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.
We are seeking a Lead - Cloud Foundation Engineer to design, build, automate, and support secure, scalable cloud foundations and shared platform services. The role will contribute hands-on engineering expertise while leading technical delivery across landing zones, infrastructure automation, governance, networking, observability, and operational readiness.
The successful candidate will work closely with application, DevOps, security, network, and operations teams to deliver reusable cloud patterns, improve platform reliability, and enable efficient self-service adoption by engineering teams.Key Responsibilities
- Cloud Platform Engineering
- Design, implement, and maintain enterprise landing zones and shared cloud services.
- Manage account/subscription structures, tagging, and policy structures across Azure and/or AWS.
- Develop secure-by-default and reusable infrastructure patterns for application teams.
- Build and enforce secure-by-default infrastructure patterns.
- Infrastructure as Code & Automation
- Develop, test, and maintain reusable Infrastructure as Code modules, with Terraform preferred; experience with Bicep or CloudFormation is beneficial.
- Build and improve CI/CD pipelines for automated infrastructure deployment, validation, and controlled change.
- Enable self-service provisioning through standard templates, automation, documentation, and guardrails.
- Use Python, PowerShell, or Bash to automate operational tasks and reduce manual effort.
- Security, Governance & Compliance
- Implement identity and access management controls, role-based access, policy enforcement, and least-privilege practices.
- Configure and maintain cloud guardrails, policies, monitoring controls, and security baselines.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal security standards.
- Networking & Connectivity
- Implement and support VPC/VNet architectures, subnets, routing, DNS, private endpoints, firewalls, load balancers, VPNs, and hybrid connectivity.
- Contribute to resilient and scalable connectivity designs for shared and application platforms.
- Establish hybrid connectivity solutions with on-premises environments.
- Observability & Cost Optimization
- Implement monitoring, logging, alerting, and auditing capabilities for cloud foundation services.
- Build dashboards to track cloud performance, security posture, and costs.
- Recommend and implement cost-saving measures.
- Collaboration & Enablement
- Partner with application, DevOps, security, architecture, and operations teams to support cloud adoption.
- Produce clear technical documentation, implementation guides, operational runbooks, and reusable standards.
- Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions and mentor junior engineers through design reviews and hands-on guidance.
- Communicate risks, dependencies, progress, and technical decisions clearly to engineering and management stakeholders.
- Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure, or platform operations with 8+ years of total work experience in Technology Infrastructure.
- Hands-on experience delivering and supporting production cloud environments in an enterprise setting.
- Experience leading technical tasks, small workstreams, or engineering deliverables, including coordination with cross-functional teams.
- Technical Skills
- Strong hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform, preferably Azure or AWS; working knowledge of the other is advantageous.
- Practical experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code design, version control, testing, and deployment practices.
- Solid understanding of cloud networking, including VPC/VNet, DNS, routing, firewalls, load balancing, private connectivity, and hybrid networks.
- Experience with CI/CD platforms such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, CI, or Jenkins.
- Working knowledge of cloud IAM, security controls, policy management, secrets handling, logging, and compliance fundamentals.
- Proficiency in at least one scripting language such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
- Experience with monitoring and logging services in Azure or AWS and familiarity with operational dashboards and alerting.
- Soft Skills
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities, cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Excellent communication, mentorship, and ability to influence cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated ability to lead technically without direct authority.
- Ability to balance governance requirements with developer productivity.
- Experience with both Azure and AWS or with multi-cloud operating models.
- Experience operating cloud platforms in regulated enterprise environments.
- Familiarity with Kubernetes and managed container platforms such as AKS or EKS.
- Knowledge of API gateways, serverless platforms, service mesh, or cloud-native platform services.
- Exposure to FinOps practices and cloud cost governance.
- Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate, or Terraform Associate.
- Reliable delivery and operation of secure, scalable cloud foundation capabilities.
- Increased adoption of reusable Infrastructure as Code modules, automated pipelines, and standard platform patterns.
- Reduced onboarding effort and operational friction for application teams.
- Improved platform observability, security posture, compliance readiness, and incident response.
- Effective technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and uplift of engineering capability within the team.
- Consistent delivery of assigned workstreams with clear ownership, quality, and stakeholder communication.
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 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
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure, or platform operations
- 8+ years of total work experience in technology infrastructure
- Production cloud environment experience in an enterprise setting
- Experience leading technical tasks, small workstreams, or engineering deliverables
- Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform, preferably Azure or AWS
- Practical experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code design, version control, testing, and deployment
- Understanding of cloud networking, including VPC/VNet, DNS, routing, firewalls, load balancing, private connectivity, and hybrid networks
- Experience with CI/CD platforms such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins
- Knowledge of cloud IAM, security controls, policy management, secrets handling, logging, and compliance fundamentals
- Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, or Bash
- Experience with monitoring and logging services in Azure or AWS
- Experience with both Azure and AWS or multi-cloud operating models
- Experience operating cloud platforms in regulated enterprise environments
- Familiarity with Kubernetes and managed container platforms such as AKS or EKS
- Knowledge of API gateways, serverless platforms, service mesh, or cloud-native platform services
- Exposure to FinOps practices and cloud cost governance
- Relevant Azure, AWS, or Terraform certifications
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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