Principal COBOL Developer at Northern Trust in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Summary

Under general direction provides consultation to business unit and IT management and staff at technical level on all phases of the project development cycle. Designs major systems and their subsystems utilizing an understanding of available technology, tools and existing designs. Works closely with client management to identify and specify the complex business requirements. This role will have no direct management responsibilities, but is accountable for the effectiveness, quality and timeliness of project design decisions and how easily these designs can be implemented. Experienced, functional area expert with technical and/or business knowledge and functional expertise. Must be competent to work at a technical level of all phases of system design and implementation.

Major Duties

•Provide consultation to business unit, IT management and staff at a high technical level on all phases of the project development cycle.
•Design systems and their subsystems utilizing a thorough understanding of available technology, tools and existing designs.
•Provide leadership and guidance to junior staff, fostering an environment that encourages employee participation, teamwork, and communication.
•Consult with business unit partners to determine the most effective computer utilization to solve business problems or address business needs.
•Help direct systems projects, including project planning, management status reporting, systems specifications and implementation.
•Review, negotiate, and maintain vendor contracts and makes recommendations for purchasing outside services.
•Communicate with various business areas and outside vendors, consultants, and clients regarding automation needs.
•Help ensure compliance with all audit requirements including change control procedures and data security.
•Participate and conduct development activities with remote team members.
•Meet with project managers to provide daily or weekly project statuses.

Knowledge/Skills

•In-depth knowledge of the system development life cycle, the client area's functions and systems, and applications program development technological alternatives
•Analytical ability, strong judgment and management skills, and the ability to work effectively with client, IT management and staff.
•Flexibility and adaptability to change.
•Leadership and organizational skills are required to help determine the Business Unit's goals, resources needed, and help assess and assist in the development of the skills of the staff.
•Ability to code and test high priority and critical-level changes using COBOL, JCL, Crystal Reports with DB2.
•Must have strong oral and written communication, and also experience in consulting with business analysts and SMEs to elicit requirements
•Must have strong problem-solving, coding, testing, and also the ability to deploy application fixes in a fast paced SLA driven environment.
Required Experience

•Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline is required.
•Seasoned expert with technical and business knowledge and functional expertise that has been developed over several years.
•Experience in systems analysis and application program development.
•Experience with project feasibility, definition requirements, design and/or project leadership.
•Experience with various technical programming languages, and phase report studies.
About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust provides innovative financial services and guidance to corporations, institutions and affluent families and individuals globally. With over 130 years of financial experience and nearly 20,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Working with Us:

As 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!

We recognize the value of inclusion and diversity in culture, in thought, and in experience, which is why we are honored to receive the following awards in 2021:

•Gender Equality Index Member, Bloomberg
•Top Financial & Banking Company, Black EOE Journal, Hispanic Network Magazine, Professional WOMAN'S Magazine
We'd love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of America's best banks and most sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today.

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