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Data Engineer

Northern Trust

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Senior
96k-162k
about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

  • Selecting and integrating any Data tools and frameworks required to provide requested capabilities
  • Implementing ETL process when importing data from existing data sources
  • Monitoring performance and advising any necessary infrastructure changes
  • Building data ingestion processes
  • Coding data transformations in SQL and/or python
  • Troubleshoot/correct any data process bugs/defects
  • Maintain data processes and documentation
  • Lead/mentor junior data team members
  • Implementing data retention policies
  • Implementing data governance policies
  • Innovate, problem-solve, and exhibit an owner-mindset

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer or data program or related experience
  • 10+ years of direct relational, dimensional, and/or analytic experience (using RDBMS, dimensional, and ETL and data ingestion protocols)
  • Expert with SQL Server, Azure ADLS, Synapse, Databricks, Snowflake, Oracle and other similar platforms
  • Experience with building python API and document processing programs
  • Expert with T-SQL, Spark SQL and PLSQL and other similar languages
  • Experience with integration of data from multiple data sources
  • Knowledge of various ETL techniques and frameworks
  • Experience in team environment, communication, and presentation

Nice to Have

  • Experience with Data Mesh and data platform modernization
  • Experience with Azure (ADF, ADLS, Synapse)
  • Experience with Collibra and/or other Data governance tools

Qualifications

  • Educational background in computer or data-related fields
  • Significant experience in data engineering and related technologies

Benefits & Perks

  • 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
  • Discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component

Working at Northern Trust

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. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

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Job Details

Posted AtMay 20, 2025
Job CategoryData Analytics
Salary96k-162k
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceSenior

About Northern Trust

Website

northerntrust.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Chicago, IL

Industry

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice

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