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.
Job Description
We’re looking for a hands-on Java engineer with 2-5years of experience to design, build, and operate scalable, secure, and high-performance services. You’ll work with Spring Boot and microservices, deliver APIs and integrations, ensure code quality through automated testing and CI/CD, and collaborate closely across product, QA, DevOps, and architecture.
Responsibilities & Deliverables
Design & Development
Participate in solution design, estimate work, and translate requirements into technical designs.
Develop clean, maintainable, and well-documented code in Java (preferably Java 17+) using Spring Boot and Spring Cloud.
Build and consume RESTful APIs (OpenAPI/Swagger), and integrate with internal/external systems.
Quality, Testing & Review
Write comprehensive unit, integration, and contract tests (e.g., JUnit 5, Mockito, Testcontainers, Pact).
Conduct peer code reviews and uphold coding standards and secure coding practices.
Performance & Reliability
Optimize services for reliability, scalability, and performance (JVM/GC tuning, SQL tuning, caching).
Contribute to architecture improvements (e.g., domain-driven design, clean architecture, event-driven patterns).
Collaboration & Process
Work in Agile/Scrum teams; contribute to grooming, planning, demos, and retrospectives.
Collaborate with Product, QA, DevOps, and Security to deliver features end-to-end.
Mentor junior engineers on best practices, testing, and code quality.
Required Qualifications (Must-Have)
2–5 years of software development experience, including 1+ years of building production-grade Java microservices.
Core Stack:
Java 11/17+, Spring Boot, Spring Data/JPA (Hibernate), Spring Cloud (config, discovery, resilience).
Microservices architecture and inter-service communication patterns.
RESTful API design & documentation (OpenAPI/Swagger).
Databases:
Strong SQL with a relational DB (e.g., PostgreSQL and Oracle); schema design and query optimization.
Messaging & Integration:
Experience with Kafka or IBM MQ for event streaming/async processing.
Build & CI/CD:
Maven/Gradle, Git, code reviews, and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps).
Containers & Cloud (Working Knowledge):
Docker, basics of Kubernetes (deployments, services, config).
Good knowledge in documenting APIs using OpenAPI/Swagger.
Testing & Quality:
JUnit 5, Mockito, Testcontainers; knowledge of contract testing and integration testing.
Familiarity with SonarQube and static analysis tools (Checkstyle/PMD/SpotBugs).
Security & Compliance:
OAuth 2.0 / OpenID Connect, Spring Security; secure coding, handling secrets, and dependency management (OWASP basics).
Soft Skills:
Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities; clear verbal and written communication.
Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, Agile environment; manage multiple tasks.
Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Have)
Reactive programming (Project Reactor, Spring WebFlux) where suitable.
API Gateways (Kong, Apigee, Spring Cloud Gateway) and rate limiting.
Contract testing with Pact; consumer-driven contracts.
Infrastructure as Code Helm in collaboration with DevOps.
Domain experience in payments/financial services; Global PayPlus exposure is a plus.
Exposure to GraphQL, gRPC, or event sourcing; knowledge of DDD and Clean Architecture.
Basic front-end familiarity (HTML/CSS/JavaScript) for troubleshooting API integrations.
Education
Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Tools & Environment (Typical)
Version Control: Git (GitHub/Azure Repos)
CI/CD: Jenkins / GitHub Actions / GitLab CI / Azure DevOps
Build: Maven or Gradle
Quality: SonarQube, CodeQL, CheckMarks, Aqua, OWASP Dependency-Check
Containers & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes
Collaboration: Jira Boards, Confluence, Teams
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
- 2-5 years of software development experience, including at least 1 year building production-grade Java microservices
- Java 11/17 or higher
- Spring Boot, Spring Data/JPA, Hibernate, and Spring Cloud
- Microservices architecture and inter-service communication patterns
- RESTful API design and OpenAPI/Swagger documentation
- Strong SQL and relational database experience, such as PostgreSQL or Oracle, including schema design and query optimization
- Kafka or IBM MQ experience
- Maven or Gradle, Git, code reviews, and CI/CD pipelines
- Working knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes
- JUnit 5, Mockito, and Testcontainers
- Familiarity with contract testing and integration testing
- Familiarity with SonarQube and static analysis tools such as Checkstyle, PMD, or SpotBugs
- OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, Spring Security, secure coding, secrets handling, and OWASP basics
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced Agile environment
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Reactive programming with Project Reactor or Spring WebFlux
- API gateways such as Kong, Apigee, or Spring Cloud Gateway, and rate limiting
- Pact and consumer-driven contract testing
- Helm and infrastructure as code collaboration with DevOps
- Payments or financial services domain experience, including Global PayPlus exposure
- GraphQL, gRPC, event sourcing, domain-driven design, or clean architecture
- Basic HTML, CSS, and JavaScript familiarity
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.
