WM App Support

About the Role Northern Trust is seeking a WM App Support professional to design and implement data processing solutions and support project delivery in the WM technology space. The role involves hands-on development, technical consultation, and mentoring of analysts to ensure reliable, scalable systems that meet business needs.

What You'll Do

• Conduct feasibility studies and define designs for complex data processing projects.
• Develop or maintain programs, including design, coding, testing, debugging, and installation as needed.
• Prepare and review project phase reports, evaluating requirements and design impact on production and support needs.
• Consult with systems and business partners on new techniques, practices, or technologies and their impact.
• Evaluate techniques and technologies to enhance business outcomes and drive continuous process improvements.
• Participate in strategic planning and long-range technology direction for the business unit.
• Serve as technical or business consultant on project development, production health, and implementation of new processes.
• Act as a subject matter expert and mentor Analyst-level staff.
• Work on projects and refine project or process management skills.
• Leverage expertise across domains to deliver high-quality work with minimal revisions.
• Produce work products with reduced need for revision.

What We're Looking For

• Knowledge of programming languages and various business applications; able to support all project phases.
• Proficiency in programming, debugging, and testing systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for systems guidance.
• A college or university degree in Computer Science or relevant work experience.

Nice to Have

• Experience mentoring or acting as a subject matter expert.
• Ability to consult with partners across systems and business units and drive process improvements.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $88,900 - $151,100 USD per year.
• Benefits include 401(k) and pension retirement plans, medical/dental/vision, spending accounts, disability, paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary benefits.
• Discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.