills:Experience leading enterprise quality transformation initiatives.Experience building automation operating models and continuous testing capabilities.Exposure to AI-enabled software testing and next-generation Quality Engineering solutions.Experience presenting executive leadership and influencing strategic technology decisions.Proven ability to lead and collaborate in global, cross functional teamsFamiliarity with Banking/Financial domainExperience in leading large programExperience supporting one or more of the following:ServiceNow IRM / GRC PlatformsRisk & Control Management SolutionsRegulatory Compliance PlatformsCorporate Risk TechnologiesPayment and Financial Processing SystemsSalary Range:$114,700 - 194,900 USDSalary 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 AuthorizationApplicants 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 (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa). Working with UsAs 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 you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with. SummaryLocation: Chicago, ILType: Full time