Principal – Centralized "Azure Kubernetes Service" - Aks
Full-TimePosted on 10/26/2026Deadline 11/20/26
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's
Pune, Maharashtra, India
In Person
DevOps & InfrastructurePlatform Engineering
About the job
Requirements
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.
Deep hands-on experience in Centralized AKS platform design and operations.
Experience managing shared / multi-tenant AKS clusters.
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
Desired Qualifications
Experience with multi-cloud environments (AWS/EKS)
Exposure to service mesh
Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) / CKAD
Exposure to FinOps and cost optimization practices
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.
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.
Drive automation using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Bicep).
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.
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 [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.
Northern Trust third quarter net income rises 40 per cent, wealth fees rise.
Editorial Staff 22 October 2026
The Chicago-based bank's wealth management fees rose 9 per cent to $611.5 million, led by a 16 per cent rise in Global Family Office fees, as AuM reached $1.963 trillion.
Northern Trust has reported third-quarter 2026 net income of $642.9 million, up 40 per cent from $457.6 million a year earlier. Diluted earnings per share were $3.40, against $2.29 in the prior-year quarter.
Total revenues, which include trust, investment and other servicing fees and net interest income, rose 13 per cent year-on-year to $2.302 billion. Profit was down from the second quarter, when net income was $792.2 million and diluted earnings per share were $4.23, it said in a statement yesterday.
Wealth management trust, investment and other servicing fees rose 9 per cent to $611.5 million. Global Family Office fees grew 16 per cent to $117.2 million, while private wealth fees rose 8 per cent to $494.3 million.
The quarter included $48.7 million of pre-tax gains, or $36.8 million after tax, recognised in other operating income. Of that, $34 million came from the sale of the guardianship services business. The remaining $14.7 million related to Northern Trust's participation in Visa's second exchange offer.
AuM rose 11 per cent from the end of September 2025 to $1.963 trillion. Assets under custody rose 9 per cent to $15.8 trillion.
The bank's Common Equity Tier 1 ratio was 12.4 per cent on a standardised basis, unchanged from a year earlier. Shares in the bank have risen about 19.5 per cent since the start of the year.
Northern Trust's custody rivals reported last week. At BNY, net income applicable to common shareholders rose 20 per cent year-on-year to $1.608 billion, with total fee revenue up 12 per cent. BNY's assets under custody and administration rose 10 per cent to $63.4 trillion, while AuM grew 2 per cent to $2.2 trillion. Its CET1 ratio fell to 10.9 per cent from 11.7 per cent a year earlier.
Northern Trust expects 500 basis points or more of operating leverage for full-year 2026, after posting 600 basis points of positive operating leverage in the third quarter. Management said the gains are sustainable and stem from a multi-year reorganisation around a capability-based operating model.
Chief financial officer Dave Fox will retire after the first quarter of 2027. The company announced a new $3.5 billion share repurchase authorisation.
Results included a $34 million pre-tax gain from selling its guardianship services business and a $14.7 million gain from the second Visa exchange offer. It also built a $5 million reserve after a commercial real estate charge-off.
In the first quarter of 2027, Northern Trust plans to convert six Northern Funds, holding about $33 billion in assets, into ETFs.
Northern Trust Q3 net income rises 40 per cent, wealth fees climb.
Editorial Staff October 21, 2026
The Chicago-based bank's wealth management fees rose 9 per cent to $611.5 million, led by a 16 per cent rise in Global Family Office fees, as AuM reached $1.963 trillion.
Northern Trust has reported third-quarter 2026 net income of $642.9 million, up 40 per cent from $457.6 million a year earlier. Diluted earnings per share were $3.40, against $2.29 in the prior-year quarter.
Total revenues, which include trust, investment and other servicing fees and net interest income, rose 13 per cent year-on-year to $2.302 billion. Profit was down from the second quarter, when net income was $792.2 million and diluted earnings per share were $4.23, it said in a statement today.
Wealth management trust, investment and other servicing fees rose 9 per cent to $611.5 million. Global Family Office fees grew 16 per cent to $117.2 million, while private wealth fees rose 8 per cent to $494.3 million.
The quarter included $48.7 million of pre-tax gains, or $36.8 million after tax, recognized in other operating income. Of that, $34 million came from the sale of the guardianship services business. The remaining $14.7 million related to Northern Trust's participation in Visa's second exchange offer.
AuM rose 11 per cent from the end of September 2025 to $1.963 trillion. Assets under custody rose 9 per cent to $15.8 trillion.
The bank's Common Equity Tier 1 ratio was 12.4 per cent on a standardized basis, unchanged from a year earlier. Northern Trust shares have risen about 19.5 per cent since the start of 2026.
Northern Trust's custody rivals reported last week. At BNY, net income applicable to common shareholders rose 20 per cent year-on-year to $1.608 billion, with total fee revenue up 12 per cent. BNY's assets under custody and administration rose 10 per cent to $63.4 trillion, while AuM grew 2 per cent to $2.2 trillion. Its CET1 ratio fell to 10.9 per cent from 11.7 per cent a year earlier.
UBS transfers former CS fund administration businesses to Northern Trust.
The major bank UBS is transferring Credit Suisse's former fund administration businesses in Switzerland and Luxembourg to Northern Trust. It is thereby expanding its collaboration with the US financial services provider.
06.10.2026 03:05
The Swiss and Luxembourg UBS Management Companies would also expand their existing fund administration agreement with Northern Trust to investment funds for which UBS currently still provides this service, UBS announced on Thursday. UBS itself would withdraw from the fund administration business.
The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2027. According to the information, the migration of fund administration services to Northern Trust is to be implemented over a period of two years.
UBS had already sold its Swiss and Luxembourg fund administration business for traditional investments to Northern Trust in 2017 and at the same time entered into a long-term service agreement. The CS fund administration business was integrated into UBS in the course of the CS takeover in 2023.
Simplification of the Luxembourg company.
At the same time, UBS wants to simplify the operating model of its Luxembourg Management Company, the statement continues. It wants to focus there primarily on the servicing of in-house funds.
Universal Investment has been selected as the preferred external fund company. UBS thereby wants to ensure a long-term solution for its white-labelling clients in Luxembourg.
Northern Trust Wealth Management continues Northeast Region expansion with two Senior appointments.
Published on 10/05/2026 at 08:06 am EDT
Business Wire
Northern Trust Wealth Management has appointed Beth Emswiler and Andrew Borner as Senior Managing Directors in the Northeast Region. Emswiler is based in New York, while Borner is based in Greenwich, Connecticut, strengthening the firm's investment capabilities and client leadership in both markets.
The appointments build on Northern Trust's recent hiring momentum, following the expansion of its Family Office Solutions team in New York and the addition of Senior Relationship Managers Gloria Fieldcamp and James Le Rose.
"Clients expect us to understand both the complexity of substantial wealth and the personal goals it supports," Northeast Region President Katie Nixon said. "Beth brings considerable investment experience, while Andrew has spent his career earning the trust of families. Together, they will help us bring the full breadth of Northern Trust to more clients."
Emswiler joins Northern Trust from Citi Private Bank, where she served as head of investments for Metro New York and led investment solutions for ultra-high-net-worth clients and family offices. Her more than three-decade career includes leadership roles across private banking, equities, sales and trading, capital markets and investment advisory.
Borner brings more than 30 years of experience and most recently served as BNY's market president for Connecticut and Long Island. He was responsible for new business development and worked directly with individuals, families, trusts and foundations to develop and implement comprehensive investment and wealth plans.
Northern Trust Wealth Management is a premier private bank serving affluent individuals and families, family offices, foundations and endowments, and privately held businesses. Northern Trust Wealth Management, which combines deep expertise with innovative technology and service excellence, had US$534 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2026. The Northern Trust Company is an Equal Housing Lender. Member FDIC.
About Northern Trust
Northern Trust Corporation (Nasdaq: NTRS) is a leading provider of wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services to corporations, institutions, affluent families and individuals. Founded in Chicago in 1889, Northern Trust has a global presence with offices in 24 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., and across 22 locations in Canada, Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. As of June 30, 2026, Northern Trust had assets under custody/administration of US$20.0 trillion, and assets under management of US$2.0 trillion. For more than 135 years, Northern Trust has earned distinction as an industry leader for exceptional service, financial expertise, integrity and innovation.
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