IFS Integration and Innovation Specialist (IGT1) | SmartRecruiters

Company Description

About IGT1 Lanka 

IGT1 is a rapidly growing offshore technology and talent solutions company based in Port City Colombo. We are a fully owned subsidiary of IGT I Holdings Sweden AB, funded by the three of world’s leading private equity firms; EQT Group, Hg, and TA Associates. We’re also proud to be a sister company of IFS, Sri Lanka’s largest and most established technology company. 

At IGT1, we partner with global businesses to provide them with an operation that maximizes efficiency, spurs growth, allows them to develop and deliver world-class product and services, and create long-term value. Our people-first culture champions diversity, teamwork, and continuous learning, creating an environment where talent thrives. 

With a team of over 500 professionals and counting, we are always looking for passionate, skilled individuals who want to make a global impact while being part of something extraordinary. 

Through our offshore collaboration model, you'll be embedded within the team of one of our esteemed international clients, contributing directly to high-impact, enterprise-level initiatives. 

About the Client: Kyriba

Kyriba is the global leader in cloud-based finance solutions, empowering CFOs and their teams to transform how they activate liquidity as a dynamic, real-time vehicle for growth and value creation. Our award-winning SaaS platform delivers comprehensive treasury, risk management, payments, and supply chain finance capabilities that enable companies to optimize their working capital and enhance financial performance.

About the role: 

As an Integration and Innovation Specialist within Kyriba's Integration & Innovation Hub (IIH), you are both a technical expert and an innovator within a global team shaping the future of treasury connectivity. Your work ensures secure, high quality, and scalable integrations between Kyriba and client fi nancial systems (ERPs, banks, and third-party APIs) —enabling treasury transformation for global enterprises. By combining technical expertise and curiosity with a passion for innovation, you help ensure Kyriba’s connectivity capabilities remain a market differentiator.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities: 

ERP & API Integration Delivery

• Design, build, and test integrations between Kyriba and leading ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Dynamics 365, Workday, etc.).
• Develop and maintain RESTful API integrations, SFTP connections, and Python-based automation scripts.
• Support real-time and batch data flows for payments, bank statements, FX deals, and GL postings.
• Configure and validate connectivity protocols (SWIFT, H2H, EBICS, AS2, SFTP).
• Ensure integration security through proper authentication, encryption, certificates, and access controls.

Technical Architecture & Troubleshooting

• Participate in integration design workshops, translating business requirements into technical specifications.
• Conduct performance testing, data validation, and root cause analysis for connectivity issues.
• Optimize configurations and data transformations for reliability and speed.
• Support production cutovers, hypercare, and proactive monitoring to ensure smooth operations.

Innovation & Automation

• Contribute to the design and testing of AI-driven automation tools (TAI, DUST) for faster integration setup, testing, and diagnostics.
• Propose enhancements to streamline recurring integration processes and eliminate manual work.
• Explore new banking technologies (instant payments, open banking, blockchain, stablecoin integrations).
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering to shape Kyriba's next-generation connectivity roadmap.

Documentation & Governance

• Maintain detailed technical documentation: integration blueprints, mapping matrices, test plans, and operational runbooks.
• Follow formal change control and quality assurance processes.
• Participate in peer reviews and knowledge sharing within the IIH and across global teams.

Qualifications

Preferred Skills and Experience: 

Experience

• 2–5 years of experience in technical consulting, SaaS integration, treasury systems, or ERP connectivity.
• Experience in fintech or enterprise financial software is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with Python (for automation, data transformation, or testing).

Technical Competencies

• Strong understanding of integration technologies: REST APIs, SFTP, XML, JSON, and flat-file exchanges.
• Exposure to AI tools, Python scripting, or automation frameworks is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with ERP platforms: SAP (ECC/S4HANA), Oracle, NetSuite, Workday, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Basic knowledge of banking protocols and file formats (ISO 20022, SWIFT, NACHA, SEPA, BAI2).
• Understanding of middleware tools (MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, Informatica) and API gateways.
• Awareness of security practices (PKI, OAuth, encryption, firewall rules, certificates).

Indicators of Success

• Curious and proactive mindset—always looking to challenge the process and find better ways to deliver value.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills, able to bridge business and technical discussions.
• Team-oriented, collaborative, and comfortable in a global follow-the-sun delivery model.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to high-quality technical delivery.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Be part of a strategic global initiative redefining how treasury connectivity is delivered.
• Work with the latest technologies in APIs, automation, and AI.
• Gain exposure to top-tier banks and global corporations.
• Collaborate with some of Kyriba's most experienced technical experts.

Additional Information

We champion flexibility and hybrid work options to support varying lifestyles and personal needs. At the same time, we value the power of in-person collaboration to build community, spark innovation, and strengthen connections. Our approach ensures you can work in ways that suit you best while still engaging with colleagues to share ideas and grow together. #LI-Hybrid #LI-DNP