The Principal Software Engineer at NTAM Investments Technology is a senior technical leader responsible for architecting and delivering scalable software and data platforms, focusing on Java-based services, data engineering, and cloud enablement. This role involves leading the design, development, and deployment of scalable solutions using technologies such as Java Spring Boot, Azure services, and SQL-based data platforms, while also defining coding standards and mentoring other engineers. The ideal candidate has experience in financial services, with expertise in Azure PaaS components, CI/CD pipelines, and security practices like Entra ID and Key Vault. They will work closely with product owners and business stakeholders to build secure, reliable systems for investment management solutions, including portfolio management and trading platforms, while driving modern architecture patterns such as API-driven microservices and event-driven systems.
Skills
Azure
Java
Spring Boot
React
SQL
Snowflake
GitHub Copilot
CI/CD
Terraform
ARM
Entra ID
RBM
Key Vault
Azure Monitor
Application Insights
Messaging Technologies (MQ/JMS)
What you'll do
Lead the design and deployment of scalable software solutions using Java Spring Boot and Azure services.
Define and enforce coding standards and architecture best practices through regular code reviews.
Drive modern architecture patterns including API-driven microservices and event-driven systems on Azure PaaS.
Optimize SQL data models, queries, and stored procedures for performance and scalability in Snowflake.
Mentor engineers across levels to enhance technical engineering practices and raise overall team proficiency.
What we're looking for
8+ years of experience leading the design and deployment of scalable Java-based solutions.
Expertise in Azure PaaS components and cloud-native architecture design.
Strong SQL skills for data modeling, optimization, and stored procedure development.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, container deployments, and Infrastructure as Code tools.
Proficiency in security, monitoring, and performance optimization of distributed systems.
Hands-on experience with Spring Boot frameworks and Java (POJO) application development.
Ability to mentor engineers and communicate complex technical concepts effectively.
Market check
Salary context
This
$137,400–$233,600
range sits above
44%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$143,000–$245,250
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$165,000–$214,500
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
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
20 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$137,400–$233,600
across 18 roles with salary data.