Payments Engineer

Description

Summary: Finastra is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain cloud-native Payments microservices for their Essence Universal Banking platform. Highlights: 1. Design, build, and maintain cloud-native Payments microservices 2. Work as a strong hands-on engineer in a squad 3. Contribute to design discussions and robust engineering practices **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. **Role summary** We are looking for a **Senior Software Engineer (TP3\)** to design, build, and maintain **cloud‑native Payments microservices** as part of **Finastra’s Essence Universal Banking platform** . The role focuses on delivering high‑quality, secure, scalable services that support the ongoing modernization of **Essence Payments** across cloud, on‑prem, and hybrid deployment models. You will work as a strong hands‑on engineer in a squad, owning the implementation of well‑scoped components/services, contributing to design discussions, and ensuring robust engineering practices across build, test, and operational readiness. **Key responsibilities** **Payments microservices delivery (core focus):** * Develop and maintain **Java / Spring Boot microservices** that contribute to **Essence Payments** capabilities (e.g., payment processing flows, validations, compliance/integration touchpoints as defined by the product roadmap). * Implement **API‑first services** and contribute to **event‑driven** workflows where applicable (e.g., messaging/streaming integration). * Own delivery for assigned features/modules: coding, unit tests, integration support, defect fixes, and documentation. **Engineering quality \& NFR discipline:** * Build services with strong focus on **testability, security, performance, and operability** , aligning to Essence governance and NFR expectations. * Write clean, maintainable code; follow agreed design patterns and contribute to code reviews. * Participate in performance, resiliency, and failure‑handling practices expected for enterprise Payments systems (as defined by Architecture standards). **Cloud, DevOps \& operability (contributor level):** * Understanding of using **containers** and support deployments on **Kubernetes platforms** such as **AKS / OpenShift** , under established engineering practices. * Contribute to CI/CD practices: build pipelines, automated checks, and environment readiness with DevOps/Platform teams. * Ensure services are production supportable with baseline **logging/metrics/tracing** as per squad guidelines. **Collaboration \& continuous improvement:** * Collaborate effectively with **Product Owners, Architects, QA, and Services/Support teams** to deliver predictable outcomes and resolve issues quickly. * Mentor junior engineers (TP1/TP2\), share knowledge, and contribute to squad technical discussions. * Learn and apply modern engineering practices and productivity tooling as adopted by the organisation. **Required skills \& experience** **Mandatory technical skills:** * Solid experience in enterprise software development with strong hands‑on contribution in **Java and microservices** . * Strong knowledge of **Java** , **Spring Boot** , Spring ecosystem, REST APIs, and OpenAPI/Swagger. * Working experience with **messaging/streaming** concepts and platforms such as **Kafka / MQ / Event Hubs / Spring Cloud Stream** . * Exposure to **containers and Kubernetes** (AKS / OpenShift exposure preferred). **Data \& persistence:** * Good knowledge of relational databases such as **Oracle / PostgreSQL / DB2** , and schema/versioning practices (e.g., Liquibase). **Domain (preferred):** * Exposure to **Payments / Banking** domain and regulated delivery environments is a strong advantage (payments processing concepts, integration patterns, operational rigor). 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 uphold: · **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 DE\&I 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. * Specific benefits may vary by location. At Finastra, each individual is unique, bringing their own ideas, thoughts, cultural beliefs, backgrounds, and experiences together. We learn from one another, embrace and celebrate our differences, and create an environment where everyone feels safe to be themselves. Be unique, be exceptional, and help us make a difference at Finastra!