Lead - Data Engineer (Azure)

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.

Job Description

Northern Trust is looking for a We are on the lookout for a dynamic candidate with total 8+ years of total experience in software development in Python. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and unit-testing various modules of our Database product applications primarily on Snowflake but also on Databricks/other data services. You will be responsible for building data engineering and data ingestion modules for Snowflake Database (Relational DB) and other data platforms. You will be working with Product Management, Application Teams on product requirements, and utilize your programming skills for efficient development in the whole software development cycle to support, maintain, and improve the tools.

Desired Qualification:

• 8 + years of experience in Data Engineer (Snowflake/Databricks/Other Data Platforms.).
• Designing, developing, and unit-testing various modules of our Database product applications primarily on Snowflake but also on Databricks/other data services
• Strong hands-on experience in databases (SQL preferred).
• Strong debugging skills to identify issues and provide solutions.
• 4+ years of work experience in software development in Python
• Exposure to agile development methodologies.
• Experience with data analytics, PySpark, and Bigdata is added advantage.
• Understanding of data structures, data modelling, and software architecture.
• Experience using statistical computer languages to manipulate data and draw insights from large data sets.
• Good understanding of python libraries like pandas, flask.
• Knowledge of DevOps, GIT, Confluence and Cloud technologies.
• Quick learner and implementing new tools/technologies.
• Experience working with and creating data architectures and dealing with large volumes of data.
• Strong analytical skills and experience in statistical techniques.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.

Required Skills:

Data Platform: Snowflake / Databricks

Language: Python, Terraform, SQL, Java (good to have)

Database - Relational DB

Python libraries - Pandas, Flask, Django

Server: Windows / Linux

Cloud: Azure (primary)

Working with Us:

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater

Reasonable accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com.

We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.