Software Asset Management (SAM) Specialist

Finastra; India; Sur place; INR 1 500 000 - 2 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid working arrangements

Wellbeing programs

Insurance

Résumé du poste

Finastra is seeking a Software Asset Management (SAM) Specialist in Bengaluru to lead license compliance, discovery, and automation across enterprise software estate. You will collaborate with IT, procurement, and security teams to optimize software usage and reduce risk.

The role requires hands-on experience with SAM platforms, strong publisher licensing knowledge, and the ability to design integrations with SCCM/MECM, Intune, AD, and cloud services.

Qualifications

• Experience in Software Asset Management (SAM) or IT Asset Management (ITAM).
• Strong understanding of publisher licensing models (user, device, core, SaaS, cloud).
• Hands-on with SAM/discovery platforms and API integrations.
• Ability to map data, normalize inventory, and reconcile software models.

Responsabilités

• Perform license compliance, reconciliation, optimization, and audit support.
• Manage licensing across major publishers (Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, Red Hat).
• Configure and troubleshoot software discovery and inventory tools.
• Design integrations between SAM and enterprise systems (SCCM/MECM, Intune, AD, CMDB, cloud).
• Develop workflows, automation, and data transformations within SAM tools.
• Create dashboards and executive-level compliance reports.

Connaissances

SAM/ITAM

License compliance

Discovery tooling

API development

Data mapping

Outils

ServiceNow SAM Pro

Flexera One

Snow Software

Lansweeper

Tanium

Freshworks ITAM

Description du poste

## Software Asset Management (SAM) SpecialistApply: Bengaluru: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 16, 2026 (16 days left to apply): REQ0326\\_0036503# **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.## Software Asset Management (SAM) Specialist## # **Role Overview**We are seeking a highly skilled **Software Asset Management (SAM) Specialist** with **significant** **experience** in Software Asset Management, licensing compliance, software discovery, and SAM tool administration. The ideal candidate will bring a strong combination of **publisher licensing expertise, technical discovery knowledge, and hands-on experience in integrating, customizing, and developing SAM solutions** to support compliance, optimization, and audit readiness across the software estate. ## Key Responsibilities* Perform software license compliance, reconciliation, optimization, and audit support activities.* Manage software licensing and entitlement analysis across major publishers including **Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, Red hat etc.*** Develop and maintain Effective License Positions (ELPs) and identify compliance risks and optimization opportunities.* Configure, administer, and troubleshoot software discovery and inventory solutions.* Design, develop, and support integrations between SAM platforms and enterprise systems including SCCM/MECM, Intune, Active Directory, CMDBs, procurement systems, Azure, AWS, and other inventory sources.* Develop and maintain custom workflows, scripts, automation, APIs, business rules, and data transformations within SAM tools.* Support discovery customization, normalization, software models, and inventory data remediation activities.* Analyse inventory and usage data to improve software governance, compliance, and cost optimization.* Create dashboards, reports, KPIs, and executive-level compliance reporting.* Partner with Infrastructure, Cloud, Procurement, Security, and Vendor Management teams to drive SAM best practices.* Embed AI into project delivery to drive productivity, automate routine activities, strengthen decision quality through trusted data, and deliver continuous process improvement while applying appropriate human judgement ## Required Skills & Experience : 4+ Years * **Mandatory :Experience in Software Asset Management (SAM), IT Asset Management (ITAM), or Software Licensing*** **Strong knowledge of licensing models including user-based, device-based, core-based, processor-based, subscription, SaaS, virtualization, and cloud licensing.*** **Experience working with SAM and discovery platforms such as: ServiceNow SAM ProFlexera One / FNMSSnow SoftwareUSUFreshworks ITAMTaniumLansweeper*** **Hands-on experience with: Discovery tools and inventory managementTool integrations and API developmentWorkflow automation and customizationData mapping, normalization, and reconciliationSoftware compliance and audit management*** Knowledge of Windows, Linux, VMware, Azure, AWS, and cloud-hosted software environments.* Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and stakeholder management skills.## Preferred Qualifications* ServiceNow SAM Professional Certification* Flexera Certification* IAITAM (CSAM/CHAMP)* ITIL Foundation* Experience supporting software audits, true-ups, and publisher negotiationsWe 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.