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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Director Software Development - **Company:** Propertyvalue Northern Trust - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $205,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Build Automation, Cloud Computing, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, Data Security, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Software Systems, Enterprise Software Applications, Data Storage Technologies, Large Language Models, Build Management, Information Technology, Microservices - **Published:** June 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/5c2674c6-500e-46d7-b841-230783ba2f2e ## About the Role * Demonstrate in-depth functional industry knowledge of alternative investment financial services. * Demonstrate 10+ years of success designing and building enterprise-level applications, including complex data architectures, in a highly regulated environment (e.g., financial services). * Demonstrate 10+ years of progressive responsibility leading technical teams (e.g., developers, data engineers, business analysts, quality assurance, and production support). * Demonstrate understanding of data shape and context design to enable efficient and effective AI/LLM usage. * Demonstrate strong understanding of modern data storage architectures and data modeling. * Demonstrate knowledge of microservices architecture, cloud-native development, CI/CD, and automated builds. * Demonstrate understanding of modern security architectures, including implementing secure applications and protecting PII and HSI in public cloud environments. * Demonstrate understanding of financial markets and financial instrument types. * Demonstrate experience with Agile project methodology and collaboration. * Show strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Communicate effectively in writing and verbally, including with senior executive management. * Adapt quickly and effectively to change. Education: B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline required; M.S. preferred. 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) ## Description Seasoned, multi-disciplinary technology leader with deep alternative investments domain knowledge and broad functional expertise. Duties include: * Partner with business stakeholders to design end-to-end platforms, defining components and interactions that support the target operating model. * Provide strategic direction across technology teams, aligning execution with enterprise goals and influencing senior leadership on outcomes. * Translate business strategy into technology outcomes by surfacing cross-functional concerns, synthesizing inputs, and building consensus on solutions. * Build, develop, and organize teams to drive program-level initiatives. * Manage multiple units or functions through managers and technical leads, overseeing project planning, status reporting, specifications, and implementation for major software solutions. * Mentor and develop less-senior leaders through coaching and structured growth opportunities. * Deliver value iteratively and with a sense of urgency. * Lead capability technology delivery across multiple teams of developers, quality assurance, support and change management technology experts. * Set performance standards; run performance management; identify training and development needs; and build management capability for advanced leadership roles. * Manage vendor relationships to ensure outcomes (quality, performance, and scalability) meet business demands. * Define and govern technical architectures (security, observability, scalability, reliability, and recovery) and ensure compliance. * Ensure compliance with audit requirements, including change control procedures and data security. * Improve technology team effectiveness and productivity, and identify opportunities to help business teams do the same. ## Related Videos - [Agentic employees in world's most downloaded FinTech app](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100123-agentic-employees-in-world-s-most-downloaded-fintech-app) - [Crypto-secure Data Management with In-Database Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/632-crypto-secure-data-management-with-in-database-blockchain) - [Microservices: how to get started with Spring Boot and Kubernetes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/242-microservices-how-to-get-started-with-spring-boot-and-kubernetes) - [Green Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/592-green-cloud-computing) - [How to govern Vibe Coding for the Enterprise](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100290-how-to-govern-vibe-coding-for-the-enterprise) - [Web-based Information Visualization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/84-web-based-information-visualization) ## Related Articles - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026)