Manager, SW Quality Engineering

Responsibilities

• Lead Full-Stack Development: Oversee the end-to-end system architecture, implementation, and delivery of cutting-edge web applications using Spring Boot and React.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Mentor, motivate, and manage a team of developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Conduct code reviews, provide technical guidance, and encourage continuous learning.
• Solution Architecture: Define and document scalable, secure, and maintainable architectures. Collaborate with stakeholders, product managers, and UX/UI teams to translate requirements into feasible technical solutions.
• Agile Project Management: Lead Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives. Ensure timely delivery of features and bug fixes by effectively allocating resources and prioritizing tasks.
• Quality Assurance: Establish and enforce coding standards, testing protocols, and best practices. Ensure robust CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and code quality metrics are upheld.
• DevOps & Deployment: Oversee deployment processes, optimize application performance, and implement monitoring solutions. Collaborate with DevOps teams to automate infrastructure and ensure high availability.
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as a point of contact between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders. Present progress, solicit feedback, and translate business goals into actionable plans.
• Technology Evangelism: Stay up-to-date with emerging trends in Java, Spring Boot, React, and related technologies. Advocate for the adoption of modern tools and frameworks to enhance productivity and maintain a competitive edge.
• Observability & Monitoring: Proficient in application performance monitoring and end-to-end observability using Dynatrace or similar platforms, ensuring proactive identification, analysis, and remediation of system bottlenecks and incidents.
• Test Architecture & Strategy: Deep understanding of test architecture principles, including test automation frameworks, integration testing, and continuous testing strategies to ensure code quality, reliability, and maintainability throughout the software delivery lifecycle.
• Problem Solving: Diagnose and resolve complex technical challenges across the stack, ensuring the reliability and stability of mission-critical applications.
• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership role.
• Deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot framework, and ecosystem (Spring Data, Security, MVC, REST APIs).
• Proven hands-on experience with React.js and its core principles (state management, component lifecycle, hooks, Redux).
• Solid knowledge of modern web architectures (REST, GraphQL, microservices) and responsive web design.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Expertise in version control systems, especially Git.
• Track record of delivering complex software solutions using Agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to drive decision-making, resolve conflicts, and balance multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Python for scalable backend solutions and automation.
• Advanced Ansible skills for

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Additional Information

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: Spring Boot & React Development Lead Lead the Future of Full-Stack Development with Vision and Expertise Position Summary We are looking for a skilled Spring Boot & React Development Lead to drive the design and implementation of scalable web applications. This hands-on leadership role combines technical expertise in Java, Spring Boot, React, and test automation with a focus on teamwork and infrastructure quality. The ideal candidate transforms requirements into reliable, high-performance products while ensuring robust testing and code quality across every stage of delivery.

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