Finastra—Associate Softeware Engineer

Job description

Description: Who are we? 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 are seeking a talented and motivated Associate Software Engineer to join our Platform Engineering team. In this role, you will contribute to the development of core infrastructure components, shared platform services, and microservice foundations that power multiple products across the organization. You will work with modern backend technologies, cloud-native platforms, and distributed systems while collaborating with experienced engineers to build scalable, resilient, and secure solutions. As part of our engineering culture, you will also leverage Generative AI tools to enhance productivity, accelerate development, and deliver high-quality software more efficiently. This role offers an excellent opportunity to deepen your expertise in Java, Kubernetes, cloud technologies, and AI-enabled platforms while building a strong foundation in large-scale software engineering. Key Responsibilities - Design, develop, and maintain microservices and backend services running on Kubernetes-based platforms. - Contribute to core platform capabilities, including shared libraries, service frameworks, authentication services, and infrastructure components. - Develop and enhance platform services such as API Gateway integrations, messaging adapters, caching solutions, auditing frameworks, and observability features. - Support the implementation of AI-enabled capabilities, including integrations with Generative AI and Large Language Model (LLM) services. - Utilize AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot to improve coding efficiency, testing, debugging, and documentation. - Collaborate with architects, senior engineers, and product teams to deliver scalable and maintainable solutions. - Write clean, high-quality, and well-tested code, following engineering standards and best practices. - Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development processes and technical standards. - Troubleshoot and resolve issues across application, platform, and infrastructure layers. - Support CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, monitoring, and operational excellence initiatives. - Contribute to technical discussions, design reviews, and platform modernization efforts. Technology Stack You will have the opportunity to work with technologies including: - Java and Spring Boot - Docker and Kubernetes - Microsoft Azure and cloud-native services - Oracle and relational databases - Kafka, MQ, and event-driven architectures - API Gateway and security frameworks - ELK, Prometheus, Grafana, and observability tools - CI/CD and DevOps tooling - Generative AI platforms and AI-assisted development tools Required Qualifications - 1–2 years of professional software development experience. - Strong foundation in Java and object-oriented programming principles. - Experience developing RESTful APIs using Spring Boot or similar frameworks. - Good understanding of databases, SQL, and data-access patterns. - Familiarity with software design principles, testing methodologies, and version control systems. - Basic understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems concepts. - Exposure to containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes. - Understanding of cloud platforms and modern application deployment practices. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills. - Effective communication and collaboration skills with a willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced engineering environment. Preferred Qualifications - Exposure to Azure or other public cloud platforms. - Experience working with Kafka, MQ, or messaging-based integrations. - Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. - Knowledge of monitoring, observability, and logging tools. - Experience using AI-powered developer tools such as GitHub Copilot. - Interest in Generative AI, LLMs, and AI-enabled software solutions. What Success Looks Like - Delivering high-quality, reliable, and maintainable software. - Contributing effectively to platform initiatives and shared engineering solutions. - Continuously improving technical expertise in cloud-native and distributed systems. - Leveraging AI-assisted development tools to enhance engineering productivity. - Collaborating effectively across teams and actively contributing to a culture of technical excellence. Why Join Us - Build foundational platform capabilities that power multiple products and services. - Work with modern technologies, including Kubernetes, cloud-native architectures, and Generative AI. - Learn from experienced engineers and architects through mentorship and hands-on collaboration. - Gain exposure to large-scale distributed systems and enterprise-grade platform engineering. - Accelerate your career growth in an environment focused on innovation, learning, and technical excellence. 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.