Northern Trust
Enterprise Architect - Azure Cloud Platform
Northern Trust, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
About Northern Trust:
Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.
Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world's most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.
Role: Enterprise Architect - Azure Cloud Platform
Description:
The Transaction Processing and Settlements team is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Azure Cloud Solutions Architect to join our team. You will play a crucial role in Architecting, Designing and leading implementation of solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform. You will be responsible for defining the Solution Architecture for enterprise grade solutions on Azure, following the Azure Well-Architected Framework and recommending solution patterns and practices for your team. You will have a direct impact on public Cloud adoption, Agile and DevOps maturity within our Business Unit. The role will require you to be hands-on with Azure products and work across a broad spectrum of technologies, collaborating with Enterprise Architects, Cloud Engineering , Business Architects and Product teams.
Responsibilities:Lead the Architecture and Design of Business solutions implemented on Microsoft AzureProvide guidance on various Public Cloud solution options, discuss benefits/risks and provide recommendations that align with strategic business needsProvide thought leadership, recommendations and roadmaps for large transformation and greenfield programs on Azure Public CloudAssess and provide recommendations on various cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)Drive Proof of Concepts, map solution options to business problems and aid in defining business value and benefitsCollaborate with application engineering, infrastructure, and security teams to ensure requirements and best practices are reflected in the Azure solution designProvide architecture guidance based on the Azure Well-Architected Framework to help build reliable, secure and cost effective workloads in AzureBe proactive in keeping the team informed around cloud industry best practicesCollaborate with stakeholders, recognize challenges, and proactively offer solutionsMentor team on cloud architecture principles, best practices and emerging technologies.Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.15+ years proven IT experience with at least 5+ years of solid hands-on experience in architecting cloud solutions, including design and deployment of workloads on Microsoft AzureRequirements:
Extensive experience with implementing solutions on the Microsoft Azure cloud platformPrior consulting experience with large-scale implementations on AzureExperience with cloud deployment, technical and security architecture, database architecture, virtualization, software design, networking, DevOps and DevSecOpsStrong expertise in cloud architecture, design, including fault tolerance, scalability, and globally highly available systemsStrong understanding of Cloud Native design principles and modern architectures (e.g. event driven architectures, stream processing, event sourcing/CQRS)Familiarity with cloud migration strategies and tools, defining migration roadmaps as well as integration patterns and technologies.Proficiency in cloud infrastructures with hands-on experience in deploying and managing cloud resources using Azure in enterprise-wide environmentsSound knowledge of cloud security principles and best practices, including identity and access management, encryption, and secure networkingExperience with IaC using Terraform with CI/CD pipelines using GitHub, GitHub ActionsExperience in Azure Infrastructure, Networks, Storage, Apps and Azure DevOpsExperience with Azure Resource Manager, Virtual Networks, Azure Blob Storage, Azure Automation, Azure Active Directory, and Azure Site RecoveryExperience in developing and deploying Cloud Native Applications using Azure PaaS Capabilities involving App Services Plans, Key Vault, SQL Azure DB, Azure Functions, Containers, Azure Container Apps, AKSExperience in Integration Technologies such as IPaaS, Azure API Management, Logic Apps, Azure Service Bus, Azure Event GridExperience with IAM, Authentication and Authorization of applications using Azure AD , OAuth, (SAML/OAuth/OIDC), MFA and RBACKnowledge of Monitoring, diagnostics and alerting of Azure workloads and servicesKnowledge of programming and scripting languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, Go, PowerShell, & Bash etc.,Experience working in a fast-paced growth organization in a Global Delivery ModelAbility to present ideas to both technical and business stakeholders and facilitate strategic discussions.Strong management and communication skillsFinancial Services domain knowledge will be a plusUnderstanding of the SCRUM agile processCertifications:
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (MUST)HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate (PREFERRED)
Working with Us:
As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.
Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.
We'd love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world's most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater
Reasonable accommodation
Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com.
We hope you're excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.
Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.
Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.
Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world's most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.
Role: Enterprise Architect - Azure Cloud Platform
Description:
The Transaction Processing and Settlements team is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Azure Cloud Solutions Architect to join our team. You will play a crucial role in Architecting, Designing and leading implementation of solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform. You will be responsible for defining the Solution Architecture for enterprise grade solutions on Azure, following the Azure Well-Architected Framework and recommending solution patterns and practices for your team. You will have a direct impact on public Cloud adoption, Agile and DevOps maturity within our Business Unit. The role will require you to be hands-on with Azure products and work across a broad spectrum of technologies, collaborating with Enterprise Architects, Cloud Engineering , Business Architects and Product teams.
Responsibilities:Lead the Architecture and Design of Business solutions implemented on Microsoft AzureProvide guidance on various Public Cloud solution options, discuss benefits/risks and provide recommendations that align with strategic business needsProvide thought leadership, recommendations and roadmaps for large transformation and greenfield programs on Azure Public CloudAssess and provide recommendations on various cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)Drive Proof of Concepts, map solution options to business problems and aid in defining business value and benefitsCollaborate with application engineering, infrastructure, and security teams to ensure requirements and best practices are reflected in the Azure solution designProvide architecture guidance based on the Azure Well-Architected Framework to help build reliable, secure and cost effective workloads in AzureBe proactive in keeping the team informed around cloud industry best practicesCollaborate with stakeholders, recognize challenges, and proactively offer solutionsMentor team on cloud architecture principles, best practices and emerging technologies.Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.15+ years proven IT experience with at least 5+ years of solid hands-on experience in architecting cloud solutions, including design and deployment of workloads on Microsoft AzureRequirements:
Extensive experience with implementing solutions on the Microsoft Azure cloud platformPrior consulting experience with large-scale implementations on AzureExperience with cloud deployment, technical and security architecture, database architecture, virtualization, software design, networking, DevOps and DevSecOpsStrong expertise in cloud architecture, design, including fault tolerance, scalability, and globally highly available systemsStrong understanding of Cloud Native design principles and modern architectures (e.g. event driven architectures, stream processing, event sourcing/CQRS)Familiarity with cloud migration strategies and tools, defining migration roadmaps as well as integration patterns and technologies.Proficiency in cloud infrastructures with hands-on experience in deploying and managing cloud resources using Azure in enterprise-wide environmentsSound knowledge of cloud security principles and best practices, including identity and access management, encryption, and secure networkingExperience with IaC using Terraform with CI/CD pipelines using GitHub, GitHub ActionsExperience in Azure Infrastructure, Networks, Storage, Apps and Azure DevOpsExperience with Azure Resource Manager, Virtual Networks, Azure Blob Storage, Azure Automation, Azure Active Directory, and Azure Site RecoveryExperience in developing and deploying Cloud Native Applications using Azure PaaS Capabilities involving App Services Plans, Key Vault, SQL Azure DB, Azure Functions, Containers, Azure Container Apps, AKSExperience in Integration Technologies such as IPaaS, Azure API Management, Logic Apps, Azure Service Bus, Azure Event GridExperience with IAM, Authentication and Authorization of applications using Azure AD , OAuth, (SAML/OAuth/OIDC), MFA and RBACKnowledge of Monitoring, diagnostics and alerting of Azure workloads and servicesKnowledge of programming and scripting languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, Go, PowerShell, & Bash etc.,Experience working in a fast-paced growth organization in a Global Delivery ModelAbility to present ideas to both technical and business stakeholders and facilitate strategic discussions.Strong management and communication skillsFinancial Services domain knowledge will be a plusUnderstanding of the SCRUM agile processCertifications:
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (MUST)HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate (PREFERRED)
Working with Us:
As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.
Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.
We'd love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world's most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater
Reasonable accommodation
Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com.
We hope you're excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.
Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.