Engineering Lead, Software Architect, Backend Developer

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.

What will you contribute ?

As part of Finastra’s AI COE, we are seeking for an Engineering Lead to oversee engineering team s and to successfully embed AI capabilities into customer service products

Responsibilities & Deliverables:

Your deliverables as an Engineering Lead will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Hire, l ead and manage a cross-functional engineering team including front-end, back-end, and Dev Ops specialists

Partner closely with the Customer Service Product Owner to translate product vision and requirements into technical solutionsO versee design, development, and deployment of a customer facing front end application that uses AI features from established platforms.

Establish engineering standards, best practices, and quality benchmarks for the de velopment team Ensure technical excellence across all aspects of development including code quality, testing, and documentation

Manage sprint execution, technical planning, and resource allocation across the engineering team Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across front-end, back-end, AI, and Dev Ops disciplines

Remove technical blockers and resolve dependencies that impact team productivity and delivery

Monitor system performance, reliability, and scalability, implementing improvements as needed

Mentor and develop engineering talent, providing technical guidance and career development service

Ensure engineering solutions meet security, compliance, and governance requirements

Collaborate with architecture and infrastructure teams to leverage shared platforms and services

Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, tools, and team capabilities

Manage technical debt and balance feature delivery with platform stability and maintainability

Required

Skills & Experience:

Understanding of customer service and service domains

Proven track record of delivering front end applications

Deep understanding of full-stack development including front-end, back-end, and infrastructure

Experience in delivering cloud native applications

Expertise in modern software development methodologies including agile and lean practices

Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with product owners and translate requirements into technical solutions

Experience leading teams through the complete software development lifecycle

Strong technical skills with hands-on experience in software architecture and design

Excellent communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Track record of building high-performing, collaborative engineering teams

Strong problem-solving abilities with focus on pragmatic, scalable solutions

Understanding of software quality practices including testing, code reviews, and technical documentation

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…