Senior DevOps Engineer (Azure & Azure AI)
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a technical subject‑matter expert in DevOps and Cloud Engineering
- Lead and support Sales and pre‑sales initiatives, including solution design and demonstrations
- Collaborate with Business Unit (BU) resources and regional Global Solutions teams
- Provide technical guidance, training, and hands‑on support to internal teams
- Design, build, and maintain cloud infrastructure and DevOps pipelines (Azure; AWS is a plus)
- Support server administration and maintenance across internal and cloud environments
- Drive adoption of CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, Kubernetes, and DevOps best practices
- Develop innovative, cutting‑edge solutions and recommend process improvements
- Support Proof of Concept (PoC) implementations on demo or client environments
- Coordinate project deliverables and monitor progress to ensure timely execution
- Influence technical direction and resource allocation for programs and services
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements & Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in the IT industry
- 5+ years in DevOps, IT Support, Software Development, DBA, Implementation, or Customer Support
- Strong hands‑on experience with Azure cloud services (Citrix Cloud required; AWS is an advantage)
- Mandatory experience with Linux environments; Windows Server experience is a plus
- Proven ability to manage complex technical tasks with minimal supervision
Technical Skills
- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
- CI/CD and DevOps practices
- JavaScript
- Web & Application Servers: Apache Tomcat, IBM WebSphere, WebLogic
- REST APIs, Open API, Web Services (XML, XSD)
- Message brokers: ActiveMQ, IBM WebSphere MQ, JMS
Certifications
- AZ‑900 – Azure Fundamentals
- AI‑900 – Azure AI Fundamentals
- AZ‑305 – Azure Infrastructure Solutions
Nice to Have
- Oracle Database and Oracle Reports Services
- Shell scripting (Bash, KSH, CSH)
- Azure DevOps
- Python
- Strong DevOps‑focused background
Core Competencies
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong consulting and stakeholder‑management ability
- Analytical, innovative, and solution‑oriented mindset
- High levels of autonomy, motivation, and decision‑making capability
Education & Work Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
- Hybrid work setup
- Proficient in English
- Willingness to travel internationally; must hold a valid passport
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!
