Sr Lead Software Engineering (.NET)

ntrs; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer to provide technical leadership for cloud-native applications and platforms. The role collaborates with stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions using C#, .NET Core/.NET, and REST APIs.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in microservices, Kafka, Azure and/or AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD practices, plus strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information technology, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of software engineering experience developing and supporting enterprise-scale applications and platforms.
• Strong expertise in C# and .NET Core/.NET, ASP.NET Core, and REST APIs.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.
• Serve as principal designer for major systems, establishing standards and roadmaps.
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Design, develop, and support enterprise applications using C#, .NET Core/.NET, REST APIs.
• Architect and implement microservices-based and event-driven solutions using Kafka.

Skills

C#

.NET Core / .NET

ASP.NET Core

Entity Framework Core

SQL Server

REST APIs

Microservices

Kafka

Azure

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

GitHub

GitHub Copilot

CI/CD

SDLC

Agile

DevOps

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related discipline

Tools

Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

GitHub Copilot

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.

Global Engineering is seeking a Sr Lead Software Engineering (.NET) to provide technical leadership for the design, development, and delivery of modern cloud-native applications and platforms. This role serves as a senior technical leader and principal designer, partnering closely with business stakeholders, product managers, architects, and engineering teams to deliver scalable, resilient, secure, and high-performing solutions.

The ideal candidate combines deep hands‑on expertise in software engineering, cloud technologies, microservices architecture, and AI-assisted software development with strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills. This individual will influence technical direction across multiple teams, mentor engineers, and drive engineering best practices while contributing to strategic business initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Solve complex technical and business problems by applying innovative engineering solutions and sound technical judgment.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineering teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and engineering excellence.
• Serve as the principal designer for major systems and applications, establishing architectural standards, technical roadmaps, and implementation strategies.
• Partner with business stakeholders, product teams, and architects to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Design, develop, and support enterprise applications using C#, .NET Core/.NET, ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework Core, SQL Server, and RESTful APIs.
• Architect and implement microservices-based and event-driven solutions utilizing Kafka and related messaging technologies.
• Design and deploy cloud-native solutions leveraging Azure and/or AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code practices.
• Drive the adoption of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, DevOps practices, and secure software development standards.
• Lead technical planning, solution design, implementation activities, and status reporting for strategic initiatives.
• Act as a technical resource for engineers and teams with less experience, providing coaching, design reviews, and architectural guidance.
• Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies, tools, and architectural patterns to improve business outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Champion the adoption of AI‑powered engineering tools including GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, and other AI‑assisted development platforms.
• Ensure adherence to enterprise architecture standards, audit requirements, security controls, and change management processes.
• Collaborate with vendors, consultants, and technology partners to support project and platform objectives.
• Influence technical direction and build consensus across engineering teams, business stakeholders, and leadership.

Required Qualifications

• For internal applications - 12 months as a Lead (currently P3)
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of software engineering experience developing and supporting enterprise‑scale applications and platforms.
• Strong expertise in: C#
• .NET Core / .NET
• ASP.NET Core
• Entity Framework Core
• SQL Server
• REST APIs
• Microservices Architecture
• Experience with: Kafka or equivalent messaging platforms
• Azure and/or AWS
• Docker and Kubernetes
• Git, GitHub, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or related CI/CD platforms
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, design patterns, and distributed systems architecture.
• Hands on experience leveraging GitHub Copilot and other AI‑assisted software engineering tools to increase developer productivity and engineering effectiveness.
• Proven ability to lead technical workstreams and influence technical decisions across multiple teams.
• Excellent communication, analytical, problem‑solving, and stakeholder management skills.

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 compan