Job Description

Who are we?

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At Finastra, we are a dynamic global provider of open finance software solutions, dedicated to expanding access to financial services. Our innovative applications span Lending, Payments, Treasury and Capital Markets, and Universal Banking. Proudly serving over 8,000 customers, including 45 of the world's top 50 banks, we aim to boost financial inclusion for all. Join us and be part of a vibrant company that embraces diverse perspectives, and is committed to doing well by doing good.

General Profile

Possesses deep and/or broad expertise within their technical discipline, often recognized as a subject matter expert in their domain. Independently addresses complex challenges, applying advanced analytical thinking and sound judgment to develop innovative solutions. Operates autonomously, requiring guidance only in the most intricate or high-risk scenarios. May lead major project teams, leveraging specialized skills to manage assignments with significant complexity or risk. Contributes directly to the achievement of client, operational, project, or service objectives.

Functional Expertise

Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience across a wide range of technical areas. Applies advanced technical skills to deliver high-quality solutions and drive continuous improvement.

Business Acumen

Analyzes internal and external business challenges to recommend optimal design solutions and best practices. Frequently consulted for expert advice within their area of technical specialization.

Leadership & Influence

Leads technical projects of moderate complexity and resource requirements. Provides strategic technical guidance and thought leadership within a specific domain, such as a product line or network/application group. Acts as a trusted advisor on business and technical issues.

Problem Solving

Tackles complex issues requiring in-depth analysis and evaluation of data and scenarios. Exercises sound judgment in selecting evaluation criteria and crafting innovative solutions. Engages with a broad range of stakeholders, often influencing client and business outcomes. Leads advanced root cause analysis efforts.

Impact

Directly influences the success of client engagements, operational goals, and project outcomes. Plays a key role in product customization and contributes to shaping the product roadmap, including release planning.

Interpersonal & Communication Skills

Effectively communicates complex or sensitive concepts, often persuading others to adopt new perspectives. Anticipates and addresses customer concerns with confidence and clarity. Manages vendor relationships and may lead key aspects of client engagements.

Finastra Competencies

Aligned with

Finastra's Power of 3

values, the following competencies are expected:

For Individual Contributors:

Customer Focus Action Oriented Drives Results Self-Development Instills Trust Situational Adaptability Courage Resilience Tech Savvy Cultivates Innovation Collaboration Effective Communication

For People Managers & Leaders:

Customer Focus Action Oriented Decision Quality Planning & Alignment Accountability Instills Trust Situational Adaptability Strategic Mindset Collaboration Team Building Talent Development
For more details, refer to the

InFINity

platform for comprehensive guidance on Finastra Competencies.

Be part of a team that is responsible for helping to modernize Finastra networks to become an industry leading Network as a Service (NaaS) provider for our internal developer and application teams. You will be working in both on-premises and cloud environments using leading industry tools leveraging best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Develop automation workflows using platforms like Tufin and proprietary internal tools. Demonstrate strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as

Ansible

and

Terraform

. Utilize scripting and programming languages including

Python

,

Java

,

TCL

, and

Expect

to build scalable solutions. Work with structured data formats and APIs, including

YANG

,

YAML

,

JSON

,

XML

, and

REST APIs

. Participate in

Scrum

ceremonies to prioritize tasks and communicate project updates to stakeholders. Apply appropriate development methodologies (

Agile

,

Waterfall

) based on project requirements. Collaborate with internal teams to design intuitive user interfaces for

Network-as-a-Service (NaaS)

portals, ensuring data is presented in a user-friendly format. Use tools like

Jira

,

BitBucket

, or equivalents for task tracking, version control, and team collaboration, with a strong understanding of

CI/CD

practices. Understand and apply Agile concepts such as

Epics

,

User Stories

, and

Sprints

effectively. Provide strategic recommendations to management on process improvements and best practices. Participate in

Disaster Recovery (DR)

calls and contribute to incident resolution.

Network Technical Skills

Extensive experience in

Enterprise and Data Center Networking

. Deep understanding of routing protocols including

BGP

,

OSPF

, and

EIGRP

. Hands-on expertise with

Cisco Routing and Switching

(IOS, IOS-XE). Practical experience with

Load Balancers

such as

BIG-IP/F5

. Working knowledge of

Firewall and Security Appliances

, including

Checkpoint

and

Fortinet

, and various

IPSEC VPN

configurations. Experience with network management tools like

FortiManager

and

SolarWinds

. Familiarity with

Cloud Networking

concepts in

Azure

and

AWS

, including

VNETs

,

ExpressRoute

, and

Direct Connect

.

Core Competencies

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Computer Science or a related field. Over 5 years of hands-on experience in scripting and programming languages. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills. High adaptability and flexibility in dynamic environments. Proficient in Microsoft tools, including

Visio

.
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, unlimited personalized coaching via our coaching app, and access to our Gather Groups for emotional and mental support.


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!