Reliability Architect for Lending Cloud Platform

IN1 Finastra Software Solutions (India) Private Limited; Pune District; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited vacation

Hybrid working

Health & life insurance

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Finastra is a global fintech leader seeking a senior Reliability Architect to drive end-to-end SRE strategy for Lending systems. You will lead a global team, partner with product, development, and operations, and embed reliability, automation, and resilience across architectures and deployment models.

The role focuses on uptime, latency, and security, with a strong emphasis on automation, incident handling, capacity planning, and continual improvement in a 24/7 environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading SRE and DevOps in high-availability environments.
• Deep expertise deploying and scaling monolithic and SaaS apps.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms, Kubernetes, automation tools, and monitoring.
• Proven ability to lead global teams and influence stakeholders.
• Experience in lending, fintech, or financial services preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.
• Leverages AI-driven insights to improve productivity and decisions.

Responsibilities

• SRE Strategy & Leadership: define and execute Lending BU SRE strategy.
• Operational Excellence: set standards for monitoring, incident response, DR.
• Metrics & Improvement: track KPIs and drive data-driven improvements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: align with product, DevOps, security, support.
• Leadership & Team Development: mentor a global SRE team.

Skills

SRE Leadership

DevOps

Kubernetes

Cloud Platforms

Automation Tools

Monitoring

Global Teams

Tools

Kubernetes

CI/CD Pipelines

Automation Tools

Job 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.

Job Description

The Reliability Architect in Lending Business Unit reports into Lending Head of Reliability and leads the end-to-end Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) strategy to ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of Lending systems.

The leader collaborates closely with development, product, and operations teams to embed reliability principles, automate operational tasks, and continuously improve system resilience.

This senior leader oversees a global team of SRE and DevOps engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• SRE Strategy & Leadership Define and execute the Lending BU SRE strategy aligned with engineering, product, and business objectives. Establish a unified reliability and automation framework across all architectures, deployment models, and operational environments. Foster a culture of operational excellence, proactive incident management, and continuous improvement. Ensure the reliability strategy supports Lending systems’ latency, uptime, and security requirements, aligning with company‑wide standards.
• Operational Excellence & Reliability Partner with engineering teams to embed reliability into design, code, and deployment processes. Set and enforce standards for system monitoring, incident response, and disaster recovery. Lead efforts to implement automated incident detection, alerting, and resolution workflows. Oversee operational metrics, incident analysis, and capacity planning to continuously enhance system resilience.
• Metrics & Continuous Improvement Define, track, and report key reliability KPIs such as uptime, MTTR, latency, incident frequency, and automation coverage. Drive data‑driven root cause analysis and iterative improvements to reduce outages and improve deployment success rates. Foster a culture of continuous learning from incidents and failures to improve resilience.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration Work closely with Product, Development, DevOps, Security, and Support teams to align reliability initiatives with product roadmaps. Influence senior stakeholders to prioritize reliability and automation initiatives across the organization. Ensure compliance with enterprise policies and upgrade reliability standards. Align with Finastra Central function as well as SRE of the other BUs.
• Leadership & Team Development Lead, mentor, and develop a global team of a few SREs Build a high‑performance, collaborative, and innovative operational team. Promote transparency, knowledge sharing, and a proactive reliability mindset.

Expected Outcomes

Enhanced system availability, resilience, and scalability of Lending systems.

Reduced incident rates, faster recovery times, and improved operational stability.

Increased automation, resulting in lower manual operational effort and faster deployments.

Support for continuous delivery and operational excellence in a 24/7 environment.

Improved customer experience through highly reliable Lending services.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading Site Reliability Engineering and DevOps teams in complex, high‑availability environments. Deep expertise in deploying, managing, and scaling monolithic and SaaS applications. Strong knowledge of cloud platforms, container orchestration (Kubernetes), automation tools, and monitoring frameworks. Proven ability to lead global teams and influence cross‑functional stakeholders. Experience in Lending , fintech, or financial services is preferred. Excellent problem‑solving, leadership, and communication skills. Leverage AI‑driven insights and trusted data to enhance productivity, optimise workflows, and enable faster, higher‑quality business decisions while applying sound human judgement and adapting to evolving capabilities.

Benefits

• 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.

Company Culture and Commitment

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.

We believe growth is a shared commitment. That’s why we offer a rich ecosystem of learning—from hands‑on training and mentorship to leadership development and industry certifications.

You’ll have the freedom to explore new paths, deepen your expertise, and make your mark in a global fintech that’s built for the future.

Our career development isn’t just a program—it’s a promise. With access to cutting‑edge tools, a culture of collaboration, and a community that champions your success, you’ll be empowered to lead, challenge, and create meaningful change.

Because when we grow together, we innovate together—and that’s how we shape what’s next in finance.

We offer incredible career opportunities and your work in close collaboration with fantastic colleagues globally to develop and launch innovative software solutions for our customers.

There is a huge range of engaging projects where you can get stuck‑in and add value whilst taking advantage of our ongoing development opportunities to build and hone your skills in your chosen area.

Our perks include paid holidays, flexible working hours, a pension plan, and comprehensive health initiatives.

Join us to supercharge your career, collaborate with industry experts, and thrive in a nurturing environment that powers both your professional and personal growth.

With us, you can grow, innovate, and make a real impact.

At Finastra, we are proud of the wide range of incentives and benefits we offer our employees globally, reflecting our core values: doing well by doing good, putting people first, and open opportunities.

We go beyond statutory requirements to maximise our offerings, investing in flexible working policies, personal growth opportunities, and well‑being programmes.

Highlights include our Flexible Vacation Policy, inclusive people policies, hybrid working framework, and comprehensive well‑being support through initiatives like the Employee Assistance Program, the wellbeing Champions and our monthly events and initiatives.

Additionally, we emphasise sustainability through volunteering time off and donation matching, champion inclusion through multiple employee networks and cultural initiatives, and invest heavily in career and skills development.

Recognition of our employees' efforts is integral, with our global recognition platform and regular employee feedback surveys shaping our inclusive and supportive workplace culture.

At Finastra, we are committed to creating a workplace where you feel valued and respected.

We believe this environment drives innovation and we strive to build a team that reflects the varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our global ecosystem.

This philosophy is at the heart of our culture and the way we work.

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