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 Director , the Senior Software Enginner designs, develops, analyzes, and maintains high-quality software product applications. This position is located in Pune. Senior software Engineer – Cloud‑Native Microservices We’re looking for a hands‑on, expert‑level Java engineer to build and evolve cloud‑native microservices that power mission‑critical platforms. You will work closely with Solution & Technical Architects, Developer Leads, and partner teams to design, implement, and ship resilient services at scale. This is a code‑first leadership role: you will own complex services end‑to‑end, raise engineering quality bars, and mentor others on modern distributed systems practices. What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities) Architecture & Design Design and implement microservices in Java (preferably Spring Boot / Spring Cloud) with clean architecture, domain‑driven design (DDD), and well‑bounded contexts. Model APIs and events using OpenAPI/Swagger and AsyncAPI; define idempotent, versioned contracts and backward‑compatible schema evolution. Build event‑driven flows using Kafka/Pulsar (streams, outbox, replay, exactly‑once/at‑least‑once semantics) and transactional messaging patterns. Apply resiliency patterns (circuit breakers, timeouts, retries, bulkheads) and performance‑oriented design (threading, async/non‑blocking IO with Virtual Threads / CompletableFuture, connection pooling, profiling). Implementation & Quality Write high‑quality Java code with strong unit, contract, integration, and performance tests (JUnit, AssertJ, Testcontainers, WireMock, Gatling, JMH). Ensure observability by design: distributed tracing (OpenTelemetry), structured logging (JSON), metrics (Micrometer/Prometheus), health checks, and golden signals. Champion secure coding (OWASP Top 10, secrets management, OAuth2/OIDC/JWT), data governance (PII masking, encryption at rest/in transit), and SAST/DAST gate compliance. Cloud, Platform & Delivery Containerize services (Docker) and deploy to Kubernetes (Helm/Kustomize); optimize resources (HPA, liveness/readiness probes) and implement blue/green and canary rollouts. Automate CI/CD (GitHub Actions / Azure DevOps / Jenkins) using trunk‑based development, feature flags, and progressive delivery. Partner with Architects on non‑functional requirements (latency, throughput, availability, cost), perform load and chaos testing, and drive SLO/SLA adherence. Legacy Modernization & Data Integration Work effectively with existing relational database constructs such as stored procedures, functions, sequences, triggers, and batch jobs. Assess legacy database‑centric or monolithic designs and drive migration to modern, microservices‑based architectures. Refactor or redesign stored‑procedure‑heavy logic into service‑based, domain‑aligned implementations, ensuring data consistency, performance, and backward compatibility. Define data migration and co‑existence strategies (dual‑writes, strangler pattern, phased decommissioning) during modernization initiatives. Collaboration & Mentoring Work with Solution and Technical Architects during discovery and grooming; refine requirements into executable designs. Collaborate with vendor teams (e.g., Cybage) by reviewing designs and PRs, enforcing standards, and providing clear, constructive feedback. Mentor engineers on microservices design, concurrency, performance tuning, observability, testing discipline, and modernization best practices. What You’ll Bring (Required Qualifications) 6-8+ years of professional software development experience; 4+ years building Java microservices in production. Deep expertise in Java 17+, Spring Boot/Spring Cloud, Gradle/Maven, REST/JSON; gRPC/Protobuf is a plus. Strong experience with Kafka (streams, schema registry – Avro/Protobuf, consumer groups, partitioning, rebalancing) and transactional data patterns (sagas, outbox). Solid understanding of distributed systems (consistency models, CAP, retries vs idempotency, back pressure, eventual consistency, caching). Proven experience with relational databases, including hands‑on knowledge of stored procedures, sequences, indexing strategies, and query optimization. Demonstrated ability to modernize legacy systems and data models into scalable, cloud‑native microservices. Production experience on Kubernetes and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP): networking, service mesh (Istio/Linkerd – bonus), secrets, IAM, and cost awareness. Strong testing discipline: unit, contract (Pact/AssertJ JSON), integration (Testcontainers), E2E, performance (Gatling/JMH), and CI automation. Observability expertise: OpenTelemetry, Micrometer, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK; ability to debug production issues using traces and high‑cardinality logs. Security experience: OAuth2/OIDC/JWT, TLS/mTLS, certificate rotation, vulnerability remediation, SAST/DAST familiarity. Ability to review architectural and vendor deliverables, identify gaps, and guide remediation. Experience with Vert.x and/or gRPC. Nice to Have (Preferred) Knowledge of CQRS/Event Sourcing, workflow orchestration (Temporal/Cadence), or Debezium/CDC. Data stores: Postgres/MySQL, Redis, MongoDB/Cosmos/DocumentDB, Elasticsearch/OpenSearch. API gateways and service mesh capabilities (rate limiting, circuit breaking, authN/authZ). Prior experience with platform engineering, internal developer platforms, or Backstage. 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. The company privacy policy can be found here Finastra Privacy Policy