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Rotational Development Program-Technology Engineering Track

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Northern Trust

Rotational Development Program-Technology Engineering Track

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Learn about technology stacks that support business applications, leveraging tools like Hadoop and Splunk to drive reliability, scale and performance. You’ll work closely with developers, engineers and architects to maximize the benefits across enterprise platforms.

    Members of the Technology Engineering Track contribute to key IT initiatives designed to expose them to Northern Trust’s various technologies and systems, allowing them to accelerate their understanding of the bank’s underlying applications and architecture. Members of the program will participate in six month rotations in the following areas:

    • Data Analytics
    • Dev Ops
    • Platforms

    Examples of potential responsibilities (note: work varies by rotation and business need):

    • Design, code, implement, and test new features and modules for infrastructure systems
    • Research ways to use modern Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence algorithms and techniques to identify problems and root causes that may not be readily apparent with classical approaches
    • Leverage big data systems such as Splunk and Hadoop to analyze vast amounts of data for anomalies
    • Develop and design event driven programs using advanced distributed queueing systems such as Kafka

    The Northern Trust Rotational Development Program (RDP) is designed to develop the technical skills, business acumen, and leadership abilities of entry-level trainees. During the one- to two-year program, participants will have the opportunity to perform meaningful assignments in various rotations while gaining a broader perspective, along with exposure to leadership of the different departments in their chosen career track.

    The program provides participants with dedicated ongoing support and professional development opportunities that include:

    • Two program mentors
    • Monthly speaker series
    • Learning & Development opportunities
    • Comprehensive orientation
    • Social Events
    • Access to RDP Alumni Network
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  • Qualifications
    • Intermediate proficiency in programming – minimum of 3 courses completed
    • Strong interest in technology and innovation

    Recommended Attributes:

    • Working knowledge of common programming languages (i.e., Java, C#, Javascript, Python, C/C++, Unix, SQL, etc.)
    • Understanding of agile methodologies (i.e. Scrum, TDD, devOps)
    • Familiarity with popular version control software (i.e. Git, TFS)
    • Excellent problem solving and trouble-shooting skills
    • Ability to work independently and adapt quickly to new technologies/systems
    • Strong sense of personal courage (active meeting participant, asking for help, etc.)
  • Industry
    Financial Services
  • About Us

    We have guided the world’s most successful individuals, families and institutions since 1889. Since our roots as a trust bank, we’ve grown to a global presence with more than 22,000 employees in more than 20 countries across five core business units.