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.
General Profile
• Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline – typically considered as a product subject matter expert within area of technical specialty
• Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgement and identify innovative solutions
• Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations
• May lead significant project teams; uses specialized skill sets to work on assignment with high levels of risk or complexity
• Impacts the achievement of client, operational, project or service objectives
Functional Knowledge
• Requires depth and/or breadth of expertise in own technical job discipline
• Has a wide-range of experiences and advanced technical skills
Business Expertise
• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends design solutions or best practices to improve products, processes or services
• Is regularly consulted for subject matter advice within technical specialty
Leadership
• Leads one or more technical projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity
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• Provides technical thought leadership, strategy, and advice specific to an area of focus, such as a product line or a defined network or group of applications
• Acts as consultant on business issues
Problem Solving
• Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation. Uses judgement to select evaluation criteria and identify innovative solutions
• Requires interaction with broader range of stakeholders with client and business impact
• Leads sophisticated root cause analysis
Impact
• Impacts the achievement of client, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by business segment/functional objectives
• Impacts product customization or an aspect of the product roadmap (i.e., release management)
Interpersonal Skills
• Communicates difficult or complex concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view
• Anticipates potential customer objections and persuades others
• Manages relationships with vendors
• May facilitate aspects of key client engagements
Responsibilities & Deliverables:
- Produce software that meets pre-defined requirements and quality standards.
- Design, develop and implement high-quality, testable code and oversees team members performing these functions.
- Produce detailed specifications in addition to supporting, maintaining and documenting software functionality.
- Work and lead others to adhere to defined project plans and timescales in a fast paced environment.
- Make independent decisions and provide guidance on the technologies and approaches to be used for each task.
- Participate in detailed system design and architecture discussions to determine technical requirements.
- Work with internal stakeholders to understand and resolve software problems independently without supervision.
- Participate in the conception, design and implementation of modern web-applications for financial messaging.
- Support and develop junior/mid-level engineers and be an active team player in an Agile development environment.
Required Experience:
- Education to degree level in Computer Science or other technical related field.
- The ideal candidate should typically have 6+ years professional experience in software development, or equivalent capabilities.
- Proficiency in the key technologies used; Python, Django, JavaScript (jQuery, Vue.js), MySQL, Linux, SVN.
- Ability to work as a full stack developer using a range of technologies; proficient with front end languages (HTML, CSS).
- Excellent knowledge and implementation of software development best practices, methodologies, processes and tools.
- Excellent technical, analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to lead others to effect problem resolution.
- Effective leadership, organizational, communication and reporting skills with attention to detail.
- Nice to have experience with payment systems or banking/financial services domain experience.
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
- Degree in Computer Science or other technical related field
- 6+ years professional software development experience (or equivalent)
- Proficiency with Python and Django
- Proficiency with JavaScript (jQuery, Vue.js) and front-end languages HTML and CSS
- Experience with MySQL, Linux, and SVN
- Ability to work as a full‑stack developer across front-end and back-end technologies
- Excellent knowledge and implementation of software development best practices, methodologies, processes and tools
- Strong technical, analytical and problem solving skills with ability to lead and mentor others
- Experience working in an Agile development environment
- Experience with payment systems or banking/financial services domain
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.
