Senior Software Architect

Location: Pune

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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?

Reporting to the Manager, the Senior Software Architect will execute, deliver and document Proof of Concept (PoC) work such that it is aligned with a defined PoC framework.  The role demands a strong contribution to, and the associated education of, a Patterns & Practices (PnP) repository, including a set of reference implementations and/or libraries, that demonstrate best practices for software development.  As a Technical Evangelist of standards, best practices and technology roadmaps the candidate will engage and communicate with a breadth of stakeholders (via seminars, workshops, codefests, hackathons, etc.).  The role requires active support of a global Architecture & Development community through evolving collaboration environments and techniques. As a member of the ASTI group you will be a reviewer of, and contributor to, Architecture principles, standards, proposed Product Architecture solutions and an overall R&D Backlog.  The candidate will also be responsible for cooperative development of compliant solution architectures for various Finastra initiatives in addition to the identification of the same for adoption of R&D outputs.

Responsibilities & Deliverables:

Your deliverables as a Senior Software Architect will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Key Responsibilities

• Architect and design scalable, secure, and high-performing systems using microservices and REST APIs.
• Lead the development and integration of applications built on Java Spring Boot.
• Define and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and best practices across teams.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure quality, maintainability, and adherence to architectural guidelines.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Evaluate new tools, frameworks, and technologies to improve system efficiency and reliability.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.
• Ensure compliance with security, performance, and scalability requirements.

• 🛠 Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 9–14 years of experience in system architecture and enterprise application development.
• Strong hands-on expertise in:
  • Microservices architecture
  • RESTful API design and implementation
  • Java Spring Boot framework
• understanding of cloud platforms  Azure
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automated testing frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of software design principles
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

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!