A career in FinTech holds infinite possibilities – especially at Oracle. We spoke with some of our product developers in India to find out how being part of Oracle Financial Services has helped accelerate their careers and transform the world of finance.
Developing the future of finance
Over 2,000 customers around the world trust Oracle Financial Services to help them shape the future of banking. Our product development team is leading the way in FinTech by future-proofing essential financial services.
When Ketki joined Oracle in 2008, the global banking industry was already changing. “Bank customers had started expecting anytime-anywhere banking over traditional options,” she explains. “I wanted to be part of this growth and provide innovative solutions for channel banking.”
Her work identifies the latest industry trends and investment areas for our products. “The rising demand for artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and the internet of things has accelerated the modernization of the banking industry,” she explains enthusiastically. Augmented reality isn’t just for gamers – Ketki is researching how it can delight customers with convenient banking options.
This focus on innovation and product development is what first drew Perumal to Oracle Financial Services. “Being a database developer, joining Oracle was the right choice for me,” he shares.
Right now, he’s moving product applications to a new architecture. He’s excited about the possibilities of this latest project – and it’s why he thinks product developers can really grow at Oracle Financial Services. “There’s more scope for new learning,” Perumal enthuses. “We’re getting a chance to develop the product from scratch.”
One myth he wants to dispel? “There’s an assumption that Oracle Financial Services has fewer opportunities, which is just not true. I found exciting opportunities on this team, and I’m learning a lot.” We may serve many industries across the globe, from healthcare to banking, but we’re one Oracle.
Work with transformational technologies
According to Madhavi, this is the perfect team for India’s top developers. “My team is growing, bringing in new products across our global networks,” the product manager tells us. “Every developer on our team gets great technical and functional experience.”
At Oracle, these developers get to work on the world’s most modern, secure, and cost efficient cloud platform as they migrate financial services to the cloud.
“This is a career where you use technologies like big data and advanced analytics to help financial institutions withstand shocks like the global financial crisis,” explains Sonny Singh, executive vice president of Oracle Financial Services. “[We] use transformational technologies like AI and machine learning to combat financial crime, to prevent money laundering, and put an end to drug trafficking, human trafficking, and terrorism.”
Ketki thinks it’s Oracle’s agile work culture that makes this innovation possible – and that’s why top developers can make a real impact on her team. “Oracle gives employees the freedom to voice their opinions and ideas. This is a place where we welcome ideas and don’t shy away from taking risks to succeed and innovate.”
Grow a career without limits
After almost two decades at Oracle, Sanjyot is still finding new ways to grow and learn. “Oracle has helped me grow professionally as well as personally throughout my tenure. It’s helped shape me into a better leader,” she shares. As our principal software developer, she’s learned how to create a strong team and guide new team members up the curve, helping them build their careers.
Making sure our teams have the right tools, training, and opportunities means developers can explore their full potential and future-proof their skill sets. At Oracle Financial Services, Sanjyot can define her own path forward.
“It’s a challenging environment that always ensures amazing learning and growth opportunities,” she explains. “We observe the needs of the hour, innovate, and incorporate those needs into our products.”
Finding a balance
Since joining our payments systems team, Madhavi too has grown her career, from consultant to product manager. “It’s been a rich learning experience,” she tells us. Her sharp initiative has helped her develop as a business analyst, learning to assess customer needs and build specifications. “This gives me the chance to enhance our products so we can satisfy our customers,” she enthuses.
In 2020, she left Oracle – only to return a few months later. Supportive managers, career opportunities, and our positive culture are the main things that drew her back. “Work-life balance and a healthy work environment are the biggest benefits,” she shares. “That’s the reason I chose to come back to Oracle. As a working woman, I’m able to achieve my career goals and my personal goals.”
“The work culture is the best part,” Sanjyot agrees. “It feels like a family in the workplace.” For her, team building exercises, family days, team lunches and dinner parties, Fun Fridays, and coding competitions all help make work more enjoyable.
With transformational technologies at their fingertips and endless opportunities to grow, it’s no wonder top developers thrive at Oracle Financial Services.
Do you want to join a team with first-class learning and development opportunities? Apply now and help us create the future of FinTech.
The editorial team is comprised of members of the Oracle Talent Advisory group, with a wide-range of employer branding responsibilities. They partner with employees across Oracle to capture stories that showcase our company, culture and career opportunities, and help candidates envision their #LifeAtOracle.
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