Senior Software Engineer

Finastra; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited vacation

Hybrid work

Wellbeing program

Health insurance

Career development

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Finastra is seeking a DevOps professional to transition applications from development to production in Manila. You will manage DevOps infrastructure, implement CI/CD pipelines, and ensure secure, high-quality releases. You will work closely with R&D and customers to deliver reliable product builds and timely deployments.

The role requires hands-on scripting, automation, and collaboration across teams, with a focus on continuous improvement and tooling adoption in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in IBMi, DB2/400, RPG, and CL ILE with core principles.
• Experience with DevOps tooling and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of security scans and code quality gates.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver DevOps infrastructure and production readiness for releases.
• Introduce and deploy DevOps tools; implement CI/CD pipelines.
• Manage CI/CD automation and test suites with quality gates.
• Collaborate with R&D, product teams, and customers to coordinate releases.
• Maintain reliable DevOps operations with monitoring and minimal downtime.

Skills

IBMi

DB2/400

RPG/ILE

DevOps

CI/CD

Docker

Ansible

Terraform

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Scripting

Communication

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub

SonarQube

Checkmarx

WhiteSource

DAST

Aqua

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.

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.

Disclaimer

Finastra has signed an agreement to sell its Universal Banking business to Pollen Street Capital, with completion expected end 2026 / early 2027, subject to consultation and customary closing conditions. Upon completion, this role is expected to transition to the standalone Universal Banking business, creating opportunities to support its future growth and success.

What will you contribute?

• Assure the smooth transition of application and infrastructure services from development through to production
• In the software development process, introduce various deployments models proposing DevOps tools usage/configurations and Implementing CI/CD pipeline
• DevOps professional primarily work in managing the DevOps infrastructure, tools and environments to support the development of products, software releases, and offering various services to stakeholders.
• Enforce the quality gate validation process to increase the speed and efficient way of making the quality software releases/packages readily available on committing and deploying it on various environments and trigger different test suits to detect early failures
• You would be working in Manila, Philippines, reporting to the senior DevOps manager

Responsibilities & Deliverables

Your deliverables will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Delivery of product roadmap and Individual DevOps objectives
• Exploring & Developing competency in new tools, technologies, automations etc
• Introducing new DevOps tools, changes to existing process and practice, have regular meetings and take regular feedback to continuously improve the services/support offered
• Maintain the stable DevOps infrastructure with minimum down time (Monitoring resources and its performance)
• On time delivery of product builds and releases to internal and external customers putting customer and quality first
• Collaborate with Customer accounts managers and advocates to deliver quarterly and yearly revenue recognition deliverables
• Support the R&D community, Customer support team, Customer advocate & accounts managers post releases and revenue recognitions related deliverables & Perform day to day DevOps activities.
• Manage customer/releases specific escalations and respond to customer queries under business-critical conditions

Required Experience

• A minimum of 3+ years’ experience in IBMi, DB2/400, RPG and CL ILE programming and core principles
• Competency on technologies like Docker, Ansible playbooks, Terraform & pipeline implementation
• DevOps, Continuous integration, continuous delivery, continuous deployment, reduce cycle time
• Experience using tools like Sonar, Checkmarx, White source, DAST and Aqua scan
• Knowledge on GIT Version control, Jira defect tracking tool, Jenkins, GitHub and GitHub Actions, integration with Sonar, security scan would be an advantage
• Experience in working closely with R & D and PDM to plan and schedule the product releases
• Experience in DevOps activities, product build and releases to internal and external customersUpgrade/Migration tools, managing third party libraries, build make files etc
• Implementing CI / CD with end-to-end automation including execution of test suits with Quality Gates and Criteria
• Adapt new tools and technologies, adapt best practices, agile methodologies and implement it
• Hands on experience in Scripting and Automation
• Good written and verbal Communication skills

Benefits

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.