Architect

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 rolesand 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 Architect in Omaha, NE, you will join a diverse, passionate team, dedicated to powering the world's payments ecosystem! Job Summary: Responsible for synthesizing customer requirements, the technology stack, and the construction of ACI applications. Understand and refine product and customer business requirements. Translate business requirements into specific systems, applications or process design direction for ACI applications. Determine the best design patterns and application architecture for addressing business problems at hand. Lead the design and implementation phase including mentoring to Software Engineering staff. Ensures Best Practices across the organization in designated areas of expertise. Stay abreast of applicable technologies, contributing to the direction setting of a unified enterprise architecture. Job Responsibilities: Provides architectural and big picture oversight and creates Architectural Specification for the development of new or enhanced products and/or services. Identifies opportunities to implement and/or enforce compliance of ACI architectural standards, including Reference Architecture, into customer and product enhancement or development projects. Supports development and product teams by providing high-level analysis and design reviews, performance, scalability and benchmark test guidance, and subject matter expertise in technology and design. Plans, directs and maintains projects. Reviews work requests and estimates scope of projects. Plans the use of project resources. Assists Project Managers in the implementation and control of project schedules. Follows up to ensure goals were met. Researches and evaluates new technologies, design patterns, and software products to determine feasibility and desirability of incorporating their capabilities within the company's products. Perform other duties as assigned Understand and adhere to all corporate policies to include but not limited to the ACI Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. Knowledge, Skills and Experience required for the job: Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience. 7+ years related experience to include design, architectural modeling, documentation experience using UML and experience with design patterns and understanding their applicability in solving engineering needs/goals. Expert proficiency in multiple programming languages and frameworks - Java, J2EE, Python Rest API Angular Databases: Oracle and PostgreSQL CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, Azure Pipelines Containerization technologies like Docker , Kubernetes and Carvel packaging Prometheus and Grafana NATS,RabbitMQ Cloud implementations -Azure , AWS, GCI, OpenShift Jenkins, Confluence, BitBucket AI Tools: Claude and Github Copilot Performance Testing with JMeter or equivalent tools Deep understanding of software architecture patterns and design principles Experience with distributed systems, microservices, Spring Boot, and event-driven architectures Strong system design and scalability expertise Knowledge of application runtime environments and underlying infrastructure platforms especially around Container orchestration Performance optimization and debugging experience at scale Leverage use of AI tools and integration of AI/ML capabilities to accelerate development Work Environment: Standard office environment. Travel required; may be domestic or international. 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 Job ID (Requisition #18420) 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. Important Notice About Recruitment Scams Job seekers should be aware of ongoing recruitment scams where individuals or organizations impersonate legitimate companies to offer fake job opportunities. These scams often involve requests for personal information, payments, or interviews through unofficial channels. Please be cautious and verify any communications claiming to be from our company ( / @aciworldwide.com). The ACI Worldwide recruitment team will always follow official channels and will never request payment. #LI-LF1 #Hybrid About Us 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.