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.
Role Overview
We’re looking for a hands-on Senior Software Engineer to build and enhance cloud-native microservices that support mission-critical platforms. You will work closely with Solution Architects, Technical Architects, Developer Leads, and partner teams to design, develop, and deliver scalable services. This role is focused on software development, technical problem-solving, and contributing to engineering excellence while supporting and collaborating with team members.
What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)
Architecture & Design
- Design and develop Java-based microservices using Spring Boot/Spring Cloud following clean coding and microservices best practices.
- Develop and maintain REST APIs and event-driven integrations using OpenAPI/Swagger and AsyncAPI standards.
- Build and enhance event-driven solutions using Kafka/Pulsar and implement messaging patterns such as outbox and transactional messaging.
- Apply performance optimization and resiliency techniques, including retries, circuit breakers, timeouts, and asynchronous processing.
Implementation & Quality
- Develop high-quality code with strong unit, integration, and automated testing practices.
- Implement observability using logging, monitoring, tracing, and health checks.
- Follow secure coding standards and ensure compliance with security and data protection guidelines.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering practices.
Cloud, Platform & Delivery
- Containerize applications using Docker and deploy services on Kubernetes.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or Jenkins.
- Support performance testing, troubleshooting, and production readiness activities.
- Work with architects and platform teams to meet non-functional requirements such as scalability, reliability, and availability.
Collaboration
- Collaborate with architects and stakeholders to refine requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Work with internal and vendor teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
- Share knowledge, support team members, and contribute to technical discussions and design reviews.
What You'll Bring (Required Qualifications)
- 5–8 years of software development experience, including 3+ years building Java microservices in production environments.
- Strong experience with Java 17+, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Maven/Gradle, and RESTful APIs.
- Good understanding of Kafka and event-driven architecture concepts.
- Solid knowledge of microservices and distributed system fundamentals.
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Experience in automated testing, CI/CD, and DevOps practices.
- Familiarity with observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or OpenTelemetry.
- Understanding of security concepts such as OAuth2, JWT, TLS, and secure coding practices.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Experience with Vert.x or gRPC is an advantage.
Nice-to-Have (Preferred)
- Knowledge of CQRS, Event Sourcing, Temporal/Cadence, or Debezium/CDC.
- Experience with relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, or Elasticsearch.
- Familiarity with API gateways and service mesh technologies.
- Exposure to platform engineering and internal developer platforms such as Backstage.
This version positions the role at the Senior Software Engineer level by emphasizing implementation, collaboration, and technical contribution rather than ownership of architecture strategy, organizational leadership, and expert-level mentoring.
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
- 5-8 years of software development experience (including 3+ years building Java microservices in production)
- Java 17+
- Spring Boot and Spring Cloud
- Maven or Gradle
- Design and develop RESTful APIs
- OpenAPI/Swagger and AsyncAPI standards
- Good understanding of Kafka and event-driven architecture concepts
- Microservices and distributed systems fundamentals
- Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Automated testing, CI/CD, and DevOps practices
- Experience with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or OpenTelemetry)
- Understanding of security concepts such as OAuth2, JWT, TLS, and secure coding practices
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
- Experience with Vert.x or gRPC (advantage)
- Knowledge of CQRS, Event Sourcing, Temporal/Cadence, or Debezium/CDC
- Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, or Elasticsearch
- Familiarity with API gateways and service mesh technologies
- Exposure to platform engineering and internal developer platforms such as Backstage
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.
