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.
Your Role
We are seeking a motivated and versatile Software Engineer to join our growing Enterprise Architecture engineering team. This individual will work closely with architects, engineers, and business partners to support existing applications while helping design and develop new solutions that advance our technology capabilities and strategic objectives.
In this role, you will contribute to the development, enhancement, and support of a diverse portfolio of solutions spanning cloud technologies, application development, workflow automation, AI-enabled capabilities, and enterprise platforms. You will collaborate with team members to analyze business requirements, solve technical challenges, and deliver scalable, reliable, and maintainable solutions.
Success in this role requires strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, along with the flexibility to adapt as priorities and technologies evolve. You will have opportunities to work with modern technologies including Azure, Python, AI agents, workflow orchestration platforms, and other emerging technologies, gaining hands-on experience while helping shape the future of Enterprise Architecture solutions.
Requirement/Responsibilities- Develop, enhance, and support applications, integrations, and automation solutions used by Enterprise Architecture and technology teams
- Partner with architects, engineers, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into practical technical solutions
- Contribute to the design, development, testing, and deployment of software solutions across a variety of platforms and technologies
- Assist in building cloud-based applications and services utilizing Azure and related technologies
- Develop and maintain APIs, integrations, and workflow orchestration solutions
- Support the development of AI-enabled capabilities, including agent-based solutions, copilots, and intelligent automation
- Troubleshoot application, integration, and data-related issues and implement sustainable resolutions
- Participate in code reviews, testing activities, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure solution quality and maintainability
- Create and maintain technical documentation, process documentation, and support materials
- Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend opportunities to improve existing solutions and development practices
Cloud & Application Development
- Experience developing applications and services using cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure
- Familiarity with modern software development practices, including REST APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures
- Experience with scripting or programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, C#, or Java
- Understanding of application lifecycle management, source control, and CI/CD practices
AI & Emerging Technologies
- Interest in and exposure to AI-enabled solutions, including copilots, intelligent automation, and agent-based applications
- Familiarity with AI development platforms and services such as Azure AI, Azure OpenAI, Copilot Studio, LangChain Semantic Kernel or similar technologies / frameworks
- Ability to evaluate and apply emerging technologies to solve business problems
Automation & Integration
- Experience developing integrations between applications, platforms, and services
- Familiarity with workflow orchestration and automation tools such as Power Automate, Logic Apps, Azure Functions, or similar platforms
- Understanding of common integration patterns, REST APIs, messaging, and data exchange mechanisms
Data & Analytics
- Understanding of data management, data modeling, data integration, and data governance principles
- Experience working with structured and unstructured data to support application development and business solutions
- Familiarity with data quality and reporting concepts
Enterprise Technology
- Exposure to enterprise applications, architecture concepts, and technology governance practices
- Understanding of application design patterns and software engineering best practices
- Ability to balance technical solutions with business needs in a large-scale enterprise environment
Professional Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to learn new technologies quickly and adapt to changing priorities
- Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning and innovation
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- 2-5 years of experience in software development, application engineering, solution delivery, or a related technology role.
- Experience developing applications using languages such as Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, C#, or similar technologies.
- Familiarity with cloud computing platforms and services, preferably Microsoft Azure.
- Experience working with APIs, integrations, web services, and modern application architectures.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with business stakeholders, architects, and technology teams.
- Experience with source control, software development lifecycle practices, and DevOps concepts such as Git, CI/CD, and automated testing.
- Exposure to data management, data integration, data modeling, or data analytics concepts.
- Interest in emerging technologies such as AI agents, intelligent automation, workflow orchestration, and cloud-native application development.
- Experience working in financial services or other highly regulated industries is preferred
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
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, a related discipline, or equivalent education and work experience
- 2-5 years of experience in software development, application engineering, solution delivery, or a related technology role
- Experience developing applications using Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, C#, or similar technologies
- Familiarity with cloud computing platforms and services, preferably Microsoft Azure
- Experience working with APIs, integrations, web services, and modern application architectures
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, including translating business requirements into technical solutions
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with business stakeholders, architects, and technology teams
- Experience with source control, software development lifecycle practices, Git, CI/CD, and automated testing
- Exposure to data management, data integration, data modeling, or data analytics concepts
- Interest in AI agents, intelligent automation, workflow orchestration, and cloud-native application development
- Experience working in financial services or another highly regulated industry
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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