Principal Cloud Architect

001 The Northern Trust Company; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 137 000 - 234 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Retirement benefits (401k and pension)

Health and welfare benefits

Paid time off and parental leave

Resumo da oferta

The Northern Trust Company seeks a Principal Cloud Architect to lead design, development, and implementation of scalable cloud solutions. Drive cloud strategy, standards, and best practices while mentoring teams to adopt modern architectures across the enterprise.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in IT with 5+ years in cloud roles, strong leadership and communication skills, and deep cloud platform expertise (AWS/Azure/GCP). A comprehensive benefits package accompanies this role.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of IT experience with at least 5 years in cloud architecture roles.
• Deep expertise in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security, networking, DevOps, and automation.

Responsabilidades

• Architect and design cloud-native and hybrid architectures meeting security and compliance.
• Define and evolve the enterprise cloud strategy, standards, and best practices.
• Lead as technical leader and advisor across teams for cloud adoption and modernization.
• Evaluate emerging technologies to drive improvement and innovation.
• Establish cloud governance, cost optimization, and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with engineering, security, DevOps, and stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Coach and mentor architects, engineers, and developers on cloud patterns.

Conhecimentos

Cloud architecture

AWS/Azure/GCP

Cloud security

Networking

DevOps

Automation

Docker

Kubernetes

Leadership

Communication

Formação académica

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

Ferramentas

Terraform

ARM

CloudFormation

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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.

Northern Trust is seeking a visionary and highly experienced Principal Cloud Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable, secure, and resilient cloud solutions. This role is pivotal in shaping our cloud strategy, driving innovation, and ensuring alignment with business goals. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud architecture, a strong understanding of enterprise IT, and a passion for mentoring and guiding technical teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and Design: Lead the design of cloud-native and hybrid architectures that meet business, security, and compliance requirements.
• Strategy & Roadmap: Define and evolve the enterprise cloud strategy, standards, and best practices.
• Leadership: Serve as a technical leader and advisor across multiple teams, influencing cloud adoption and modernization efforts.
• Innovation: Evaluate emerging technologies and trends to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
• Governance: Establish cloud governance frameworks, cost optimization strategies, and operational excellence.
• Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, security, DevOps, and business stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Mentorship: Coach and mentor architects, engineers, and developers on cloud best practices and architectural patterns.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years in cloud architecture roles.
• Deep expertise in one or more major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong knowledge of cloud security, networking, DevOps, and automation.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale cloud transformation initiatives.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation).
• Familiarity with multi-cloud and hybrid cloud environments.
• Strong coding ability in languages such as Python, Go, Java, or similar, with the ability to contribute to infrastructure tooling, automation, or proof-of-concept development.
• Background in regulated industries (e.g., finance, healthcare, government) is a plus.

Salary Range

Salary Range: $137,400 - 233,600 USD Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay.

Benefits

Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits.

Bonus Program

Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

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.

Looking for greater? You found it. A global financial leader with more than 22,000 employees in 23 locations worldwide, Northern Trust empowers our employees to achieve more than just business goals. Our focus on work-life balance, career mobility and unique opportunities are just a few of the reasons we’ve been named one of the world’s most admired companies.

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