Architect

Job Description Join Us as We Make Possibilities Happen Every action we take as 1ACI redefines what's possible. As Innovators, we Envision possibilities. As Developers, we Build possibilities. As Leaders, we Empower possibilities. At ACI, we're not just driving payments at the speed of change. We're Making Possibilities Happen. Our people are the core of our business. Our 1ACI team represents a globally diverse, passionate and dedicated group of thousands of individuals around the world who share a common commitment to making our customers successful by driving the future of payments. As a Architect in Pune, you can help make possibilities happen. Summary: We are looking for a Software Architect to lead the design and development of scalable, secure, and high-performance software systems. This role is ideal for a hands-on technologist who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about building robust engineering foundations in the tech ecosystem. Responsibilities: - Lead and execute the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), from concept to deployment. - Create flowcharts, system layouts, and technical documentation to capture requirements and propose effective solutions. - Define and evolve architecture for large-scale, distributed systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability. - Collaborate closely with product managers, engineering leads, and stakeholders to align technical strategies with business objectives. - Actively participate in agile ceremonies including grooming sessions, sprint planning, and demo calls. - Guide engineering teams in adopting best practices for design, coding, testing, and deployment. - Evaluate and recommend modern technologies, frameworks, and tools that suit both the Indian market and global scalability needs. - Ensure systems are secure, cost-optimized, and high-performing, particularly in cloud-native environments. - Conduct design and code reviews and mentor senior engineers and technical leads to foster growth and technical excellence. - Champion innovation and continuous improvement in engineering processes, tools, and architectural approaches. Minimum Requirements: - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. - 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in an architectural role. - Strong expertise in Java languages and programming. - Deep understanding of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and event-driven systems. - Extensive hands-on experience in building responsive and dynamic user interfaces using Angular or equivalent front-end frameworks. - Experience with at least one of the cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Tanzu, etc) - Solid knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) - Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and Observability tools. (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana, ELK) - Ability to collaborate with a global team and work with attention to detail & multitask under tight deadlines. - Excellent communication and leadership skills. Preferred Skills: - Experience working with Indian and global engineering teams. - Exposure to fintech, e-commerce, SaaS, or enterprise platforms. - Certifications in cloud architecture or software design (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect) Benefits: In return for your expertise, we offer growth, opportunity, and a competitive compensation and benefits package in a casual work environment. Are you ready to help us transform the world of electronic payments To learn more about ACI Worldwide, visit our web site at www.aciworldwide.com.