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.
NTAM Test Lead (India, Pune/Bangalore)
Job Description AND Principal Responsibilities
Thought leadership, consultation, mentoring & guidance for test automation
Advance product quality via testing innovations and process improvement
Collaborate with BAs, Architects & Developers in designing testable applications
Technical roadmaps & plans for implementing enterprise/program test strategies
Design & manage technical proof-of-concept and feasibility studies
Resolve technical issues, anticipate risks and ensure timely management escalation
Utilize analytical skills in determining the root cause of defects & issues
Influence and communicate effectively with both technical & non-technical audiences
Analysis, optimization, improvement & maintenance of current test automation suites
Master enterprise/program high-level business workflows
Mentor quality engineering team to improve technical ability and effectiveness
Promote and support implementation of automated CI/CT/CD pipeline
Develop & extend test automation frameworks for UI, Micro services & API
Guarantee compliance to automation framework, standards & best practices
Facilitate automated, on-demand test automation metrics
Ensure automated tests are run early & often providing quick feedback to the team
Seek stakeholder feedback via test automation demos
Accelerate test development process by leveraging existing assets, standards & best practices; Add new functions/methods to the libraries for continuous improvement
Ensure that design for automated tests includes:
Modularization for code reusability
Parameterization for data driven capability
Robustness
Scalability & flexibility
Optimized number of maintenance points
Organization of modules and data for ease of maintenance
Experience/ Skills
Experience
BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Technology
12+ years of software engineering & testing experience
Experience in multi-tiered, complex system design
Required Skills:
Excellent knowledge of SDLC and Agile development practices
Expert in QA process, techniques & methodologies
Hands-on expertise in Selenium, Cucumber, TestNG, Java, Eclipse, SQL, Playwright, python, Unix/Linux, Windows, WebServices, RESTful APIs, Azure, Cloud technologies, Maven, Git
Exposure to developing framework using selenium, Playwright, Python
Exposure to AI tools like Copilot and should be well versed with Shift left approach
Well versed with troubleshooting/debugging
Able to perform code review/peer review
Experience in validating System with
PCF, Spring Boot with React Java Full Stack
Experience working in backend system including API and Data
Proficiency in both functional & non-functional (i.e., performance, resiliency, web accessibility, etc) testing
Forecasting, estimation & ROI analysis
Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
Both attention to detail & ability to rise above details to see broader implications & recommend strategic solutions
Self-starter; Positive & adaptable; multi-task in a continually changing environment
Ability to work independently and with a team
Proven interpersonal and communication skills with technical & business partners
Preferred/ Recommended Skills:
Familiarity with Financial Planning/Investment Solutions domain
Release management concepts
Working with Us:
As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.
Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.
We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater
Reasonable accommodation
Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [email protected].
We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.
Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.
About Our Pune Office
The Northern Trust Pune office, established in 2016, is now home to over 3,000 employees. The office handles various functions, including Operations for Asset Servicing and Wealth Management, as well as delivering critical technology solutions that support business operations across the globe.
Our Pune team takes our commitment to service to heart. In 2024, they volunteered more than 10,000+ hours into the communities where they live and work. Learn more.
Skills Required
- BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Technology
- 12+ years software engineering and testing experience
- Experience in multi-tiered, complex system design
- Excellent knowledge of SDLC and Agile development practices
- Expert in QA processes, techniques, and methodologies
- Hands-on expertise in Selenium
- Hands-on expertise in Cucumber
- Hands-on expertise in TestNG
- Hands-on expertise in Java
- Hands-on expertise in Eclipse
- Hands-on expertise in SQL
- Hands-on expertise in Playwright
- Hands-on expertise in Python
- Experience with Unix/Linux and Windows environments
- Experience testing WebServices and RESTful APIs
- Experience with Azure and cloud technologies
- Experience with Maven and Git
- Exposure to developing frameworks using Selenium, Playwright, Python
- Familiarity with AI tools like Copilot and shift-left testing approach
- Troubleshooting and debugging skills; ability to perform code/peer reviews
- Experience validating systems with PCF, Spring Boot, and React/Java full stack
- Experience with backend systems including API and data testing
- Proficiency in functional and non-functional testing (performance, resiliency, accessibility)
- Forecasting, estimation, and ROI analysis experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; attention to detail and strategic perspective
- Ability to mentor, influence stakeholders, work independently and in teams, and communicate effectively
- Familiarity with Financial Planning/Investment Solutions domain
- Release management concepts
Northern Trust Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northern Trust and has not been reviewed or approved by Northern Trust.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are positioned as a standout, with a 401(k) plus an additional employer-funded pension described as a differentiator. This combination is repeatedly framed as a meaningful offset within total rewards, especially for long-term financial security.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are depicted as generous, spanning paid time off, holidays, and dedicated paid volunteer time. The breadth of leave options is highlighted as a consistent strength that supports work-life balance.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is characterized as comprehensive, typically including medical, dental, vision, and mental-health support through an assistance program. The offering is portrayed as robust and family-supportive, with multiple plan options in some descriptions.
Northern Trust Insights
What We Do
As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing and investment solutions, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise and integrity. A globally recognized Fortune 500 Company in continuous operation since 1889, we’ve built a legacy of empowering clients to reach their goals with confidence. Since our roots as a trust bank, we’ve grown to a global presence with more than 24,000 employees in more than 20 countries and across six core business units: Wealth Management Asset Management Asset Servicing Technology Corporate Functions Enterprise Operations Join a Team That’s Achieving Greater At Northern Trust, we refer to our employees as partners – with good reason. We understand that relationships are the key to our success. Here you’ll join a diverse and inclusive team of innovators with the drive to challenge the way things have always been done. Instead of choosing between a dynamic career and work-life balance, enjoy working with a team that supports your goals in the office and at home. We’ll help you get where you want to go without sacrificing what matters most to you. Delivering value and adhering to our enduring principles What are enduring principles? Since our founding, they have guided our strategy and success. Thanks to the dedication of our partners, Northern Trust continues to thrive by adhering to three enduring principles: service, expertise and integrity . What does this mean? Service Northern Trust has a relentless drive to provide exceptional service to our clients, our partners and our communities. We set new standards and go above and beyond in our commitment to delivering greater results. Expertise Expertise is at the core of who we are. We focus sharply on what we do well. From expanding our capabilities, to hiring talented professionals to developing innovative solutions, our expertise is why we continue to be a trusted advisor for generations of families and institutions. Integrity Operating with uncompromising ethics is central to Northern Trust’s heritage. As a result, our clients, partners and communities know they can rely on us. For more than 130 years, our integrity has been our guide – and that will never change.
Why Work With Us
At Northern Trust, we go further because we go together. We embrace flexibility, encourage balance, and prioritize inclusion at all levels, working together to keep you connected. We are committed to our employees—all 24,000 of them. Whether this is a first step or a bold new leap in your career, we’re here to help you move forward.
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