Principal, SW Quality Engineer at Northern Trust

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

15+ years of relevant experience
B.E/B.Tech Graduate or University degree and/or relevant proven work experience
Specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field
Quality Engineering Certifications (not mandatory, but good to have): DevOps, SAFe Agilist, ITIL

Responsibilities

Drive Quality Engineering across Organization
Align Quality Strategies with Organizational Vision
Advance product quality via testing innovations and process improvement
Evaluate and select appropriate software or hardware and suggest integration methods
Govern and advice on analysis, optimization, improvement of test automation suites/framework
Facilitate POC for New Tools & Technologies
Accelerate test development process for continuous improvement
Assist with solving technical problems when they arise
Ensure the implementation of agreed architecture and infrastructure
Influence and communicate effectively with both technical & non-technical audiences
Collaborate with various Stakeholders for DevOps Implementation
Provide feedback to stakeholders on Quality Roadmap
Thought leadership, consultation, mentoring & guidance for test automation across organization
Coaching Product Owners/BAs, Architects & Developers in designing testable applications
Coaching and facilitating enterprise/program automation strategies
Coach and mentors QA Manager / Technical Leads to improve technical ability and effectiveness
Leads others to solve complex problems
Uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgement and identify innovative solutions
Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives
Work is guided by functional policies

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Test AutomationDevOpsQuality EngineeringAutomation FrameworkProcess ImprovementTest InfrastructurePOCMentoringCoaching

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Principal, SW Quality Engineer position?

The salary range is $114,700 - 194,900 USD, which is a good faith estimate of base pay.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What experience and qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates need 15+ years of relevant experience and a B.E/B.Tech Graduate or University degree with relevant proven work experience. Quality Engineering Certifications like DevOps, SAFe Agilist, or ITIL are not mandatory but good to have.

What does the company culture emphasize at Northern Trust?

Northern Trust emphasizes enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity, with a focus on innovative financial services, leading technology, and exceptional service for sophisticated clients.

What makes a strong candidate for this Principal SW Quality Engineer role?

Strong candidates have specialized depth in Quality Engineering, 15+ years of experience, and skills in thought leadership, mentoring, test automation, DevOps collaboration, and solving complex problems innovatively.