Job Description

Powering the world’s payments ecosystem

ACI powers the payments ecosystem – globally, and you power ACI. You’ll innovate, collaborate, and grow – in an energetic technology culture with decades of proven success. ACIers – in all roles and levels – are truly your colleagues and many are your friends. Our size and reach allow you to see the global impact of your work. You are visible, your talents are valued, and you are empowered to shape the future of payments.

As a Sr Software Engineer in Norcross, GA or Omaha, NE, you will join a diverse, passionate team, dedicated to powering the world’s payments ecosystem!

JOB PURPOSE

The Senior Software Engineer designs and architects complex software features and systems. This senior technical position leads technical discussions, drives engineering best practices, mentors engineers, and makes critical architectural decisions that impact product quality and team productivity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Architecture & Technical Leadership

• Design and architect complex features and systems with scalability in mind
• Lead technical discussions and make architectural decisions for team projects
• Drive best practices for code quality, testing, and software craftsmanship
• Conduct design reviews and provide technical guidance to team members
• Champion adoption of AI-powered tools and best practices across the team

Development & Code Quality

• Develop high-quality, maintainable code for complex features
• Optimize application performance and resolve scalability bottlenecks
• Lead incident response and troubleshooting for critical production issues
• Implement comprehensive testing strategies including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests

Mentorship & Collaboration

• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers on technical skills and best practices
• Collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams on product strategy
• Conduct technical interviews and participate in hiring decisions
• Share knowledge through documentation, tech talks, and code reviews

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field; Master's preferred
• Equivalent experience (7+ years) may substitute for degree

Experience

• 5-8 years of professional software development experience
• Proven track record of leading technical projects and delivering complex systems
• Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction
• Payments, financial services, or regulated industry experience preferred

Technical Skills

• Expert proficiency in multiple programming languages and frameworks
• Deep understanding of software architecture patterns and design principles
• Experience with distributed systems, microservices, and event-driven architectures
• Strong system design and scalability expertise
• Knowledge of application runtime environments and underlying infrastructure platforms
• Performance optimization and debugging experience at scale
• Talented use of AI tools and integration of AI/ML capabilities into applications
• Programming Languages: Java, J2EE, and Python
• Frameworks & Architecture: Microservices, Spring Boot
• API Development: REST API
• Testing & Tools: Postman
• Databases: Oracle & PostgreSQL
• CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, and Azure Pipelines
• Containerization & Orchestration: Docker and Kubernetes
• Cloud Platforms: AWS (EC2, SR, and Lambda)
• Work Management Tools: Azure DevOps, and Confluence
• AI Tools: Claude and Microsoft Copilot

Preferred Technical Skills:

• Frontend Technologies: Angular
• Monitoring & Observability: Prometheus and Grafana
• Messaging & Streaming: RabbitMQ

Professional Skills

• Excellent technical communication and presentation skills
• Strong leadership and mentorship abilities
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Cross-functional collaboration and influence

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with large-scale distributed systems and high-traffic applications
• Conference speaking or technical blog with significant following
• Advanced certifications in relevant technologies
• Experience with security best practices and secure software development

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Hybrid work model (2-3 days in-office); multiple office locations available
• 5-10% travel for conferences, training, or cross-team collaboration
• On-call rotation participation; occasional extended hours for critical releases

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

ACI Worldwide is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position does not offer sponsorship for employment visa status or work permit now or in the future.

In return for your expertise, we offer opportunities for growth, career development, and a competitive compensation and benefits package—all within an innovative and collaborative work environment.

Are you ready to help us transform the payments ecosystem? To learn more about ACI Worldwide, visit our web site at www.aciworldwide.comJob ID (Requisition #18578)

ACI Worldwide is an AA/EEO employer in the United States, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and an EEO employer globally.

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ACI Worldwide is a global leader in mission-critical, real-time payments software Our proven, secure and scalable software solutions enable leading corporations, fintechs and financial disruptors to process and manage digital payments, power omni-commerce payments, present and process bill payments, and manage fraud and risk We combine our global footprint with a local presence to drive the real-time digital transformation of payments and commerce.