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.

Your deliverables as a Senior Technical Solutions Consultant will include, but are not limited to, the following:

General Profile

• Recognized as a technical expert within the job discipline and requires in-depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline and broad

• Lead the Cloud Engineering team in providing assistance to Sales Initiatives

• Work in close collaboration with the BU Resources and regional Global Solutions teams

• Work with, and provide training and assistance for BU Resources and regional Global Solutions team in the designated application areas

• Recommend and document new processes that will result to better day to day operations

• Develops innovative/cutting-edge solutions, processes and best practices

• Impacts the direction and resource allocation for program or services

• Help in server maintenance in the internal network and in the cloud (AWS & Azure)

• Coordinate project deliverables, help monitor and evaluate the progress

• Lead on projects that require AKS and other services in Azure that require SAAS.

• Other duties as assigned.

Functional Knowledge

• Regarded as the technical expert in their particular job discipline

• Requires expert level skills in technology stacks used

• Requires in-depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline and broad knowledge of other job disciplines within the business segment, LOB or function

Problem Solving

• Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on his team/function

• Requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop and apply solutions

Impact

• Impacts the direction and resource allocation for program, project or services

• Works within general business segment/ functional policies and industry guidelines

• Impacts multiple products and customization with business segment impact

• Provides advice regarding technical direction of the business segment

Knowledge/Skills Required

• Communicates complex ideas, anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view

• Very good understanding of the market trends and current financial technology

• Technical expertise to help in building wining solutions on the Central Demo system or on client specific environment as part of Proof of Concept exercises

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Autonomy, Auto-motivation, Problem solving, and Decision making are key

• Provides technical advice and consults authoritatively with clients

• AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals

• AI-900 Azure AI Foundation

• Azure Kubernetes Service

Required Experience

• 5 years or more, experience in the IT industry

• 5 years or more, experience in IT support, DevOps, DBA, Development, Implementation or Customer Support function

• Strong knowledge and experience with Cloud platforms (Azure, Citrix Cloud) is required and  (AWS) is an advantage

• Hands on experience with Linux mandatory and with Windows Server desirable

• Able to complete complex administrative tasks with minimal supervision

• Seeks input and involvement from others to ensure all views are inputted, captured, objections were handled, and a desired tangible outcome is agreed

• Effectively presents information in a manner that is clear, fluent, and to the point demonstrates ability to adapt communication to different audiences and engage the audience.

Technical Skills Required

• Experience with Java Script

• Experience with Web and Web Application Servers (Apache Tomcat, IBM WebSphere, WebLogic)

• Experience on Open API

• Experience on REST Service

• Knowledge on Web Services, XML, XSD

• Knowledge on message brokers (ActiveMQ, IBM WebSphere MQ, JMS)

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience on Oracle Database, Oracle Reports Services 

• Knowledge on Bash/KSH/CSH

• Experience with Azure DevOps

• Experience with Python

• DevOps background highly desirable

Education/Certifications Required:

• Bachelor's Degree on: Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a Hybrid office environment

• Travel may be required, Proficieny in English is necessary

• Must have a valid passport and willingness to travel internationally on short term assignments.

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!