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 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 Software Engineer is:
Plans, designs, develops and tests software systems or applications for software enhancements and new Company products. Majority of time spent on PC. Some limited Travel required, may be domestic or international.
A typical day at ACI for a Software Engineer is:
Responsible for designing, developing, testing and delivering high quality software/solutions.
Creates and reviews product/project deliverables according to the life cycle methodologies (i.e., impact assessments, external and internal specifications, manuals, education material, etc.).
Researches and resolves customer reported problems.
Maintains working knowledge of the hardware platform, network and application layers.
Manages the software dependencies for use in implementing proper solutions.
Exhibits good technical and business judgment and thorough understanding of how customers use the Company product when dealing with product requirements, complex design issues, and tradeoffs.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience needed to succeed in this role:
Higher education (Bachelor's degree) in computer science or related field.
2 years software development experience with an object-oriented programming language. We use primarily Java, but believe that software developers need to be flexible and able to upskill on new languages and tools quickly.
Willingness to learn, both old and new technologies and to solve problems.
An attitude to take on challenges.
Able to collaborate with a highly collaborative team.
Good oral and written communication skills are required, including ability to interface well with others.
Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure are required.
Ability to organize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously is required.
Should be self-motivated and capable of working independently
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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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
- Two years of software development experience
- Experience with an object-oriented programming language, primarily Java
- Ability and willingness to learn new technologies and tools
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with a team
- Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
- Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Currently authorized to work full-time in South Africa
ACI Worldwide Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ACI Worldwide and has not been reviewed or approved by ACI Worldwide.
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision coverage are complemented by HSA options, disability insurance, AD&D, and wellbeing programs. Offerings span core medical protection with added wellness support.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and pension/retirement options support long‑term savings. Additional programs such as an employee stock purchase plan contribute to financial security over time.
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Flexible Benefits — A flexible, hybrid office culture with work‑from‑home options and adaptable schedules supports work‑life balance. Paid time off and country‑tailored packages allow alignment of benefits to local needs.
ACI Worldwide Insights
What We Do
ACI Worldwide is a global software company that provides mission-critical real-time payment solutions to corporations. Customers use our proven, scalable and secure solutions to process and manage digital payments, enable omni-commerce payments, present and process bill payments, and manage fraud and risk. We combine our global footprint with local presence to drive the real-time digital transformation of payments and commerce.
