Sr Principal, DevOps & DevSecOps Engineering at Northern… · Pune

Sr Principal, DevOps & DevSecOps Engineering

Location: Pune, India

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.

Role Overview

We are seeking a seasoned technology leader with 18+ years of deep technical and architectural experience in DevOps and DevSecOps practices. This distinguished engineer will drive engineering excellence, product adoption, and innovation across a large-scale financial organization. The role demands hands-on expertise, strategic leadership, and the ability to influence global technology teams while ensuring operational resilience and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering Leadership: Lead the design, development, and adoption of enterprise-grade DevOps/DevSecOps solutions across global financial platforms.
• Architecture & Innovation: Architect scalable CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks leveraging GitHub, Azure DevOps, Sonatype, and Broadcom CA Release Automation.
• Product Ownership: Act as global service owner for DevOps/DevSecOps platforms, ensuring reliability, security, and compliance.
• Hands-on Execution: Provide technical direction and hands-on engineering in pipeline automation, release orchestration, and secure software delivery.
• Governance & Compliance: Embed security and compliance controls into DevOps workflows, aligning with financial industry standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Collaboration & Influence: Partner with product engineering teams, risk governance, and infrastructure leaders to drive adoption of modern DevOps practices.
• Continuous Improvement: Champion innovative approaches to accelerate delivery, improve resilience, and reduce operational risk.

Required Skills & Experience

• 15+ years of progressive experience in DevOps, DevSecOps, and infrastructure engineering.
• Distinguished engineer with proven hands-on expertise in:
  • GitHub Enterprise
  • Azure DevOps
  • CI/CD pipeline design and automation
  • Sonatype Nexus / Lifecycle
  • Broadcom CA Release Automation
• Strong architectural background in enterprise-scale automation and secure delivery pipelines.
• Experience leading global service ownership and driving adoption across large financial organizations.
• Deep problem-solving ability with a leadership edge—capable of influencing senior stakeholders and guiding engineering teams.
• Knowledge of Liquibase for database change management (preferred).
• Proven track record of delivering resilient, compliant, and scalable solutions in regulated industries.

Preferred Background

• Experience in financial services or global banking organizations.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO, NIST, DORA, PRA).
• Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on execution.

Leadership Attributes

• Visionary mindset with the ability to drive transformation at scale.
• Collaborative leader who fosters innovation and continuous learning.
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence across global teams and executive stakeholders.
• Recognized as a problem solver and trusted advisor in technology modernization.

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.