Software Engineering Manager

Northern Trust

Confirmed live 2 days ago High trust

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Chicago, IL
Salary
$114,500–$194,700 / yr
Posted
10 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $218k
This role $155k
$95k most similar roles pay here $294k

This role pays less than 95% of similar roles. Most pay $193,935–$241,550 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $155k versus about $218k for comparable roles.

Based on 238 similar postings.

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About Northern Trust

Northern Trust is a leading provider of wealth management, asset servicing, asset management, and banking services to corporations, institutions, and high-net-worth individuals. Industry: Financial Services & Asset Management

Northern Trust currently has 48 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $114,500–$194,700 across 43 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Software Engineering Manager

Manager Software Engineering leads application services delivery and support activities for Wealth Management client-facing systems. This role involves managing large-scale, complex initiatives across application development, operational stability, and service availability while partnering with business leaders to define system designs and ensure technology meets objectives. The manager coordinates with global teams and vendors to drive continuous improvement, manage incident and problem management processes, and oversee team performance and coaching. Technical requirements include experience with Java, J2EE, Oracle PL/SQL, Spring Boot, Spring Batch, and React.js, alongside familiarity with Pivotal Cloud Foundry, RESTful interfaces, Git, Gradle, Maven, and NPM. The role requires expertise in Agile or XP environments, DevOps practices, and the Secure Software Development Lifecycle to solve technical challenges within the wealth management and capital markets financial services domains.

What does a Software Engineering Manager earn?

Median $223750 from 106 postings across 38 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Lead application service delivery and support activities for Wealth Management client-facing systems.
  • Drive ITIL processes including Change, Incident, and Problem Management to ensure system stability.
  • Manage large-scale, complex initiatives across application development, support, and operational stability.
  • Provide technical leadership and consulting to internal partners, project teams, and engineering staff.
  • Coordinate with onshore and offshore teams to resolve production issues and drive continuous improvement.
  • Partner with business stakeholders to define system designs and ensure technology meets business objectives.
  • Manage team performance through coaching, goal setting, and career development for team members.
  • Ensure compliance with audit, data security, and secure software development lifecycle requirements.

What we're looking for

  • 8-12+ years of experience in application development and/or support using modern technical frameworks and architecture.
  • Experience supporting business applications built on Java and database technologies.
  • Proficiency with tools including J2EE, Cloud Foundry, RESTful interfaces, Git, Maven, Spring Boot, and Oracle PL/SQL.
  • Knowledge of ITIL processes, Agile or XP project environments, and Secure Software Development Lifecycle requirements.
  • Preferred knowledge of DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering practices.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience in Wealth Management, Capital Markets, or other regulated financial services is preferred.
  • Work Authorization.

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