Technical Manager, Data Products & Analytics Delivery

Northern Trust; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust in Pune, India, seeks a senior Cloud Data Manager to design, develop, and scale enterprise-grade cloud data pipelines and analytics platforms. You will lead data engineering initiatives using Snowflake, Azure Data Factory, and Databricks, while driving governance, security, and CI/CD practices.

You will mentor a team, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure robust data solutions that power critical business decisions across the firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field.
• 18+ years of experience in data engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Hands-on expertise in Snowflake, Azure cloud services, including Data Factory, Synapse, and Databricks.
• Proven experience with Snowflake for data warehousing and performance optimization.
• Strong programming skills in Python, SQL, and Spark/PySpark.
• Experience integrating Power BI and Microsoft Fabric for enterprise analytics.
• Deep understanding of data modeling, ETL/ELT processes, and data governance.

Responsibilities

• Strategize, lead design, implementation, and operations of secure, scalable cloud data products on Snowflake and Azure.
• Architect and optimize data pipelines using Snowflake, ADF for ingestion, transformation, and orchestration.
• Develop and manage data platforms leveraging Snowflake for cloud data warehousing.
• Ensure CI/CD, IaC and DevOps practices for data engineering solutions.
• Drive ARB discussions and end-to-end lifecycle of data products.
• Implement advanced data pipelines and ML workflows using Azure Databricks, Delta Lake, and medallion architecture.
• Drive integration of Power BI and Microsoft Fabric for BI and analytics.
• Mentor and lead team on Azure data engineering, Snowflake optimization, and Databricks performance tuning.
• Communicate progress, risks, and decisions to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into designs and deliverables.
• Establish and enforce data governance, security, and compliance using Azure Purview.

Skills

Snowflake expertise

Azure Data Factory (ADF)

Azure Databricks

Delta Lake

Spark/PySpark

CI/CD & IaC

Data governance

Power BI integration

Data modeling

ETL/ELT

Python

SQL

Stakeholder management

Data warehousing

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science / Data Engineering

Tools

Snowflake

Azure

Azure Data Factory

Azure Synapse

Databricks

Power BI

Microsoft Fabric

Azure Purview

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.

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. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cloud Data Manager to lead the design, development, and scaling of enterprise‑grade data pipelines and analytics platforms in the cloud. This role is pivotal in driving our data strategy, ensuring robust, secure, and scalable solutions that power critical business decisions.

Job Description AND Principal Responsibilities

This role covers below responsibilities within Northern Trust :

• Strategize, Lead design, implementation, and operational management of secure, scalable cloud data products solutions on snowflake & Azure.
• Architect and optimize data pipelines using Snowflake Azure Data Factory (ADF) for ingestion, transformation, and orchestration.
• Develop and manage enterprise data platforms leveraging Snowflake for cloud data warehousing.
• Ensure best practices in CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and DevOps for data engineering solutions.
• Drive ARB discussions end to end and responsible for the e2e life cycle of data products
• Implement advanced data engineering pipelines and machine learning workflows using Azure Databricks (including Delta Lake and medallion architecture).
• Drive integration of Power BI and Microsoft Fabric for business intelligence and self‑service analytics.
• Mentor and Lead team members on Azure data engineering, Snowflake optimization, and Databricks performance tuning.
• Communicate progress, risks, and technical decisions to business and technology stakeholders.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical designs and deliverables.
• Establish and enforce data governance, security, and compliance standards using Azure Purview and related tools.

Experience/ Skills

Minimum qualification

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Data Engineering, or related field.
• 18+ years of experience in data engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Hands‑on expertise in Snowflake, Azure cloud services, including Data Factory, Synapse, and Databricks.
• Proven experience with Snowflake for data warehousing and performance optimization.
• Strong programming skills in Python, SQL, and Spark/PySpark.
• Experience integrating Power BI and Microsoft Fabric for enterprise analytics.
• Deep understanding of data modeling, ETL/ELT processes, and data governance.

Required Skills

• Expertise in Snowflake, Data architecture, Azure Data Factory (ADF) for orchestrating complex data workflows.
• Proficiency in Snowflake architecture, query optimization, and cost management.
• Advanced knowledge of Azure Databricks, Delta Lake, and Spark performance tuning.
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code for data solutions.
• Strong understanding of Power BI dashboards, DAX, and integration with Microsoft Fabric.
• Ability to manage data security, compliance, and governance using Azure Purview.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Have Skills

• Certifications in cloud platforms (e.g. Certified Azure Data Engineer).
• Experience with machine learning pipelines and advanced analytics.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and DevOps practices for data engineering.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and team‑building 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 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.