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.
Sr. Lead - Cloud Foundations Engineer
We are seeking a Sr. Lead - Cloud Foundations Engineer to design, build, and maintain the core cloud infrastructure and shared services that enable our development and business teams to operate securely, reliably, and efficiently in the cloud. This role focuses on establishing the landing zones, automation, governance, and operational guardrails that form the foundation for all cloud workloads.
As a Cloud Foundations Engineer, you will work across multiple teams to ensure that our cloud environments follow best practices for security, scalability, automation, and cost optimization, while enabling self-service adoption by application teams.
Key ResponsibilitiesCloud Platform Engineering
Design, implement, and maintain enterprise landing zones and shared cloud services.
Manage account/subscription structures across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.
Build and enforce secure-by-default infrastructure patterns.
Infrastructure as Code & Automation
Develop and maintain reusable IaC modules (Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep, or Pulumi).
Build CI/CD pipelines to automate infrastructure deployment and updates.
Enable self-service provisioning capabilities for development teams.
Security, Governance & Compliance
Implement identity and access management (IAM) best practices.
Configure and maintain guardrails such as policies, SCPs, and monitoring controls.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal security standards.
Networking & Connectivity
Design and support VPC/VNet architectures, routing, firewalls, VPNs, and interconnects.
Establish hybrid connectivity solutions with on-premises environments.
Observability & Cost Optimization
Deploy monitoring, logging, and auditing tools across the environment.
Build dashboards to track cloud performance, security posture, and costs.
Recommend and implement cost-saving measures.
Collaboration & Enablement
Partner with application, DevOps, and security teams to ensure smooth cloud adoption.
Provide documentation, best practices, and training to engineering teams.
Participate in incident response and troubleshooting when foundational services are impacted.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
12+ years of total work experience in Technology Infrastructure.
8+ years of experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure, or platform operations.
Technical Skills
Deep expertise in at least one major cloud provider (Azure and AWS).
Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) — Terraform preferred.
Hands-on knowledge of networking concepts (VPC, DNS, firewalls, load balancing, hybrid connectivity).
Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, etc.).
Familiarity with cloud security principles and compliance frameworks.
Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
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 operating cloud platforms in regulated enterprise environments.
Experience with multi-cloud environments.
Familiarity with Kubernetes and container orchestration (EKS, AKS, GKE).
Knowledge of service mesh, API Gateways, or Serverless Platforms.
Background in FinOps (cloud cost optimization practices).
Cloud certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, GCP Professional Cloud Architect).
Stable, secure, and scalable cloud foundation adopted across teams.
Improved developer productivity through reusable frameworks and standards.
Strong technical mentorship and uplift of data engineering capabilities.
Reduced onboarding time and operational friction for application teams.
Improved security posture and audit outcomes.
Recognized as a trusted technical authority within the Cloud Foundation domain.
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, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 12+ years of total work experience in Technology Infrastructure.
- 8+ years of experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure, or platform operations.
- Deep expertise in at least one major cloud provider (Azure or AWS).
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and development of reusable IaC modules.
- Terraform experience (preferred).
- Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, etc.).
- Hands-on knowledge of networking concepts (VPC, VNet, routing, DNS, firewalls, load balancing, hybrid connectivity, VPN).
- Familiarity with cloud security principles, IAM best practices, policies, SCPs, and compliance frameworks.
- Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
- Ability to design, implement, and maintain enterprise landing zones and shared cloud services.
- Experience deploying monitoring, logging, and auditing tools and building dashboards for performance, security, and cost.
- Experience operating cloud platforms in regulated enterprise environments.
- Experience with multi-cloud environments.
- Familiarity with Kubernetes and container orchestration (EKS, AKS, GKE).
- Knowledge of service mesh, API Gateways, or Serverless platforms.
- Background in FinOps (cloud cost optimization practices).
- Cloud certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, GCP Professional Cloud Architect).
- Strong communication, mentorship, and ability to lead technically without direct authority.
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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