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 Systems Engineer in Norcross, GA or Omaha,, NE, you will join a diverse, passionate team, dedicated to powering the world’s payments ecosystem!
Position Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Systems Engineer to support and enhance our enterprise payment systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with IBM WebSphere, COBOL, AIX, Linux, and the MTS payments platform, and will be responsible for maintaining application stability, implementing enhancements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
Key Responsibilities:- Support, maintain, and enhance applications running on the MTS payments platform.
- Develop and troubleshoot COBOL programs and batch jobs in a high-volume transaction environment.
- Manage and deploy applications using IBM WebSphere Application Server.
- Perform system administration tasks on AIX and Linux servers related to application support.
- Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and development teams to ensure system reliability and compliance.
- Participate in incident management and root cause analysis for production issues.
- Document technical processes, configurations, and procedures.
- Assist in planning and executing application upgrades and migrations.
- Monitor application performance and implement tuning strategies.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of experience in application engineering or software development.
- Strong proficiency in COBOL and experience with legacy systems.
- Hands-on experience with IBM WebSphere Application Server.
- Solid understanding of AIX and Linux operating systems.
- Experience working with the MTS payments platform or similar transaction processing systems.
- Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Shell, Perl) and job scheduling tools.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Experience in financial services or payment processing environments.
- Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
- Familiarity with ITIL processes and service management tools.
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.com Job ID (Requisition #19861)
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, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in application engineering or software development
- Strong proficiency in COBOL and experience with legacy systems
- Hands-on experience with IBM WebSphere Application Server
- Solid understanding of AIX and Linux operating systems
- Experience with the MTS payments platform or similar transaction processing systems
- Familiarity with scripting languages such as Shell or Perl and job scheduling tools
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
- Experience in financial services or payment processing environments
- Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
- Familiarity with ITIL processes and service management tools
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.
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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.
