We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven senior consultant to join our team and play a critical role in shaping the future of our financial systems. In this position, you will work within the Linedata Portugal ecosystem — a leading fintech provider of leasing, long-term renting loans, and credit management software — supporting clients as they implement and optimize mission-critical credit and lending platforms. This role is perfect for a proactive problem-solver who thrives on translating complex business needs into innovative software solutions. If you're passionate about technology, fintech, and making a tangible impact, we want to hear from you!
About Linedata Portugal
Linedata Portugal is an established fintech software provider serving banks and lenders worldwide. Linedata Portugal specializes in credit, lending and long-term renting platforms that support loan origination, credit decisioning, and portfolio management. The successful candidate will be exposed to a broad range of credit-system implementations, international client engagements, and integration work — making this a strong opportunity to build deep, transferable expertise in financial-services technology.
Key Responsibilities
1. Analyze and Align Business Needs
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and prioritize business requirements for credit systems.
- Deeply understand and map existing credit processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for innovation.
- Ensure all solutions meet regulatory standards and align with organizational goals.
- Understand the specific business model and product architecture of the Linedata Portugal platform to tailor recommendations to each client context.
2. Drive Solution Design and Delivery
- Create detailed functional specifications and workflow diagrams to guide development.
- Partner with development and architecture teams to design scalable, efficient software solutions.
- Proactively identify and address potential risks or roadblocks during the project lifecycle.
- Support configuration, parameterization, and integration of Linedata Portugal modules with third-party and client systems (e.g., APIs, data feeds, core banking interfaces).
3. Ensure Quality and Performance
- Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
- Monitor system performance post-implementation and champion continuous improvement efforts.
- Coordinate defect triage and resolution with product and engineering teams across the platform environment.
4. Champion Documentation and Training
- Create and maintain user-friendly documentation, including process flows, training materials, and system guides.
- Conduct engaging training sessions to equip users with the knowledge to maximize the new software's potential.
5. Manage Stakeholders and Projects
- Act as a trusted liaison between business stakeholders, technical teams, and external vendor contacts at Linedata Portugal.
- Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives) and contribute to backlog grooming.
- Support project governance activities, including status reporting, RAID logs, and change management.
- Contribute to data migration and cutover planning during platform implementations or upgrades.
What We're Looking For
Educational Background
- A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field is required.
Professional Experience
- A minimum of 5 years as a consultant, with proven expertise in financial services.
- Hands-on experience with loan origination systems, or credit management platforms.
- Prior exposure to fintech software vendors or implementation partners (e.g., Linedata Portugal, or similar lending/asset-management platforms) is a strong plus.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum project environments.
Technical Proficiency
- Skilled in tools like JIRA and SQL.
- Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Familiarity with API-based integrations and data migration between core banking/credit systems.
- Exposure to cloud/SaaS-delivered enterprise software is a plus.
Soft Skills That Set You Apart
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering results.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration.
- A meticulous eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Comfort working with international, multicultural teams and clients across different time zones.
- Adaptability to work across a dynamic platform ecosystem and shifting client priorities.