Job Description

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 worlds 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 worlds most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.WHO WE ARENorthern Trust provides innovative financial services and guidance to corporations, institutions and affluent families and individuals globally. With 130 years of financial experience and nearly 20,000 employees xe2x80x93 we call partners xe2x80x93 we serve the worlds most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.Northern Trust xe2x80x93 Digital Shared Services teams provide diverse set of capabilities to enable Northern Trust Application teams and Business Partners in the areas of Application Architecture, Development Accelerators, Shared Services API for common digital functions and Digital CollaborationWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead of Developer Tools to join our dynamic team. This pivotal role requires a deep technical expertise and a strong emphasis on team collaboration. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the entire lifecycle of our developer tools, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of our development community.Key Responsibilities:

• Lifecycle Management: Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of developer tools, from selection and implementation to maintenance and upgrades.
• Technical Expertise: Provide in-depth technical guidance on the best practices, use cases, and configurations of various developer tools.
• Team Collaboration: Foster a collaborative environment, working closely with development teams to understand their needs and challenges, and providing effective solutions.
• Tool Integration: Ensure seamless integration of developer tools within the existing development infrastructure and workflows.
• Innovation: Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements, continuously exploring new tools and technologies that can enhance developer productivity.
• Training and Support: Develop and deliver training programs and support documentation to ensure effective use of developer tools across the organization.
• Performance Monitoring: Implement and manage metrics to monitor the performance and usage of developer tools, making data-driven decisions for improvements.
• Budget Management: Manage the budget for developer tools, ensuring cost-effective procurement and maintenance
• Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot installation and execution issues related to developer tools.
• Collaboration: Work with other groups in Northern Trust in resolving INCs related to developer tools

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications are a plus
• Experience: A minimum of 10 years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a leadership role managing developer tools.
• Technical Skills:

Proficiency in a wide range of developer tools (e.g., IDEs, CI/CD pipelines, version control systems) and familiarity with programming languages.Extensive experience with installation and configuration of developer tools on PC and MaC platformsExperience in system administration, networking, active directoriesExperience in setup and configuration of security certificates, policiesExperience in configuring Proxy settingsExperience in testing and troubleshooting desktop software installation/configuration and runningExperience in Docker Desktop and Anaconda would be a huge plus. * Leadership: Proven track record of leading and mentoring technical teams, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions.
• Project Management: Experience in project management, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud-based development environments and tools
• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies
• Certifications in relevant technologies and tools

WHY USAs a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company that is committed to strengthening the communities we serve. Our talented, driven and energetic people are truly changing the face of Northern Trust. The speed with which we work, the influence of each partner and the focus to positively change the client experience is our common passion. People are our greatest wealth, so if you have a genuine desire to work in a fast-paced, Agile, inclusive environment which requires teamwork, well-honed problem-solving skills, deadline management, ongoing and comprehensive communication, constant attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement then seek no more!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.Wed love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the worlds most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreaterReasonable accommodationNorthern 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 .We hope youre 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.

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