Principal, Software Engineering
Northern Trust · United States of America
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- Company
- Northern Trust
- Location
- United States of America
- Posted
- September 10, 2026
About this job
Role Summary We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Software Engineer to provide technical leadership and hands‑on execution across complex, cloud‑native software initiatives. This role combines deep engineering expertise with mentorship, architecture influence, and strong collaboration across global teams. The ideal candidate is passionate about engineering excellence, AI‑assisted development, and building high‑quality, scalable products using modern development practices. Key Responsibilities: 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.…
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