Assoc Software Engineer

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 an Associate Software Engineer in Cape Town, South Africa you will join a diverse, passionate team, dedicated to powering the world’s payments ecosystem!

The purpose of the Associate Software Engineer is:

You will be working on products that customers use to process thousands of financial transactions per second, products that must always be up (24 x 7 x 365), products that have to be secure (we work with card information that fraudsters want to get their hands on), and products that have to be of excellent quality. We are looking for a Java Software Engineer with a strong focus on performance, scalability, availability, security and quality.  We offer a technically challenging environment, remote work, flexibility, a good work-life balance and an awesome bunch of people to work with.

A typical day at ACI for an Associate Software Engineer is:

• Collaborate with team members and various stakeholders to design, develop, testing and delivering performant and maintainable software solutions.
• Work as part of a small, agile team. 
• Find and implement solutions to problems. 
• Exhibits good technical and business judgment and thorough understanding of how customers use the product when dealing with product requirements, complex design issues, and trade-offs.
• Teach and be taught by others.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience needed to succeed in this role: 

• Higher education (Bachelor's degree) in computer science or related field. 

  
  

Core Capabilities:

We seek colleagues who embody our core capabilities — these shape our culture and enable us to make a meaningful impact together:

• Ensure Accountability: holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

• Drives Results: consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

• Customer Focus: building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

• Cultivate Innovation: creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.

• Collaborates: building partnerships and working collaboratively with others.

• Courage: stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in South Africa 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.com

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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