Technical Engineer, Customer Support

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?

As part of the US Payments, Customer Support team, the Technical Support Engineer, Customer Support will be responsible to support customers using Finastra payments systems and customer systems. The support will include functional application support, system technical configuration support, internal coordinating between internal stakeholders including but not limited to Finastra Product, Infrastructure and Development teams. The ideal candidate will be passionate about technology, resourceful, and have excellent skills working with a team. We are looking for an individual who is able to understand and Technical Support and high-level infrastructure support. On a daily basis, you will collaborate with our Support Engineers, Infrastructure, Product and Development to effectively support customers on their Payments platform. Knowledge of payments systems, with a good understanding of customer systems and customer facing skills is mandatory.

Responsibilities & Deliverables:

Your deliverables as a Technical Support Engineer will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide professional application and technical support & consultation to clients of Finastra Payment products
• Triage functional application issues, payment processing issues and guiding customers utilization Payment systems.
• Execute escalation procedures when applicable, as defined by management
• Involvement in the projects, throughout the development and implementation life cycle, to ensure the actual implementation meets the requirements
• Work collaboratively with customers’ and Finastra technical groups for connectivity to various interfaces/applicationssuch as the Federal Reserve Bank, Depository Financial Institutions, and other third-party vendors
• Work assigned cases through the full case management life cycle
• Continually monitor and update all assigned cases in Salesforce CRM with timeliness, accuracy, and relevant information using appropriate customer-facing communication as judged by management
• Create and maintain documentation pertaining to daily operations of the group
• Assist with day-to-day team coordination as a backup to management
• Closely follow all processes as formally documented and as otherwise defined by management; seek and suggest improvements to process
• Maintain and expand support expertise by learning, as necessary, International and Domestic Payments Products and the software applications Finastra sells
• Contribute to a positive atmosphere of teamwork through collaborative behavior and open communications
• Provide accurate and consistent statuses and reporting on different levels

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as Technical Support demonstrating success, and support in a cross functional team environment
• Excellent communication and customer support skills, will be corresponding with senior leadership to successfully solve complex problems exercising judgement based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
• Incident Management experience by participating in a bridge calls for major incidents, and documenting troubleshooting steps and service restoration details
• Payments industry knowledge and expertise working with FedWires, Swift, Nacha and TCH Payments is a plus.
• Experience in supporting SaaS software

Technical Knowledge

• Knowledge of SQL, Power BI (is a plus), MQ, SoapUI, Jenkins (plus), Unix and Java (plus)
• Familiarity with ServiceNow, Agile methodologies, basic Network troubleshooting
• Windows based technology such as
• Finastra software delivery and implementation procedures and relevant methodologies
• Understanding in system integrations using MQ, SFTP, API, Webservices is a plus
• Education / Certification: Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience

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.