Associate Software Engineer

Who are we?

At Finastra, we are a dynamic global provider of open finance software solutions, dedicated to expanding access to financial services. Our innovative applications span Lending, Payments, Treasury and Capital Markets, and Universal Banking. Proudly serving over 8,000 customers, including 45 of the world's top 50 banks, we aim to boost financial inclusion for all. Join us and be part of a vibrant company that embraces diverse perspectives, and is committed to doing well by doing good.

J ob Title: Associate Software Engineer
Location: Pune, India
Experience Required: 6 months to 2 years

Job Summary:

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Associate Software Engineer with 6 months to 2 years of experience in software development. The ideal candidate will have strong programming skills in C/C++, a solid understanding of object-oriented concepts, and familiarity with operating systems, databases, and middleware technologies. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on complex systems and contribute to high-impact projects in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain software applications using C/C++.
• Apply OOPS principles including inheritance, polymorphism, and encapsulation.
• Utilize Templates, STL, Exception Handling, and Operator Overloading.
• Work with advanced concepts like Multiple Inheritance and RTTI.
• Understand and apply operating system fundamentals including memory management and virtual storage.
• Use Unix commands for system monitoring and debugging (e.g., ps, pstack, pmap, vmstat, iostat, netstat).
• Handle message queues (MQ), including message structure and conversion.
• Optimize database queries using Oracle, indexes, and explain plans.
• Analyze AWR reports and identify performance bottlenecks.
• Independently research and resolve technical challenges.
• Detect and resolve memory leaks and segmentation faults.
• Understand transaction concepts and client-server architecture.
• Work with CORBA and IDL for distributed systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle.

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in C/C++ programming.
• Strong understanding of OOPS , STL , and Templates .
• Familiarity with Unix/Linux environments.
• Knowledge of Oracle 10g or higher and database optimization techniques.
• Experience with middleware technologies , preferably Tuxedo .
• Good analytical and logical reasoning skills.
• Awareness of software engineering practices in design, coding, and testing.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Team-oriented mindset.

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, unlimited personalized coaching via our coaching app, and access to our Gather Groups for emotional and mental support.

· Medical, life & disability insurance, retirement plan, lifestyle and other benefits*

· ESG: 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.

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!