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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Software Engineer (.NET Technical Lead) - **Company:** Northern Trust - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $137,400.0 - $233,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Architectural Patterns, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Continuous Integration, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Programming Tools, Distributed Systems, Entity Framework, Github, Systems Analysis, Enterprise Messaging Systems, Microsoft SQL Server, OAuth, Systems Development Life Cycle, JSON Web Token, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Single Sign-On, Software Engineering, .NET Core, Microsoft Power Automate, GitHub Copilot, Git, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Restful APIs, Terraform, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=02fc5efd44c8ae58 ## About the Role The ideal candidate combines deep hands-on expertise in .NET development, cloud technologies, microservices architecture, and AI-assisted software engineering with strong leadership, communication, and project delivery skills., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline. * 10+ years of software engineering experience with enterprise-scale systems. * 5+ years of experience in technical leadership, solution design, systems analysis, or project leadership roles. * Strong expertise in: + C# + .NET Core / ASP.NET Core + Entity Framework Core + SQL Server + REST APIs + Microservices Architecture * Experience with: + Kafka or equivalent messaging platforms + Docker and Kubernetes + Azure and/or AWS + Git, GitHub, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or similar CI/CD tools * Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), design patterns, distributed systems, Agile, and DevOps practices. * Hands-on experience using GitHub Copilot and other AI-assisted software engineering tools to accelerate software development and improve engineering effectiveness. * Proven ability to lead complex technical initiatives and influence technical direction across multiple teams. * Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills., * Financial Services experience. * Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform. * Familiarity with modern security frameworks including OAuth, JWT, SAML, SSO, and Identity Management solutions. ## Description * Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineering teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and engineering excellence. * Serve as the principal designer for major systems and applications, defining architectures, technical standards, and implementation strategies. * Partner with business stakeholders, product teams, and architects to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions. * Design, develop, and support applications using C#, .NET Core/.NET, ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework Core, SQL Server, and modern API frameworks. * Architect and implement microservices and event-driven solutions leveraging Kafka and related messaging technologies. * Design and deploy cloud-native solutions utilizing Azure and/or AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code. * Drive adoption of CI/CD, automated testing, DevOps, and secure software development practices. * Lead technical project planning, solution design, implementation, and status reporting for strategic initiatives. * Ensure compliance with enterprise standards, audit requirements, change management controls, and data security policies. * Collaborate with vendors, consultants, and technology partners as needed. * Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies, tools, and architectural patterns to improve business outcomes and operational efficiency. * Champion the use of AI-powered development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, and AI-assisted engineering platforms to enhance developer productivity, code quality, testing, and documentation. ## Related Videos - [The Software Engineer 2030: From Coder To AI Orchestrator? 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