Senior Software 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, supporting over 7,000 customers, including 80% of the world’s top 50 banks, in more than 110 countries. Job Summary We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with 5-8 years of experience in designing, developing, and optimizing enterprise-grade applications. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Database technologies, Performance Tuning, and Performance Engineering practices. The role requires hands-on experience in identifying performance bottlenecks, improving application scalability, and ensuring high availability of mission-critical systems. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable enterprise applications using Java and Spring Boot. Define and implement performance engineering strategies throughout the SDLC. Conduct performance analysis, benchmarking, load testing, stress testing, and capacity planning. Identify and resolve application, database, JVM, and infrastructure performance bottlenecks. Optimize application performance through code profiling, memory management, caching, and query tuning. Analyze system metrics, logs, thread dumps, heap dumps, and GC logs to troubleshoot performance issues. Collaborate with development, QA, DevOps, and architecture teams to ensure performance requirements are met. Establish performance baselines, SLAs, and monitoring frameworks. Drive continuous improvements in system scalability, resiliency, and reliability. Mentor junior engineers and promote performance engineering best practices across teams. Required Skills & Experience Core Technologies 5-8 years of software development experience. Strong expertise in Java (8/11/17+) and Spring Boot. Good understanding of Microservices Architecture. Experience with REST APIs and distributed systems. Performance Engineering Hands-on experience with: Load Testing Stress Testing Volume Testing Endurance/Soak Testing Capacity Planning Experience using tools such as: JMeter LoadRunner Gatling BlazeMeter Dynatrace AppDynamics New Relic Performance Tuning JVM Tuning and Garbage Collection analysis. Heap Dump, Thread Dump, GC Log analysis. Memory Leak detection and Root Cause Analysis. Application profiling and optimization. Caching techniques (Redis, Hazelcast, Ehcache). Database Expertise Strong experience in SQL and Database Performance Tuning. Hands-on experience with: Oracle PostgreSQL MySQL SQL Server Query optimization, indexing, partitioning, and execution plan analysis. Monitoring & Observability Knowledge of: Prometheus Grafana ELK Stack Splunk OpenTelemetry DevOps & Cloud Experience with: Docker Kubernetes CI/CD Pipelines Jenkins/GitHub Actions Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is preferred. Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Performance Engineering or Java certifications are an added advantage. Preferred Skills Experience in high-volume transaction processing systems. Knowledge of event-driven architectures (Kafka). Experience with distributed caching and cloud-native architectures. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Nice to Have Experience in Banking/Payments/FinTech domains. Knowledge of SRE practices and reliability engineering. Experience with performance engineering in microservices and Kubernetes environments. Key Competencies Performance Optimization Root Cause Analysis Scalability Engineering Database Optimization System Architecture Technical Leadership Problem Solving Cross-functional Collaboration This role is ideal for an engineer who can combine Java development expertise with deep performance engineering and performance tuning capabilities to build highly scalable, resilient, and high-performing enterprise applications. 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 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. At Finastra, our team members are the driving force behind everything we do. We’re building an environment where bold ideas thrive, careers flourish, and innovation is a shared journey. Whether you're a recent graduate ready to shape the future or a seasoned professional seeking your next challenge, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering software solutions that redefine what’s possible in financial services. We believe growth is a shared commitment. That’s why we offer a rich ecosystem of learning—from hands-on training and mentorship to leadership development and industry certifications. You’ll have the freedom to explore new paths, deepen your expertise, and make your mark in a global fintech that’s built for the future. Our career development isn’t just a program—it’s a promise. With access to cutting-edge tools, a culture of collaboration, and a community that champions your success, you’ll be empowered to lead, challenge, and create meaningful change. Because when we grow together, we innovate together—and that’s how we shape what’s next in finance. We offer incredible career opportunities and your work in close collaboration with fantastic colleagues globally to develop and launch innovative software solutions for our customers. There is a huge range of engaging projects where you can get stuck-in and add value whilst taking advantage of our ongoing development opportunities to build and hone your skills in your chosen area. Our perks include paid holidays, flexible working hours, a pension plan, and comprehensive health initiatives. Join us to supercharge your career, collaborate with industry experts, and thrive in a nurturing environment that powers both your professional and personal growth With us, you can grow, innovate, and make a real impact. At Finastra, we are proud of the wide range of incentives and benefits we offer our employees globally, reflecting our core values: doing well by doing good, putting people first, and open opportunities. We go beyond statutory requirements to maximise our offerings, investing in flexible working policies, personal growth opportunities, and well-being programmes. Highlights include our Flexible Vacation Policy, inclusive people policies, hybrid working framework, and comprehensive well-being support through initiatives like the Employee Assistance Program, the wellbeing Champions and our monthly events and initiatives. Additionally, we emphasise sustainability through volunteering time off and donation matching, champion inclusion through multiple employee networks and cultural initiatives, and invest heavily in career and skills development. Recognition of our employees' efforts is integral, with our global recognition platform and regular employee feedback surveys shaping our inclusive and supportive workplace culture At Finastra, we are committed to creating a workplace where you feel valued and respected. We believe this environment drives innovation and we strive to build a team that reflects the varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our global ecosystem. This philosophy is at the heart of our culture and the way we work. 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