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.
About the Role
We are seeking a Principal - 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 Responsibilities
- Cloud 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
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- 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 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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