System Analyst (Card Technology)

Location: Remote (core hours GMT+8, 12:00 - 18:00)

‍Hi we’re Salmon

In today's world, traditional banking practices and conventional lenders have failed to keep pace with innovation. People deserve better financial services. At Salmon, we recognized this gap and decided to shake things up.

Led by a dynamic team of financial professionals and entrepreneurs, and backed by world-class investors, Salmon is on a mission to revolutionize financial services. We’ve built a business capable of raising over $60MM from the ADQ (the sovereign wealth fund of Abu Dhabi), World Bank Group, and other investors — despite a challenging market. Through innovative technology, intuitive product design, robust security measures, advanced data analytics, and unwavering dedication to customer saisfaction, we're redefining what it means to bank in the modern era.

We are building Salmon to become a financial technology business that works impeccably 24x365, providing easy access to finance for millions of Filipinos. We aim to foster financial inclusivity and empowerment with our customers.We thrive on challenges and opportunities for growth. Our team is constantly seeking individuals with sharp analytical minds and a knack for innovation. If you're someone who loves tackling complex problems and isn't afraid to voice your ideas, then Salmon is the perfect place for you.‍

About this role:

We’re looking for an experienced System Analyst to help us design and evolve development of debit card products and access cards for a credit line. If you know how to build APIs from scratch, navigate complex integrations, and turn business needs into scalable tech solutions especially in the world of issuers, acquirers, and payment systems - we’d like to meet.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design new features for card services to support product growth and improve operations
• Prepare clear and structured documentation for developers
• Design APIs and system integrations from scratch and improve existing ones
• Design new services and enhance current ones
• Build and manage integrations with internal teams and external providers
• Take full responsibility for tasks from business request to production release:
• Work closely with different teams on process discussion
• Set tasks for developers and QA engineers (Jira, Confluence)
• Initiate and manage release process
• Monitor service performance after release and handle incidents in production

Requirements:

• 3+ years as a System Analyst, ideally in fintech or banking
• Experience with payment services or systems
• Understanding of how acquirers, issuers, and payment systems interact
• Solid knowledge of microservice architecture and system design
• Experience with API design and integrations from the scratch
• Strong SQL skills
• Experience with incident analysis and resolution in production
• Proactive mindset — ready to suggest and implement improvements

What we create:‍

• Modern banking services for millions of Filipinos
• Cutting-edge solutions based on the best world practices and AI implementation
• Licensed neobank aiming to be a unicorn and leading fintech in the fast-growing region of Southeast Asia
• A business capable of raising over $60MM from the ADQ (the sovereign wealth fund of Abu Dhabi), World Bank Group and other investors despite the challenging market
• An environment that allows you to launch new products in 3-4 months
• A basis for expanding into new markets all over the world

What we offer:‍

• Passionate international team spanning the globe
• Rapid professional growth. Merit (and merit only) rules the day
• Reward for performance and long-term success of Salmon
• Fast track to grow internationally
• New office in Manila, Philippines
• Relocation support for eligible candidates
• Remote and hybrid options
• Medical insurance, health and wellness benefits
• Program of events and activities both online and in person

If you wanna join our team - feel free to apply!