At Finastra, we’re a global leader in financial services software, dedicated to expanding access to financial services and shaping what’s next for the industry. Our technology powers mission‑critical solutions across Lending, Payments and Universal Banking, supporting over 7,000 customers, including 80% of the world’s top 50 banks, in more than 110 countries.
What will you contribute?
Reporting to the Senior Manager, the Associate Software Engineer designs, develops, analyzes, and maintains high-quality software product applications. This position is located in Pune.
TP1 – SW Engineer Job Description
Role Overview
As an Associate Software Engineer, you will be part of a team building core infrastructure components and microservice foundations used across multiple products. This is an entry-level role focused on learning, hands-on development, and gradually building expertise in Java, distributed systems, and cloud-native platforms.
A key part of the role is using Generative AI as a productivity tool in your daily work, while gaining exposure to how AI-enabled capabilities are built into the platform.
What You’ll Work On
- Assist in developing and maintaining microservices running on Kubernetes under guidance from senior engineers.
- Contribute to infrastructure components such as shared libraries, service frameworks, and basic security and authentication flows.
- Support development of platform services like API Gateway integrations, messaging adapters, auditing, and caching layers.
- Learn and contribute to GenAI-enabled capabilities such as AI-assisted services and integrations with LLM-based systems.
- Use GenAI tools (e.g., coding assistants) to improve development speed, debugging, and learning.
- Participate in design discussions and help translate requirements into simple, maintainable implementations.
- Write clean, testable Java code and build basic unit tests using JUnit.
- Debug issues with guidance and support, and learn troubleshooting techniques in distributed systems.
- Collaborate with team members to follow platform standards, patterns, and best practices.
- Assist in CI/CD processes, basic DevOps tasks, and monitoring setup.
Tech Stack You’ll Use
- Java, Spring Boot (basic to intermediate level)
- Docker, Kubernetes (learning and hands-on exposure)
- Azure or cloud platforms (basic usage)
- Databases (e.g., Oracle) and messaging systems (Kafka, MQ)
- Logging and monitoring tools (e.g., ELK, Prometheus)
- Security basics, API gateways
- GenAI tools such as GitHub Copilot or similar
What You Bring
- 1–2 years of experience in software development (including internships or academic projects).
- Basic knowledge of Java and object-oriented programming.
- Familiarity with Spring Boot or similar frameworks (coursework or hands-on projects).
- Understanding of fundamental concepts: APIs, REST, databases, and basic system design.
- Exposure to microservices, containers, or cloud environments is a plus (not mandatory).
- Interest in distributed systems and backend infrastructure.
- Basic understanding or curiosity about Generative AI tools and their use in development.
- Willingness to learn how GenAI-based systems (e.g., LLM integrations) are built.
- Strong learning mindset, curiosity, and ability to take feedback.
- Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively and follow guidance from senior engineers.
Why This Role Is Interesting
- You’ll work on real platform components, not just isolated features.
- You’ll gain hands-on experience in modern backend technologies and cloud-native systems.
- You’ll learn how large-scale distributed systems are built and operated.
- You’ll get early exposure to GenAI tools and AI-enabled platform capabilities.
- You’ll grow into a strong backend/infrastructure engineer with mentorship and guidance.
We are proud to offer a range of incentives to our employees worldwide. These benefits are available to everyone, regardless of grade, and reflect the values we stand for:
Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation, subject to local regulations and business priorities. Benefit from hybrid working arrangements and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.
Well‑being: Access confidential one‑to‑one support through our Employee Assistance Program, connect with our network of Wellbeing Champions and Gather Groups, and take part in monthly events and initiatives designed to help you thrive—inside and outside of work.
Health & Financial Security: Medical, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, lifestyle, and other benefits.*
Sustainability: Paid time off for volunteering and donation‑matching opportunities to support causes that matter to you.
Inclusion: Get involved in our inclusion communities, such as Count Me In, Culture@Finastra, Proud@Finastra, Disabilities@Finastra, and Women@Finastra—open to everyone who wants to participate and contribute.
Career Development: Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.
Recognition: Take part in our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and share your voice through regular employee surveys that help shape our culture and ways of working.
*Specific benefits may vary by location.
At Finastra, each individual is unique—bringing their own ideas, perspectives, cultural backgrounds, and experiences. We learn from one another, value what makes us different, and create an environment where everyone feels included, supported, and able to be their authentic selves.
Be unique. Be exceptional. Help us make a difference at Finastra.
Skills Required
- 1-2 years of experience in software development (including internships or academic projects).
- Basic knowledge of Java and object-oriented programming.
- Familiarity with Spring Boot or similar frameworks (coursework or hands-on projects).
- Understanding of APIs, REST, databases, and basic system design.
- Write clean, testable Java code and build basic unit tests using JUnit.
- Strong learning mindset, curiosity, and ability to take feedback.
- Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively and follow guidance from senior engineers.
- Exposure to microservices, containers, or cloud environments (is a plus, not mandatory).
- Basic understanding or curiosity about Generative AI tools and their use in development.
- Willingness to learn how GenAI-based systems (e.g., LLM integrations) are built.
- Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, cloud platforms (e.g., Azure), databases (Oracle), messaging systems (Kafka, MQ), and monitoring/logging tools (ELK, Prometheus).
Finastra Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Finastra and has not been reviewed or approved by Finastra.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave is positioned as flexible/“unlimited” in many roles, which can support work-life balance when team norms allow it. Hybrid/flexible working is also framed as a core part of the overall rewards experience.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is described as relatively generous in the US, with multiple references to roughly three months (or around 12 weeks) fully paid and equal leave for mothers and fathers. This is repeatedly highlighted as a meaningful component of the benefits package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing support is emphasized through offerings like an Employee Assistance Program and TaskHuman coaching, alongside volunteering time off and employee networks. These programs broaden total rewards beyond cash compensation.
Finastra Insights
What We Do
At Finastra our purpose is to unlock the power of finance for everyone & redefine finance for good. We’re the orchestrator of open finance; building and delivering innovative, next-generation technology on our open Fusion software architecture and cloud ecosystem. We’re one of the world’s largest FinTechs, working with over 9,000 customers including 90 of the top 100 banks globally. We’re creating a pioneering open platform that’s disrupting the financial industry, changing how financial software is developed and used. We believe in collaboration for innovation, to unlock the potential of people, businesses and communities. We have an unmatched portfolio of financial software and deliver mission critical solutions for financial institutions of all sizes, on premises or in the cloud. Our open architecture and platform approach embrace a wide ecosystem of partners and co innovators. Together we're leading the way in which applications are written, deployed and consumed in the world of financial services. Our people mission is to be the most loved and inclusive fintech company in the world; a mission we take seriously. DE&I factors into everything we do and every decision we make as a business. When you join Finastra, you open up a world of possibilities. With us, you can supercharge financial institutions, big tech and fintech while also building a more inclusive finance industry. We believe our people thrive when given the opportunity to be their authentic selves and we trust our people to work how, when and where they want; this is OPENworking. Our 2+ policy provides the perfect mix of focused work at home, coupled with the meaningful connection that comes from in person collaboration, coaching and community. We're rolling out a new programme where our people take as much leave as they need; we do not count vacation days and we trust our people to work in a way that suits them, when it suits them. Come join the future of Fintech, and make your world. OPEN.
