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.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Java Solution Architect to lead the re-platforming and modernization of mission-critical IBM DB2/Mainframe applications onto Microsoft Azure. The role will drive target-state architecture, application modernization, cloud-native design, integration strategies, and Infrastructure-as-Code standards while ensuring scalable, secure, resilient, and business-aligned solutions.
The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Java enterprise application architecture, Azure cloud platforms, legacy modernization, microservices transformation, and large-scale re-platforming initiatives, with a proven track record of migrating monolithic and mainframe-based systems to modern cloud-native architectures.
Key Responsibilities
Application Modernization & Re-platforming
- Define the target architecture and modernization roadmap for migrating Mainframe/DB2 applications to Azure.
- Lead re-platforming initiatives transforming legacy applications into cloud-native, microservices-based architectures.
- Define modernization patterns including decomposition, service extraction, API enablement, and event-driven architectures.
- Balance business continuity, risk, scalability, cost, and operational efficiency during transformation programs.
Java & Microservices Architecture
- Design enterprise-grade solutions using Java 21, Spring Boot, Spring Batch, Spring Cloud, and RESTful APIs.
- Define microservices architecture standards, domain boundaries, integration contracts, and service governance.
- Architect batch, real-time, and event-driven processing solutions.
- Design reusable frameworks, shared services, and engineering standards to accelerate modernization efforts.
- Establish best practices for application scalability, resiliency, fault tolerance, and performance optimization.
Azure Cloud Architecture
- Architect cloud-native solutions leveraging Azure services including:
- AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service) and Docker
- Azure Functions
- API Management
- Azure Data Factory
- Event Hub / Service Bus
- Azure Storage Services
- Design hybrid integration patterns between mainframe and Azure environments.
- Establish cloud architecture standards covering security, scalability, observability, and operational excellence.
DevOps, Automation & Infrastructure
- Define and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform (Mandatory).
- Working knowledge of integrating CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
- Establish DevSecOps practices including automated testing, security scanning, deployment automation, and monitoring.
- Drive cloud cost optimization and operational efficiency initiatives.
Technology Leadership & AI Adoption
- Provide architecture leadership, governance, and technical direction across modernization programs.
- Conduct architecture reviews, design assessments, and technology evaluations.
- Drive adoption of AI-assisted software engineering and architecture practices.
- Evaluate and integrate AI/GenAI capabilities to improve developer productivity, operational automation, and business outcomes.
- Ensure responsible, secure, and compliant adoption of AI technologies.
Required Skills & Experience
- 14+ years of experience in Solution Architecture, Application Architecture, or Enterprise Architecture.
- Strong experience leading large-scale application re-platforming and modernization programs.
- Expert-level experience in:
- Java 21
- Spring Boot
- Spring Batch
- Spring Cloud
- Microservices Architecture
- API Design & Integration
- Extensive experience migrating applications from:
- Monolithic to Microservices
- On-Premises to Azure
- Deep expertise in Azure cloud architecture and platform services.
- Hands-on expertise with Terraform (Mandatory) and Infrastructure as Code practices.
- Strong experience with:
- Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions
- Kubernetes (AKS preferred) and Docker
- CI/CD Architecture
- DevSecOps
- Experience with:
- Event-driven architectures
- Kafka / Event Hub
- Service Bus
- CDC and Data Synchronization
- Strong understanding of distributed systems, scalability, resiliency, and cloud-native design patterns.
- Experience working with DB2, PostgreSQL, and enterprise data integration patterns.
- Demonstrated experience leveraging AI/GenAI technologies in software engineering, architecture, or modernization initiatives.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
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 [email protected], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.
About Our Bangalore Office
The Northern Trust Bangalore office, established in 2005, is home to over 5,600 employees. In this stunning office space, we offer fantastic amenities which include our Arrival Hub - Jungle, the GameZone, and the Employee Experience Zone that appeal to both clients and employees. Learn more.
Skills Required
- 14+ years of experience in Solution Architecture, Application Architecture, or Enterprise Architecture
- Expert-level Java 21
- Spring Boot
- Spring Batch
- Spring Cloud
- Experience designing RESTful APIs and microservices architectures
- Deep Azure cloud architecture and platform services experience
- Terraform (Infrastructure as Code) - Mandatory
- Kubernetes / AKS and Docker
- Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions (CI/CD)
- DevSecOps, CI/CD architecture and deployment automation
- Experience migrating mainframe/DB2 and monolithic applications to Azure/microservices
- Experience with event-driven architectures, Kafka, Azure Event Hub, or Service Bus
- CDC (Change Data Capture) and enterprise data integration patterns
- Experience with DB2 and PostgreSQL
- Experience designing batch, real-time, and event-driven processing solutions
- Demonstrated experience leveraging AI/GenAI in software engineering or modernization initiatives
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills
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 — A 401(k) with company match alongside an employer‑funded defined‑benefit pension is highlighted in employer‑verified materials and filings, setting the retirement package apart from many private employers.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is portrayed as solid overall, and two paid volunteer days per year are clearly documented across corporate materials.
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Parental & Family Support — Company sources and postings reference paid parental and caregiver leave and recent enhancements to parental benefits, indicating meaningful family support within the package.
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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