Payments Engineer

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 for over 7,000 customers in more than 110 countries.

About the Role

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

• Design, develop, and maintain Java / Spring Boot microservices that contribute to Essence Payments capabilities, including payment processing flows, validations, and compliance/integration touchpoints.
• 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.
• Build services with a strong focus on testability, security, performance, and operability, aligned to Essence governance and NFR expectations.
• Participate in performance, resiliency, and failure‑handling practices for enterprise Payments systems.
• Understand and support containerized deployments on Kubernetes platforms such as AKS / OpenShift.
• 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, and tracing as per squad guidelines.
• 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.
• Apply modern engineering practices and productivity tooling adopted by the organization.
• Prepare for transition of the role to the standalone Universal Banking business upon completion of the sale, as expected end‑2026 / early‑2027.

Required Skills & Experience

• 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.
• 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.
• Good knowledge of relational databases such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, DB2, and schema/versioning practices (e.g., Liquibase).
• Preferred: Exposure to Payments / Banking domain and regulated delivery environments, with knowledge of payments processing concepts and integration patterns.

Benefits

• Unlimited vacation subject to local regulations and business priorities.
• Hybrid working arrangements and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.
• Confidential one‑to‑one support through an Employee Assistance Program.
• Health, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, and other financial security benefits.
• Paid time off for volunteering and donation‑matching opportunities.
• Inclusion communities and programs supporting diversity and belonging.
• Access to online learning, accredited courses, and career development tools.
• Global recognition program and regular employee feedback surveys that shape the culture.