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?
As a Sr. Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and efficient applications, while adhering to best practices in the software development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in software design discussions and analyse user requirements to define technical solutions.
- Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable code.
- Test, debug, and resolve application issues in a timely manner.
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders to identify and fix defects efficiently.
- Follow established Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) processes and best practices.
- Support product releases and provide ongoing maintenance and issue resolution.
- Work with internal teams to troubleshoot and resolve program-related challenges.
- Contribute to additional projects and responsibilities as assigned.
Required Experience & Skills
Experience
- 6-8 years of hands-on experience in software design and development.
Technical Skills
- Strong experience in: Java 8+/ J2EESpring Boot, Spring Cloud
- Familiarity with: Azure (preferred)
- Oracle Database 19C Hibernate & JPA
- Distributed systems and caching technologies
- Messaging platforms (e.g., MQ, Kafka)
- Knowledge of: RESTful APIs & SQL and database design
- Database Tuning & PostgreSQL Experience is must
Domain Knowledge
- Financial industry domain i.e. Cross Border Payments experience is preferred.
- Good understanding of software development methodologies and SDLC.
Core Competencies
- Ability to independently solve moderately complex technical problems.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and coding skills.
- Proficiency in relevant programming languages and frameworks.
- Effective communication skills (both verbal and written).
- Strong customer-focused mindset.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team.
- Capability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
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
- 6-8 years of hands-on experience in software design and development
- Strong experience with Java 8+
- Experience with Java EE/J2EE
- Experience with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud
- Experience with Oracle Database 19c
- Experience with Hibernate and JPA
- Knowledge of distributed systems and caching technologies
- Experience with messaging platforms such as MQ or Kafka
- Knowledge of RESTful APIs, SQL, and database design
- Database tuning experience
- PostgreSQL experience
- Financial industry or cross-border payments experience
- Familiarity with Azure
- Understanding of software development methodologies and SDLC
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, coding, communication, and collaboration skills
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.
