Solution Architect, Enterprise HR & Tech Tools
Northern Trust· enterprise· Financial Services· Oct 6, 2026 · 21d ago
Chicago, IL
In office
Full-time
Principal
$115K–$195K
10+ years exp
Job description
About Northern Trust
As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions.
Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.
With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.
Position Summary
Northern Trust is seeking an experienced and visionary Solution Architect to lead technology strategy, architecture, and transformation initiatives supporting our Human Resources and Workforce technology ecosystem. This role will play a critical part in advancing Northern Trust s HR Talent Transformation journey while providing architecture leadership across key Human Resources, Workplace Services, and Enterprise Technology platforms.
This role serves as a strategic technology leader responsible for defining and executing the future-state architecture, application portfolio strategy, and multi-year technology roadmap that enable Northern Trust s HR transformation objectives. The Architect will partner with business leaders, product owners, architects, engineers, security teams, and vendors to ensure technology investments align with business priorities, enterprise standards, and long-term modernization goals.
The successful candidate will combine solution architecture, portfolio management, technology strategy, and organizational leadership to drive innovation, simplify technology landscapes, and deliver scalable business capabilities across the enterprise.
Key Responsibilities
Define and execute technology strategies and roadmaps supporting Northern Trust s HR Talent Transformation initiatives and workforce technology portfolio.
Lead architecture and technology direction for strategic HR Talent Transformation initiatives, including Workday and related workforce technology platforms.
Partner with business leaders, product owners, and technology teams to align technology investments with business priorities and enterprise objectives.
Drive application portfolio rationalization, modernization, and consolidation efforts to reduce complexity, improve user experience, and optimize costs.
Define and govern enterprise architecture standards, solution patterns, and technology principles across applications, integrations, data, AI, security, and cloud platforms.
Evaluate new technologies, vendors, and platforms, providing recommendations that support long-term strategic goals and operational excellence.
Lead architecture and technical governance activities for major initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards, risk requirements, and regulatory obligations.
Champion the adoption of shared capabilities, reusable services, automation, analytics, and AI-enabled solutions across the portfolio.
Serve as the primary architecture advisor for senior business and technology leaders, providing strategic guidance on investments, roadmaps, and technology decisions.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship across architects, engineers, consultants, and application owners while fostering innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related discipline.
10 years of experience in solution architecture, enterprise architecture, technology consulting, or related technology leadership roles.
Experience developing technology roadmaps, architecture strategies, and modernization plans for enterprise applications.
Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives involving multiple business and technology stakeholders.
Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience working with SaaS platforms, cloud technologies, integrations, and enterprise application ecosystems.
Demonstrated ability to influence technology and business decisions across senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting Human Resources, Workplace Services, Corporate Functions, and other large-scale enterprise SaaS platforms within complex global organizations.
Experience leading application portfolio management, technology modernization, or large-scale SaaS transformation initiatives.
Experience with Workday, Microsoft technologies, cloud architectures, enterprise SaaS platforms, and data and analytics ecosystems.
Knowledge of AI technologies, intelligent automation, workforce analytics, and digital experience platforms.
Experience developing enterprise technology strategies, roadmaps, and architecture standards within complex organizations.
Experience within financial services or other highly regulated industries.
Salary Range:
$114,500 - 194,700 USD
Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.
Work Authorization
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).
Working with Us
As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.
Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.
Reasonable Accommodation
Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp ntrs.com , or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.
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