At Umpisa Inc., our mission is to make the Philippines be known globally as a tech hub. 

Umpisa Inc. is a progressive technology services company that partners with select industries, clients and people to work on pioneering and industry-changing solutions via digital transformation, modern software development and venture building.

We create a set of world-class and impactful products and solutions to help organizations and individuals live better lives. We offer demanding, challenging and rewarding careers in software development, product development, emerging technologies, and more for the right candidates.

Essential Skills:

• Aligns with our values: Excellence, Integrity, Professionalism, People Success, Customer Success, Fun, Innovation and Diversity
• Strong communication skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent problem-solving ability
• Would like to work as part of a self-organizing Scrum team in a scaled agile framework
• Must be a self-starter and loves to collaborate with the team and client

As a Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will provide strategic and technical leadership across multiple high-impact sectors, helping shape digital transformation initiatives and identify technology-driven opportunities. This role is centered on advising stakeholders on innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, accessibility, scalability, and global competitiveness across diverse business environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in digital banking, payment systems, open banking, blockchain, AI-driven financial services, and financial inclusion technologies.
• Support initiatives reshaping the financial landscape through secure, efficient, and user-centric platforms.
• Ensure alignment with cybersecurity, compliance, and regulatory frameworks.
• Advise on smart property technologies, digital asset management systems, IoT-enabled infrastructure, and data-driven property valuation tools.
• Support solutions that enhance property value, operational efficiency, and livability through technology integration.
• Provide insight into digital underwriting, claims automation, embedded insurance, AI risk assessment, and customer experience platforms.
• Support technology adoption strategies to expand insurance accessibility and operational efficiency.
• Advise on digital learning ecosystems, LMS platforms, AI-powered education tools, data analytics in learning, and hybrid delivery models.
• Support initiatives transforming learning experiences for digital learners and workforce upskilling programs.
• Guide digital transformation strategies, cloud adoption, automation, SaaS integration, and scalable tech infrastructure.
• Support ecosystem development, innovation enablement, and technology-driven business acceleration.
• Provide expertise in omnichannel commerce, digital payment integration, AI-driven customer analytics, supply chain digitization, and last-mile technologies.
• Support strategies that expand business reach into regional and global markets through digital platforms.

Requirements

Essential Skills

• Aligns with our values: Excellence, Integrity, Professionalism, People Success, Customer Success, Fun, Innovation and Diversity
• Strong communication skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Would like to work as part of a self-organizing Scrum team in a scaled agile framework
• Must be a self-starter and loves to collaborate with the team and client
• Deep domain expertise across Banking & FinTech, Real Estate & PropTech, Insurance, EdTech, Startups & SMBs, Retail/Ecommerce, and Logistics
• Strategic thinking and strong business acumen
• Business consulting / advisory mindset
• Experience advising stakeholders on innovative solutions, engaging with senior stakeholders and business leaders, and acting as a trusted advisor
• Experience facilitating discovery and consultation sessions and driving alignment and collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or a relevant field aligned with the area of expertise
• 8–10 years of industry experience in IT, digital transformation, or technology advisory
• Relevant certifications in cloud, cybersecurity, data analytics, or project management
• Evidence of continuous learning through industry trainings, conferences, thought leadership activities, published insights, frameworks, best-practice contributions, or facilitation and advisory experience
• Eligible to work in the Philippines
• Able to work 2 days per week on-site
• Master’s degree or postgraduate studies in a relevant discipline are an advantage

Benefits