About Northern Trust:
Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.
Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.
Role Summary:
We are looking for a Highly skilled Senior Cloud DBA to join our Engineering team, responsible for designing, building, modernizing, and operating Oracle nd PostgreSQL database platforms on Microsoft Azure.
This role goes beyond traditional DBA support and focuses on engineering‑led database platforms, cloud migration, automation, resilience, and continuous improvement. The Senior Cloud DBA will act as a technical authority, mentor junior DBAs, and partner closely with application, cloud foundation team, and Infrastructure Control Governance board.
Preferred Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelorʼs degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
10+ years of experience in Cloud engineering, Database Administration in Oracle and PostgreSQL with 15+ years of total work experience in Technology Infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities and Required Skills
Cloud Database Engineering & Architecture
Design and engineer Oracle and PostgreSQL database platforms on Azure
Define reference architectures for:
Oracle on Azure IaaS (VM‑based)
Azure Database for PostgreSQL (Flexible / Single Server)
Build scalable, secure, and highly available database solutions aligned to cloud best practices
Participate in architecture reviews and engineering design discussions
Experience with backup/recovery design, DR implementation, monitoring implementation, performance tuning and optimization.
Experience with on-Prem database migration to cloud, storage management, provisioning and optimization.
Database Administration & Reliability
Own end‑to‑end lifecycle of Oracle (19c/23ai) and PostgreSQL databases
Perform upgrades, patching, configuration, and platform hardening
Engineer and validate HA/DR strategies (backup, restore, replication, failover)
Drive performance tuning and capacity planning for cloud workloads
Ensure production stability, availability, and reliability (SRE mindset)
Cloud Migration & Modernization
Lead and execute on‑prem to Azure database migrations
Support modernization initiatives:
Oracle/Postgres consolidation
IaaS to PaaS transitions
Cost and performance optimization
Use and optimize tools such as:
Azure Database Migration Service (DMS)
Oracle Data Pump
pg_dump / pg_restore
Own post‑migration validation and optimization
Automation & Engineering Excellence
Automate DBA activities using Python and Infrastructure‑as‑Code modules (Terraform,
CloudFormation, Bicep, or Pulumi).
Build reusable scripts and frameworks for:
Backup validation
Health checks
Provisioning and monitoring
Integrate database operations into CI/CD pipelines
Develop and maintain engineering‑grade runbooks and SOPs
Security, Risk & Compliance
Engineer database security controls:
Encryption at rest and in transit
RBAC and least‑privilege access
Secrets management using Azure Key Vault
Support audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews
Ensure alignment with enterprise security and regulatory standards
Incident, Change & Stakeholder Leadership
Act as technical escalation point for complex production issues
Lead root cause analysis and preventive engineering improvements
Drive changes through ITSM (ServiceNow or equivalent)
Partner with database operations and projects team, application engineering, cloud platform, and security teams
Mentor junior DBAs and promote engineering best practices
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).
Experience leveraging AI/ML and cloud‑native analytics capabilities on Azure to enhance database operations, automation, and observability.
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.
Work Conditions & Availability
Business-hours role with rotating on-call, US Shifts and scheduled change windows (nights/weekends).
Participation in BCP/DR exercises, audit cycles, and cross-region platform support is expected.
Why This Role Matters
Youʼre not just keeping the lights on—youʼre building the runway for modernization.
Your work underpins secure financial operations, strengthens compliance, and advances database practices on the cloud toward a modern, observable, and automatable infrastructure.
Working with Us:
As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.
Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.
We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater
Reasonable accommodation
Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [email protected].
We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.
Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.
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
- 10+ years Cloud engineering and Database Administration in Oracle and PostgreSQL with 15+ years total technology infrastructure experience
- Design and engineer Oracle and PostgreSQL database platforms on Azure, including Oracle on Azure IaaS and Azure Database for PostgreSQL (Flexible/Single Server)
- Experience with backup/recovery design, DR implementation, monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity planning
- Hands-on experience with on-prem to cloud database migrations and post-migration validation/optimization
- Ownership of end-to-end lifecycle for Oracle (19c/23ai) and PostgreSQL databases including upgrades, patching, configuration, and hardening
- Automate DBA activities using Python and Infrastructure-as-Code modules (Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep, or Pulumi)
- Proficiency in scripting languages: Python, Bash, PowerShell
- Experience with tools: Azure Database Migration Service, Oracle Data Pump, pg_dump/pg_restore
- Deep expertise in at least one major cloud provider (Azure and/or AWS)
- Strong knowledge of networking concepts: VPC, DNS, firewalls, load balancing, hybrid connectivity
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps)
- Familiarity with cloud security principles, encryption, RBAC, secrets management (Azure Key Vault), and compliance
- Ability to act as technical escalation, lead RCA, drive changes via ITSM (ServiceNow) and mentor junior DBAs
- Availability for rotating on-call, US shifts, scheduled change windows (nights/weekends) and participation in BCP/DR exercises
- Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)
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 — Retirement offerings are positioned as a standout, with a 401(k) plus an additional employer-funded pension described as a differentiator. This combination is repeatedly framed as a meaningful offset within total rewards, especially for long-term financial security.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are depicted as generous, spanning paid time off, holidays, and dedicated paid volunteer time. The breadth of leave options is highlighted as a consistent strength that supports work-life balance.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is characterized as comprehensive, typically including medical, dental, vision, and mental-health support through an assistance program. The offering is portrayed as robust and family-supportive, with multiple plan options in some descriptions.
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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