Sr Principal, SW Quality Eng
NothernTrust
2 - 5 years
Illinois
Posted: 31/05/2026
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 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.
Job Description AND Principal Responsibilities
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
The Sr Principal, SDLC Testing Governance is a senior individual contributor and
thought leader responsible for establishing, governing, and continuously
improving testing governance across the SDLC.
Operating in a regulated financial
services environment, this role ensures testing practices and evidencing are
robust, auditable, and aligned to industry specific and Northern Trust internal
standards, with a strong partnership across 1LOD/2LOD and Enterprise Change
Management (ECM).
The successful candidate will work horizontally across product, engineering, QE,
architecture, release/change, risk, and audit partners to drive uplift, reduce risk,
and enable high-quality releases with complete, traceable test evidence.
Principal Responsibilities
SDLC Testing Governance & Control Adherence
- Own and enforce SDAM testing controls across programs/releases covering test requirements analysis, strategy/plan approvals, production-separate and
production-equivalent environments, application security testing, and data
protection in non-prod.
- Define and operate practical stage gates and tollgates for testing artifacts (Test Strategy, Test Plan, Traceability, Execution Results, Defect reports, Test Summary, Post-Implementation Validation) with clear acceptance criteria and approvals.
Compliance, Risk & Audit Management
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
Salary Range:
$137,400 - 240,400 USDSalary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a 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, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.
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.
We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater
Reasonable accommodation
Northern 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 MyHRHelp@ntrs.com.
We hope you’re 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.
About Company
Northern Trust Corporation is a leading global financial services firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1889, the company specializes in wealth management, asset servicing, asset management, and banking for corporations, institutions, affluent families, and individuals. Known for its strong emphasis on trust, integrity, and client service, Northern Trust operates in more than 20 countries and manages trillions of dollars in assets.
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