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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 missioncritical 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.

Finastra has signed an agreement to sell its Universal Banking business to Pollen Street Capital, with completion expected end 2026 / early 2027, subject to consultation and customary closing conditions. Upon completion, this role is expected to transition to the standalone Universal Banking business, creating opportunities to support its future growth and success.

Reporting to the Regional Head of Services Delivery, the Senior Technical Consultant will implement new features, be involved in upgrades, deliver customizations described in functional specifications using the Finastra Essence toolkit API and you will be involved in designing solutions for the customer needs, working closely with regional teams.

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

• Implement new features as specified
• Participate in upgrades
• Analyze technical aspects of Finastra Essence implementation including the architecture side
• Write Technical Specification Documents for offshore service
• Solution integration including offshore developments
• Develop toolkit extensions based on Finastra Essence toolkit API
• Respect high level coding and design standards, and quality best practices
• Investigate technical and functional defects and propose adequate solutions
• Ensure that development tasks meet business requirements and goals and fulfil end-user requirements
• Effective communication and mentoring junior Technical Consultants.

Required Experience:

• Relevant industry experience within the financial services sector, preferably gained through a financial institution, banking organization, or a banking software/technology company.
• Strong clients focus and impeccable professional integrity
• A degree in computer science or equivalent work experience
• Strong C/C++/C# /Java skills
• Good Unix, Linux or Windows skills
• SQL on Oracle, Sybase or MS SQL
• Finastra Essence technical knowledge is a plus
• Effective interpersonal communication skills and transparency
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Good spoken and written English

As part of our hiring process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) technology to help screen and shortlist applications. All final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team.

Compensation: 80-100k

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.

Wellbeing: Access confidential onetoone 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 donationmatching 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 everyone who wants to participate and contribute.

Career Development: Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.

Recognition: Take part in our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and share your voice through regular employee surveys that help shape our culture and ways of working.

*Specific benefits may vary by location.

At Finastra, each individual is unique-bringing their own ideas, perspectives, cultural backgrounds, and experiences. We learn from one another, value what makes us different, and create an environment where everyone feels included, supported, and able to be their authentic selves.

Be unique. Be exceptional. Help us make a difference at Finastra.