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.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, development, and delivery of high-quality software solutions for our e-billing and payments platforms. This is a full-stack position that requires strong Python expertise, a collaborative approach, and a passion for tackling complex technical challenges in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Responsibilities & Deliverables
Your deliverables will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- 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.
What will work well with our team?
- We take a pragmatic approach to our work in an environment that blends fun with professionalism.
- Good communication skills (English language skills) and easy-going manner.
- Amenable character with good attitude.
- Comfortable working under pressure to firm deadlines in an agile and lean way.
- Working with Scrum in a multiple scrum team environment.
- Positive attitude with a genuine passion and interest for software development.
- Understanding of FinTech environment/software products.
Required Experience
- Education to degree level in Computer Science or other technical related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- The ideal candidate should typically have professional experience in full-stack software development, or equivalent capabilities.
- Proficiency in the core technologies used; Python, Django, JavaScript (jQuery), MySQL, Linux (Red Hat), Version Control (Git).
- Ability to work as a full stack developer using a range of technologies; proficient with front end languages and UI design (HTML, CSS).
- Proficient in leveraging AI tools such as Copilot to improve development efficiency and streamline workflows.
- 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 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*
- ESG: 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!
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, a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience
- Professional experience in full-stack software development or equivalent capabilities
- Proficiency with Python
- Proficiency with Django
- Proficiency with JavaScript and jQuery
- Proficiency with MySQL
- Proficiency with Linux, specifically Red Hat
- Experience with version control using Git
- Front-end development proficiency with HTML and CSS
- Ability to use AI tools such as Copilot to improve development efficiency
- Knowledge of software development best practices, methodologies, processes, and tools
- Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to lead others in resolving technical problems
- Effective leadership, organizational, communication, and reporting skills
- Payment systems or banking and financial services experience
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.
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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.
