Platform Engineer

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Bengaluru, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, IND
In-Office
Junior
Fintech
The Role
The Platform Engineer will design, build, and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure, focusing on containerization and infrastructure automation, while supporting cloud-native workloads and legacy systems.
Summary Generated by Built In
Who are we?

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.

About Finastra
 
Finastra is a global leader in financial technology, providing innovative solutions that help financial institutions around the world transform their operations and deliver exceptional customer experiences.
 
What will you contribute?
 
Reporting to the Director of Platform Engineering, the Platform Engineer will design, build, and maintain Azure-based cloud infrastructure and developer platforms that enable our engineering teams to deliver high-quality software products efficiently. This role focuses on a PaaS-forward, cloud-native approach to infrastructure, emphasizing containerization, managed services, and infrastructure automation. You will support both modern cloud-native workloads and legacy virtual machine infrastructure as we continue our cloud transformation journey. This is an entry-level position ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals passionate about Azure cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices.
 
Responsibilities & Deliverables:
 
Your deliverables as a Platform Engineer will include, but are not limited to, the following:
 
- Build and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform to provision and manage Azure cloud resources with a PaaS-forward approach
- Deploy, configure, and maintain Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters and containerized applications
- Maintain and patch virtual machines (Windows and Linux) including self-hosted build agents for Azure DevOps
- Apply security patches and updates to both Windows and Linux systems in accordance with compliance requirements
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of our Backstage developer portal
- Manage and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps for build and deployment automation
- Manage source code repositories and collaboration workflows using GitHub
- Monitor platform health, performance, and security using Azure Log Analytics and Grafana Cloud; respond to incidents and troubleshoot issues
- Collaborate with development teams to improve developer experience and platform capabilities
- Create and maintain documentation for platform services, tools, and best practices
- Participate in on-call rotation to support production systems
- Follow infrastructure and security best practices and compliance requirements
- Assist in capacity planning and cost optimization initiatives
- Other duties and projects as assigned
 
Required Experience:
 
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- 2-5 years of experience in platform engineering, DevOps, or related roles
- Basic understanding of Microsoft Azure cloud platform (AWS knowledge beneficial as secondary skill)
- Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes/AKS) and cloud-native architectures
- Understanding of Azure PaaS services (App Services, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, etc.)
- Basic knowledge of infrastructure as code principles using Terraform for Azure
- Understanding of Git version control and GitHub for repository management
- Familiarity with Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines
- Knowledge of both Windows and Linux systems administration
- Experience with system patching, updates, and maintenance procedures
- Basic scripting skills (Bash, Python, PowerShell)
- Understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing)
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
- Eagerness to learn new technologies and stay current with industry trends
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
 
Preferred Qualifications:
 
- Hands-on experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and container orchestration
- Experience with Azure PaaS services and serverless computing patterns
- Experience with Terraform for Azure infrastructure provisioning
- Familiarity with Backstage or other developer portal platforms
- Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps pipelines, self-hosted build agents, and release management
- Experience with Windows Server and Linux virtual machine management and patch management
- Proficiency with GitHub workflows, actions, and repository management
- Knowledge of Azure Log Analytics, Grafana Cloud, and Azure Monitor for observability
- Understanding of Azure security best practices and compliance frameworks
- Experience with AWS cloud services as a secondary platform
- Financial services industry experience or interest
- Relevant certifications (Azure Fundamentals, Azure Administrator, Terraform Associate, CKA)

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 uphold:


·       Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation, based on your location and business priorities. Hybrid working arrangements, and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.

·       Well-being: Access Confidential one-on-one therapy through our Employee Assistance Program, find support from our network of Wellbeing Champions and Gather Groups, and a calendar of monthly events and initiatives designed to help you thrive - Inside and Outside of work.

·       Medical, life & disability insurance, retirement plan, lifestyle and other benefits*

·       Sustainability: Benefit from paid time off for volunteering and donation matching.

·       DEI: Participate in multiple DE&I groups for open involvement (e.g., Count Me In, Culture@Finastra, Proud@Finastra, Disabilities@Finastra, Women@Finastra).

·       Career Development: Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.

·       Recognition: Be part of our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and contribute to regular employee surveys to help shape Finastra and foster a culture where everyone is engaged and empowered to perform at their best.


*Specific benefits may vary by location.

At Finastra, each individual is unique, bringing their own ideas, thoughts, cultural beliefs, backgrounds, and experiences together. We learn from one another, embrace and celebrate our differences, and create an environment where everyone feels safe to be themselves.

Be unique, be exceptional, and help us make a difference at Finastra!

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
  • 2-5 years of experience in platform engineering, DevOps, or related roles
  • Basic understanding of Microsoft Azure cloud platform
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes/AKS) and cloud-native architectures
  • Understanding of Azure PaaS services (App Services, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, etc.)
  • Basic knowledge of infrastructure as code principles using Terraform for Azure
  • Understanding of Git version control and GitHub for repository management
  • Familiarity with Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines
  • Knowledge of both Windows and Linux systems administration
  • Experience with system patching, updates, and maintenance procedures
  • Basic scripting skills (Bash, Python, PowerShell)
  • Understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing)
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
  • Eagerness to learn new technologies and stay current with industry trends
  • Ability to work independently and within a team environment

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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The Company
New York, NY
13,042 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

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.

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