Sr. lead, Infra Cloud Database Engineer | Pune, IN

Northern Trust; Pune District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust in Pune is seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud DBA to design, build, modernize, and operate Oracle and PostgreSQL databases on Microsoft Azure. You will mentor junior DBAs, lead on‑prem to cloud migrations, and drive automation across CI/CD pipelines with IaC tools like Terraform.

We value deep expertise in cloud platforms, database reliability, and secure, scalable database architectures that support global financial operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years in cloud engineering and database administration (Oracle and PostgreSQL) with 15+ years in technology infrastructure.
• Strong design, migration, automation, and performance tuning capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer Oracle and PostgreSQL databases on Azure.
• Lead on-prem to Azure migrations and modernization initiatives.
• Automate DBA activities using Python and IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.).
• Own HA/DR, performance tuning, capacity planning, and runbooks.

Skills

Azure Cloud

Oracle

PostgreSQL

Terraform

CI/CD

SRE practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Terraform

Azure

Oracle

PostgreSQL

CI/CD tools

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.

Role Summary

We are looking for a Highly skilled Senior Cloud DBA to join our Engineering team, responsible for designing, building, modernizing, and operating Oracle nd PostgreSQL database platforms on Microsoft Azure.

This role goes beyond traditional DBA support and focuses on engineering‑led database platforms, cloud migration, automation, resilience, and continuous improvement. The Senior Cloud DBA will act as a technical authority, mentor junior DBAs, and partner closely with application, cloud foundation team, and Infrastructure Control Governance board.

Preferred Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelorʼs degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

10+ years of experience in Cloud engineering, Database Administration in Oracle and PostgreSQL with 15+ years of total work experience in Technology Infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities and Required Skills

Cloud Database Engineering & Architecture

Design and engineer Oracle and PostgreSQL database platforms on Azure

• Define reference architectures for:
• Oracle on Azure IaaS (VM-based)
• Azure Database for PostgreSQL (Flexible / Single Server)
• Build scalable, secure, and highly available database solutions aligned to cloud best practices
• Participate in architecture reviews and engineering design discussions
• Experience with backup/recovery design, DR implementation, monitoring implementation, performance tuning and optimization.
• Experience with on-Prem database migration to cloud, storage management, provisioning and optimization.

Database Administration & Reliability

• Own end-to-end lifecycle of Oracle (19c/23ai) and PostgreSQL databases
• Perform upgrades, patching, configuration, and platform hardening
• Engineer and validate HA/DR strategies (backup, restore, replication, failover)
• Drive performance tuning and capacity planning for cloud workloads
• Ensure production stability, availability, and reliability (SRE mindset)

Cloud Migration & Modernization

• Lead and execute on-prem to Azure database migrations
• Support modernization initiatives:
• Oracle/Postgres consolidation
• IaaS to PaaS transitions
• Cost and performance optimization
• Use and optimize tools such as:
• Azure Database Migration Service (DMS)
• Oracle Data Pump
• pg_dump / pg_restore
• Own post-migration validation and optimization

Automation & Engineering Excellence

• Automate DBA activities using Python and Infrastructure-as-Code modules (Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep, or Pulumi).
• Build reusable scripts and frameworks for:
• Backup validation
• Health checks
• Provisioning and monitoring
• Integrate database operations into CI/CD pipelines
• Develop and maintain engineering-grade runbooks and SOPs

Security, Risk & Compliance

• Engineer database security controls:
• Encryption at rest and in transit
• RBAC and least-privilege access
• Secrets management using Azure Key Vault
• Support audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews
• Ensure alignment with enterprise security and regulatory standards

Incident, Change & Stakeholder Leadership

• Act as technical escalation point for complex production issues
• Lead root cause analysis and preventive engineering improvements
• Drive changes through ITSM (ServiceNow or equivalent)
• Partner with database operations and projects team, application engineering, cloud platform, and security teams
• Mentor junior DBAs and promote engineering best practices

Technical Skills

• Deep expertise in at least one major cloud provider (Azure and AWS).
• Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) - Terraform preferred.
• Hands-on knowledge of networking concepts (VPC, DNS, firewalls, load balancing, hybrid connectivity).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, etc.).
• Familiarity with cloud security principles and compliance frameworks.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Experience leveraging AI/ML and cloud-native analytics capabilities on Azure to enhance database operations, automation, and observability.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities, cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication, mentorship, and ability to influence cross‑functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technically without direct authority.
• Ability to balance governance requirements with developer productivity.

Work Conditions & Availability

Business‑hours role with rotating on‑call, US Shifts and scheduled change windows (nights/weekends).

Participation in BCP/DR exercises, audit cycles, and cross‑region platform support is expected.

Why This Role Matters

Youʼre not just keeping the lights on‑youʼre building the runway for modernization.

Your work underpins secure financial operations, strengthens compliance, and advances database practices on the cloud toward a modern, observable, and automatable infrastructure.

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 [e-mail] , 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.