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. Role Summary We are seeking a Lead Quality Engineer to lead Quality Engineering and Testing initiatives for enterprise-scale Azure cloud platforms and cloud-native applications. This role will define quality strategy, drive automation-first practices, influence architecture decisions, and ensure the delivery of secure, scalable, resilient, and high-performing cloud solutions. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Azure Cloud, Test Automation, DevOps, Reliability Engineering, and Quality Transformation, along with a proven ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams. Key Responsibilities Define and implement enterprise Quality Engineering strategy for Azure-based applications and platforms. Lead testing efforts for cloud-native solutions built on Azure services including AKS, App Services, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Storage, Service Bus, Key Vault, and Azure Monitor. Architect and scale automation frameworks for UI, API, integration, and end-to-end testing. Drive continuous testing within Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines. Establish quality gates, release readiness criteria, and engineering standards across multiple teams. Lead performance, resiliency, disaster recovery, failover, and security testing initiatives. Partner with Product, Development, Architecture, DevOps, and SRE teams to identify and mitigate quality risks early. Define and monitor quality KPIs, automation metrics, and release health indicators. Mentor engineers and champion engineering excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 10+ years of experience in Software Testing, Quality Engineering, or SDET roles. 5+ years of hands-on experience testing Azure cloud platforms and cloud-native applications. Strong expertise in: Test Automation Architecture API & Microservices Testing Azure Cloud Technologies DevOps & CI/CD Performance & Reliability Engineering Agile and DevSecOps Practices Experience leading quality initiatives across large-scale enterprise programs. Preferred Technical Skills Cloud & Platform Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Azure App Services Azure Functions Azure SQL Azure Storage Azure Service Bus Azure Monitor & Application Insights Azure Key Vault Automation & Testing Selenium Playwright Cypress REST Assured Postman JMeter / K6 / LoadRunner Programming Java Python C# JavaScript / TypeScript PowerShell DevOps & Infrastructure Azure DevOps GitHub Actions Docker Kubernetes Terraform Bicep / ARM Templates Preferred Certifications Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) Azure Administrator (AZ-104) Azure Developer (AZ-204) Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) 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. 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. 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. Terms and Conditions Candidate Privacy Notice California Applicant Privacy Notice Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (U.S) Transparency in Coverage Disclosure – North America Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center or call 1-800-807-0302 (North America), +630-276-5353 (Asia Pacific), 1800-425-0333 (India), +44(0)207 982 4357 (Europe, Middle East and Africa) and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. APAC/INDIA EEO STATEMENT It is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All employment decisions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice. This includes human resources’ decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development. Canada EEO STATEMENT Northern Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring and other employment decisions at Northern Trust are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, record of offences, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance. EMEA EEO STATEMENT It is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All employment decisions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice. This includes human resources’ decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development. USA EEO STATEMENT It is the policy of The Northern Trust Company to afford equal opportunity in all phases of employment without regard to an individual's age, race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic tests and information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EEO Know Your Rights (U.S.)

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