ACI Worldwide

Sr Professional Services Developer

ACI Worldwide • $100K — $130K *
Norcross, GA 30093In-Person
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years hands-on software development experience, particularly with COBOL.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to independently handle complex issues.
  • Proven analytical skills for root-cause analysis in production environments.
  • Excellent communication abilities, especially in conveying technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and deliver COBOL software solutions for the Money Transfer System (MTS).
  • Take complete ownership of technical design, implementation, and unit testing processes.
  • Provide effort estimates and progress updates to management and technical leads.
  • Research and resolve complex software issues across multiple system layers.
  • Maintain an in-depth knowledge of MTS application logic and its operations in high-availability settings.
  • Coordinate and lead a small project team's work and task planning.
  • Act as a subject matter expert for CSM functionality, offering guidance to peers.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet all functional and operational requirements.

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment with options for remote work.
  • Opportunity for occasional domestic or international travel.
  • Engagement with mission-critical financial transaction systems.
  • Chance to work in a highly regulated and dynamic environment.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Summary:

This role is for a COBOL developer working on ACI's Money Transfer System (MTS), a long-standing, mission-critical transaction processing platform. The MTS Developer is responsible for designing, developing, enhancing, and supporting COBOL-based MTS software, with a strong focus on CSM-related functionality. The role requires deep technical ownership, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively within a complex, regulated environment.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Independently designs, develops, tests, and delivers high-quality COBOL-based software solutions for MTS, with a strong focus on CSM-related functionality and enhancements.
  • Take full ownership of assigned work, including technical design, implementation, unit testing, and delivery to production.
  • Provide accurate effort estimates and status updates (e.g., timelines, completion percentages) to technical leads and management.
  • Research, troubleshoot, and resolve complex software issues across application, system, and integration layers while adhering to established development standards and controls.
  • Maintain deep working knowledge of MTS application logic, data flows, system dependencies, and operational impacts in high-availability environments.
  • Coordinate and, when required, technically lead the work of a small project team, including task planning and sequencing.
  • Act as a subject matter expert for CSM-related development, providing guidance, technical direction, and code-level support to peers.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Product, Services, Support) to ensure solutions meet functional, technical, and operational requirements.
  • Understand and adhere to all corporate policies, including the ACI Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.


Knowledge, Skills and Experience required for the job:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional software development experience.
  • 5+ years of hands-on software development experience, with strong proficiency in COBOL.
  • Strong ability to work independently, take ownership of complex problem spaces, and make sound technical decisions.
  • Proven analytical and troubleshooting skills, including root-cause analysis of production issues.
  • Clear and effective communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.


Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Experience needed for the job:
  • Prior experience working with MTS, CSM functionality, or similar high-volume financial transaction systems.
  • Experience supporting or enhancing systems in regulated, mission-critical environments.
  • Familiarity with system integration points, batch processing, and operational tooling common to COBOL-based platforms.
  • Exposure to customer-facing or services-adjacent development work.


Work Environment:

  • Standard office or remote work environment .
  • Majority of time spent working on a computer.
  • Occasional domestic or international travel may be required.


About ACI Worldwide

ACI Worldwide, Inc. develops, markets, installs and supports a line of software products and services primarily focused on facilitating electronic payments. The Company also distributes or acts as a sales agent for software developed by third parties. Its products and services are used principally by financial institutions, retailers, billers and electronic payment processors, both in domestic and international markets. The Company's products are sold and supported through distribution networks covering three geographic regions, including the Americas, Europe/Middle East/Africa (EMEA) and Asia/Pacific. The Company's products and services are designed to address a range of payment-related issues, including electronic payments, merchant acquiring and fraud detection and prevention. The Company's products are marketed under the ACI Worldwide, ACI Payment Systems, ACI Proactive Risk Manager, ACI Universal Payments, UP, UP Bill Payment, UP Framework and UP Immediate Payments brand names.
Learn more about ACI Worldwide
Size
3,610 employees
Market Cap
$2.4 billion
Industry
Enterprise Technology
Net Income
$72.6 million
Founded
1975
5 Year Trend
+6.4%
Revenue
$1.2 billion
NASDAQ
ACIW
* Ladders Estimates

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