AI Engineer Senior Specialist

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.

What will you contribute?

As part of the Head of Payment Services Strategy & Architecture team, the AI engineer designs, develops, analyzes, and maintains high-quality software product applications.  This position is located in Pune office.

Responsibilities & Deliverables:

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

• Participates in software design meetings and analyzes user needs to determine technical requirements.

• Designs and develops high-quality AI solutions

• Tests, debugs, analyzes and fixes application problems/issues.   Works closely with stakeholders to fix issues in a timely fashion.

• Follows the software development lifecycle process.

• Interacts with internal stakeholders to support product releases and/or resolve program problems.

• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Required Experience:

• software development experience including design and development.

• Expertise in Python and relevant ML libraries/frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, and Hugging Face Transformers.

• Familiarity with JSON, RESTful APIs, HTML, CSS, SQL preferred.

• Strong understanding of NLP techniques, including transformer architectures.

• Hands-on experience fine-tuning private LLMs (e.g., LLaMA, Gemma)

• Experience in RAG techniques, knowledge retrieval systems, and integrating LLMs with external data sources.

• Experience with cloud services for model deployment and scaling

• Financial industry experience preferred.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

• Knowledge of software development methodologies and the software development lifecycle.

• Ability to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity independently.

• Strong technical, analytical, and development skills.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills; effective customer service skills.

• Ability to work independently or within a team environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

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.

*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!