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.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Salesforce certifications, such as Salesforce Certified Administrator, Salesforce Certified Platform Developer, or Salesforce Certified Release Manager, are highly desirable.
• Proven experience in Salesforce release management and deployment processes.
• Proficiency in Salesforce configuration, metadata, and development tools.
• Strong understanding of version control systems and CI/CD practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of Agile or Scrum methodologies is a plus.
  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!

• Release Planning: Collaborate with development teams and business stakeholders to understand the release requirements and priorities. Create and maintain release schedules and plans, considering dependencies and risks. Ensure alignment with Salesforce best practices and governance standards.
• Release Management: Execute Salesforce release processes, including development, testing, and production deployments. Use version control systems to track changes and maintain a release repository. Manage and document release-related activities, such as change sets, packages, and metadata deployments.
• Quality Assurance: Perform pre-release testing to identify and address any issues or conflicts. Implement and maintain continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines where applicable.
• Environment Management: Maintain and configure Salesforce sandboxes and environments for development, testing, and staging. Ensure data integrity and consistency across different environments. Monitor and manage sandbox refreshes as needed.
• Governance and Compliance: Ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements during deployments. Implement and enforce change management and version control processes. Monitor and track the use of Salesforce features and licenses to optimize costs.
• Documentation and Reporting: Create and maintain release documentation, including release notes and deployment instructions. Provide regular status updates to project teams and stakeholders. Analyze release performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Troubleshooting and Support: Investigate and resolve deployment issues and conflicts promptly. Provide support to developers and administrators during release-related activities. Assist in troubleshooting and resolving production issues related to Salesforce.