The Senior Associate Software Engineer role supports the AI-powered Code Security Scanner platform at Northern Trust, with focus on continuous feature development, platform scalability, and secure integration of LLM-driven security analysis in a cloud-native environment.
Location
Chicago, IL (onsite)
Compensation
USD 88,900 - 151,100 per year
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a software developer for the AI Code Scanner platform
- Deliver modernization, enhancements, and scalability initiatives
- Improve user experience, including reporting dashboards, workflow management, and administrative capabilities
- Implement secure authentication and authorization patterns
- Maintain and extend orchestration and scanning services
- Expand and manage integrations with LLM-based security analysis capabilities
- Enhance automated vulnerability analysis, reporting, and verification workflows
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Mid-level React development experience
- Experience with modern SPA architecture
- Experience building REST APIs and integrating authentication
- Expert-level Python development
- Experience with API design and integration
- Experience with automation and orchestration frameworks
- Experience with test automation and quality engineering
- Experience integrating Large Language Models (LLMs)
- Experience with agent-based workflows and automation frameworks
- Experience in application security and vulnerability management
Technologies
React, Python, REST APIs, LLMs, agent-based workflows
Benefits
- Retirement benefits including 401k and pension
- Health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, and disability
- Paid time off
- Parental and caregiver leave
- Life & accident insurance
- Other voluntary and well-being benefits
- A discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component
Work Authorization
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 does not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity, including H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT, or any other employment-based visa.
Reasonable Accommodation
Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, email MyHRHelp@ntrs.com. You may also discuss your requirements with the recruiter you are working with.
