Senior Lead Software Full Stack Engineer

Northern Trust; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust in Bengaluru seeks a Senior Architecture leader to design end-to-end solutions across applications, data, security, and infrastructure, leveraging Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and cloud platforms.

You will mentor engineers, guide modernization and cloud migration, and ensure scalability, resilience, and security while collaborating with product managers and governance bodies.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices architecture
• Full-stack development exposure (backend + UI technologies)
• Strong cloud experience (Azure / AWS / GCP)
• Experience with containers and Kubernetes
• DevOps/CI-CD concepts and tooling
• Knowledge of AI/ML or GenAI patterns

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end solution architectures across applications, integration, data, security, and infrastructure
• Evaluate trade-offs aligned with business priorities, risk, and long-term sustainability
• Architect Java/Spring Boot microservices and cloud-native platforms
• Guide modernization: legacy transformation, cloud migration, and platform re-architecture
• Define cloud architectures on Azure/AWS, including containers and Kubernetes
• Incorporate AI/GenAI capabilities into enterprise solutions
• Ensure non-functional requirements: scalability, performance, resilience, security, compliance
• Produce and own architecture deliverables: HLDs, LLDs, diagrams, reviews
• Collaborate with product managers, engineering teams, and governance bodies
• Mentor senior engineers and influence best practices

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end solution architectures covering application, integration, data, security, and infrastructure layers.
• Evaluate trade-offs and drive decisions aligned with business priorities, risk, and long-term sustainability.
• Architect Java / Spring Boot–based microservices and cloud-native platforms.
• Provide architectural guidance for full‑stack applications , including backend services, APIs, and modern front‑end frameworks.
• Guide modernization initiatives, including legacy transformation, cloud migration, and platform re-architecture .
• Define cloud architectures on Azure / AWS (Azure preferred), including containers, Kubernetes, and managed services.
• Incorporate AI / GenAI capabilities (e.g., intelligent automation) into enterprise solutions where applicable.
• Ensure solutions meet non-functional requirements : scalability, performance, resilience, security, and compliance.
• Produce and own architecture deliverables: HLDs, LLDs, solution diagrams, and design reviews .
• Collaborate with product managers, engineering teams, and enterprise architecture/governance bodies.
• Mentor senior engineers and influence best practices across teams.

Required Skills & Experience

Java , Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices architecture. Full‑stack development exposure (backend + UI technologies). Strong experience with cloud platforms (Azure / AWS / GCP). Event‑driven architectures (Kafka, messaging). Containers & orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes . DevOps & CI/CD concepts and tooling. Working knowledge of AI / ML or Generative AI solution patterns. Excellent system design, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to Have

Experience in banking, financial services, or regulated environments . Architecture or cloud certifications.

Working with Us

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

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 [e-mail] , or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.

About Our Bangalore Office

The Northern Trust Bangalore office, established in 2005, is home to over 5,600 employees. In this stunning office space, we offer fantastic amenities which include our Arrival Hub - Jungle, the GameZone, and the Employee Experience Zone that appeal to both clients and employees. Learn more.

Experience Level

Experience Level Senior Level