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Northern Trust

Principal, Software Engineering

Chicago, IL · Information Technology · Posted Oct 14, 2026

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We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Software Engineer to provide technical leadership and hands‑on execution across complex, cloud‑native software initiatives.

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