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.
What will you contribute? Reporting to the Regional Head of Services Delivery, the Senior Technical Consultant will implement new features, be involved in upgrades, deliver customizations described in functional specifications using the Finastra Essence toolkit API, and will be involved in designing solutions for the customer needs, working closely with regional teams.
Responsibilities & Deliverables
- Implement new features as specified
- Participate in upgrades
- Analyse technical aspects of Finastra Essence implementation including the architecture side
- Write Technical Specification Documents for offshore service
- Solution integration including offshore developments
- Develop toolkit extensions based on Finastra Essence toolkit API
- Respect high level coding and design standards, and quality best practices
- Investigate technical and functional defects and propose adequate solutions
- Ensure that development tasks meet business requirements and goals and fulfil end-user requirements
- Effective communication and mentoring junior Technical Consultants
Required Experience
- Minimum of 5‑6 years of experience in relevant area of expertise, preferably for a financial institution or an industry banking software company
- Finastra Essence technical knowledge
- Strong client focus and impeccable professional integrity
- A degree in computer science or equivalent work experience
- Strong C/C++/C# /Java skills
- Good spoken and written English
- Good Unix, Linux or Windows skills
- SQL on Oracle, Sybase or MS SQL
- Effective interpersonal communication skills and transparency
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Knowledge of software development life cycles is a plus
Benefits
- 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.
- Sustainability: Benefit from paid time off for volunteering and donation matching.
- DEI: Participate in multiple DEI 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.