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 an experienced Java Solution Architect to lead the re-platforming and modernization of mission-critical IBM DB2/Mainframe applications onto Microsoft Azure. The role will drive target-state architecture, application modernization, cloud-native design, integration strategies, and Infrastructure-as-Code standards while ensuring scalable, secure, resilient, and business-aligned solutions.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Java enterprise application architecture, Azure cloud platforms, legacy modernization, microservices transformation, and large-scale re-platforming initiatives, with a proven track record of migrating monolithic and mainframe-based systems to up-to-date cloud-native architectures. Key Responsibilities

Application Modernization & Re-platforming Define the target architecture and modernization roadmap for migrating Mainframe/DB2 applications to Azure.

Lead re-platforming initiatives transforming legacy applications into cloud-native, microservices-based architectures.

Define modernization patterns including decomposition, service extraction, API enablement, and event-driven architectures.

Balance business continuity, risk, scalability, cost, and operational efficiency during transformation programs.

Java & Microservices Architecture

Design enterprise-grade solutions using Java 21, Spring Boot, Spring Batch, Spring Cloud, and RESTful APIs.

Define microservices architecture standards, domain boundaries, integration contracts, and service governance.

Architect batch, real-time,



and event-driven processing solutions.

Design reusable frameworks, shared services, and engineering standards to accelerate modernization efforts.

Establish best practices for application scalability, resiliency, fault tolerance, and performance optimization.

Azure Cloud Architecture

Architect cloud-native solutions leveraging Azure services including:

AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service) and Docker

Azure Functions

API Management

Azure Data Factory

Event Hub / Service Bus

Azure Storage Services

Design hybrid integration patterns between mainframe and Azure environments.

Establish cloud architecture standards covering security, scalability, observability, and operational excellence.

DevOps, Automation & Infrastructure

Define and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform (Mandatory).

Working knowledge of integrating CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.

Establish DevSecOps practices including automated testing, security scanning, deployment automation, and monitoring.

Drive cloud cost optimization and operational efficiency initiatives.

Technology Leadership & AI Adoption

Provide architecture leadership, governance, and technical direction across modernization programs.

Conduct architecture reviews, design assessments, and technology evaluations.

Drive adoption of AI-assisted software engineering and architecture practices.

Evaluate and integrate AI/GenAI capabilities to improve developer productivity, operational automation, and business outcomes.

Ensure responsible, secure, and compliant adoption of AI technologies.

Required Skills & Experience

14+ years of experience in Solution Architecture, Application Architecture, or Enterprise Architecture.

Strong experience leading large-scale application re-platforming and modernization programs.

Expert-level experience in:

Java 21

Spring Boot

Spring Batch

Spring Cloud





Microservices Architecture

API Design & Integration

Extensive experience migrating applications from:

Monolithic to Microservices

On-Premises to Azure

Deep expertise in Azure cloud architecture and platform services.

Hands-on expertise with Terraform (Mandatory) and Infrastructure as Code practices.

Strong experience with

Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions

Kubernetes (AKS preferred) and Docker

CI/CD Architecture

DevSecOps

Experience with

Event-driven architectures

Kafka / Event Hub

Service Bus

CDC and Data Synchronization

Strong understanding of distributed systems, scalability, resiliency, and cloud-native design patterns.

Experience working with DB2, PostgreSQL, and enterprise data integration patterns.

Demonstrated experience leveraging AI/GenAI technologies in software engineering, architecture, or modernization initiatives.

Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership 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 [email protected], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.

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Trust Bangalore office, established in 2005, is home to over 5,600 employees. In this stunning office space, we offer fantastic amenities which include our Arrival Hub - Jungle, the GameZone, and the Employee Experience Zone that appeal to both clients and employees. Learn more.

📌 Java Solution Architect with Azure (Pune)
🏢 Northern Trust
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