Associate, Infra Automation

Associate, Infra Automation

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.

The Associate – Infrastructure Automation Engineer supports the development and execution of infrastructure automation to improve operational efficiency, reliability, and consistency across enterprise platforms.

This role exists to assist in reducing manual operational effort by contributing automation scripts, modules, and workflows within established enterprise automation frameworks and standards.

The role operates within a centrally governed automation enablement model and works under the guidance of Sr Associate, Lead, and Sr Lead Automation Engineers.

The Associate focuses on execution‑oriented automation tasks, learning enterprise automation practices, and contributing to platform and lifecycle automation initiatives while adhering to defined architecture, security, and governance guardrails.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automation scripts, modules, or workflows using approved tools and frameworks (e.g., Ansible, AWX, AAP).

• Support automation of infrastructure activities such as provisioning, configuration, patching, and basic lifecycle tasks.

• Modify and enhance existing automation under guidance to improve stability and efficiency.

• Assist with troubleshooting automation failures and basic production issues.

• Participate in testing, validation, and deployment of automation solutions.

• Support break‑fix activities and documentation updates for automation deliverables.

• Follow established enterprise automation standards, patterns, and security requirements.

• Maintain accurate documentation for scripts, workflows, and operational procedures.

• Work collaboratively with automation engineers, platform teams, and operations.

• Build technical skills and progressively take on more complex automation responsibilities through mentoring and hands‑on exposure.

Skills & Experience

• Basic to intermediate experience with automation or scripting (Python, PowerShell, Shell).

• Basic Understanding of infrastructure automation tools such as Ansible, AWX, AAP, Terraform, or equivalent.

• Foundational knowledge of Windows and/or UNIX/Linux platforms.

• Familiarity with version control concepts (e.g., Git) is preferred.

• Willingness to learn and adapt to enterprise automation practices.

• Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience.

• 2–5 years of infrastructure, scripting, or automation‑related experience.

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 MyHRHelp@ntrs.com, 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.

Experience Level

Senior Level