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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.
Location: Pune Experience: 15+ Years (10+ in Cloud/Platform Engineering with Azure Kubernetes)
Role Summary
The Principal – Centralized AKS Engineer will lead the architecture, engineering, and governance of enterprise-grade AKS platforms within the Cloud Foundation framework. This role is responsible for building and operating a secure, centralized, multi-tenant AKS platform, enabling standardization, governance, and developer self-service at scale while balancing security and agility.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design, build, and evolution of a Centralized AKS platform aligned to Cloud Foundation strategy.
Drive standardization and reusable platform capabilities across AKS environments.
Architect and manage central AKS clusters (multi-tenant, shared services model) with strong isolation and scalability.
Define and enforce platform governance, security, and compliance standards.
Implement GitOps-driven platform operations using ArgoCD.
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Lead secrets management and encryption strategies (Azure Key Vault, CSI drivers).
Support CI/CD integrations (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Helm, ArgoCD pipelines)
Lead platform reliability engineering, incident management, and performance optimization
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and architectural governance
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
10+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering, Infrastructure, or Platform Operations with 15+ years of total work experience in Technology Infrastructure.
Strong experience in Cloud Foundation / Azure Kubernetes / Platform Engineering models
Technical Skills
Central AKS & Kubernetes Expertise
Deep hands-on experience in Centralized AKS platform design and operations
Experience managing shared / multi-tenant AKS clusters
Strong experience in policy enforcement and compliance frameworks.
Kubernetes security, secrets management, and workload protection.
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Soft Skills
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
Effective cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Proven mentoring and leadership capabilities
Ability to influence outcomes without direct authority
Strong ownership mindset with focus on platform stability and customer experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with multi-cloud environments (AWS/EKS)
Exposure to service mesh
- Certifications:
Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) / CKAD
Exposure to FinOps and cost optimization practices
Leadership Expectations
Act as the technical authority for centralized AKS platforms
Drive adoption of a platform-first, centralized engineering model
Champion Cloud Foundation standardization and governance
Promote GitOps and automation-first culture
Enable enterprise-wide AKS platform adoption and modernization
Success Measures
Successful implementation and adoption of a centralized AKS platform
Increased developer productivity via self-service and GitOps (ArgoCD)
Strong platform stability, scalability, and security posture
High levels of automation and reduced operational overhead
Ability to balance governance requirements with developer productivity
Reduced incidents and improved platform reliability (MTTR, availability)
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 MyHRHelp@ntrs.com, 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.
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