Lead, Enterprise Architect
This is a hands-on Enterprise Architect role at Northern Trust that involves designing enterprise patterns and actively building AI agents, APIs, and automation solutions. The position requires a blend of architectural strategy and practical engineering, utilizing technologies like Azure, Python, and various AI frameworks.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Bangalore, India
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Lead
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Architecture
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Proficiency in Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript
- Experience building APIs, services, and automation workflows
- Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and modern DevOps practices
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
- Experience building and deploying cloud-native applications
- Practical experience building or integrating AI/ML or LLM-based solutions
- Understanding of agent-based architectures, prompt orchestration, and AI governance
Nice to have
- Experience with agentic AI systems using frameworks like LangGraph, AutoGen, Haystack, or ReAct
- Experience with workflow automation tools like Power Automate or Logic Apps
- Knowledge of architecture frameworks like TOGAF or Zachman
- Certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Architect, or TOGAF
- Experience in financial services or highly regulated environments
Full 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.
Lead, Enterprise Architect – Enterprise ArchitectureYour Role
We are seeking a technically hands-on Enterprise Architect who combines strong architecture expertise with practical engineering capability. This individual will operate as a player-coach, contributing directly to solution design and implementation - writing code, building automation, and enhancing AI-driven solutions.
This role is ideal for an architect who does not want to stay purely at the conceptual level, but instead actively participates in building, prototyping, and evolving enterprise solutions alongside engineering teams.
Requirements/Responsibilities
Architecture and Engineering Execution
Design and evolve enterprise architecture patterns across cloud, SaaS, and AI-enabled platforms
Directly contribute to codebases where appropriate (e.g., APIs, automation, integrations, AI agents)
Develop proofs-of-concept and reference implementations to validate architectural decisions
Develop solution designs for enterprise architecture solutions and consult with other teams as needed
AI and Automation Development
Design, build, and enhance AI agents and copilots using modern frameworks (e.g., Azure OpenAI, Copilot Studio, LangChain, Semantic Kernel)
Contribute to prompt engineering, orchestration logic, and integration patterns
Automate enterprise governance and operational processes using tools such as Power Automate, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, or similar
Platform & Integration Engineering
Write and review code for APIs, microservices, and integration layers
Build reusable services and automation pipelines that accelerate delivery teams
Assist in debugging, performance tuning, and resolving complex technical issues