Subject Matter Expert (SME)

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

We are seeking a highly experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the IT industry to provide strategic and technical leadership across multiple high-impact sectors, including Banking & FinTech, Real Estate & PropTech, Insurance, EdTech, Startups & SMBs, and Retail/Ecommerce & Logistics.

The SME will play a critical role in driving digital transformation, identifying technology-driven opportunities, and advising stakeholders on innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, accessibility, scalability, and global competitiveness.

Key Responsibilities

1. Banking & FinTech

• 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.

2. Real Estate & PropTech

• 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.

3. Insurance (InsurTech)

• 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.

4. EdTech

• 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.

5. Startups & Small Businesses

• Guide digital transformation strategies, cloud adoption, automation, SaaS integration, and scalable tech infrastructure.
• Support ecosystem development, innovation enablement, and technology-driven business acceleration.

6. Retail, E-commerce & Logistics

• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 7–10+ years of industry experience in IT, digital transformation, or technology advisory
• Relevant certifications in cloud, cybersecurity, data analytics, or project management are an advantage
• Experience working across multi-industry environments is highly desirable