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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.
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.
What will you contribute?
As a Senior Cloud and Infrastructure Engineer, you will play a key role in building, operating and evolving the cloud, infrastructure and networking capabilities supporting our business and customers.
This is a hands-on technical role spanning cloud platforms, physical infrastructure and networking, with a particular emphasis on network engineering. You will help deliver resilient, secure and scalable infrastructure within a highly regulated financial-services environment. The role will report to the Head of Cloud Infrastructure Engineering and will be based in London.
Responsibilities & Deliverables:
- Design, implement, operate and continuously improve secure, scalable and resilient cloud and infrastructure environments.
- Lead hands-on networking activities across virtual networks, subnets, VLANs, routing, switching, firewalls and connectivity between cloud and physical environments.
- Support the operation and management of cloud platforms, physical infrastructure and networking services.
- Monitor infrastructure health and performance, proactively resolving complex cloud, infrastructure and networking issues.
- Identify opportunities to automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration through Infrastructure as Code and scripting.
- Embed security, resilience and compliance considerations into infrastructure design and operations.
- Collaborate with Cloud, Infrastructure, Security and wider technology teams to deliver reliable end-to-end solutions.
- Contribute to technical documentation, engineering standards and infrastructure transformation initiatives.
Required Experience:
- Strong hands-on experience across networking, cloud and infrastructure engineering, with particularly strong networking fundamentals.
- Strong knowledge of networking concepts including VPN, VNets, subnets, Private Link Networking and VLANs, with the ability to confidently troubleshoot network environments.
- Practical experience designing, implementing and supporting cloud infrastructure in production environments.
- Experience supporting secure, resilient and highly available technology environments.
- Strong troubleshooting capabilities across infrastructure and network layers.
- Experience with infrastructure automation and Infrastructure as Code would be advantageous.
- Experience within financial services, fintech, payments, lending or another regulated environment is strongly preferred.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a practical and team-oriented approach.
Nice to Have:
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code tooling such as Terraform or Ansible.
- Scripting experience using PowerShell, Bash or Python.
- Experience with CI/CD and DevOps/DevSecOps practices.
- Experience using Network management tools like Infoblox
- Experience supporting hybrid cloud and on-premises environments.
- Knowledge of security and compliance
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.
