Architect

**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.

LI-AP
- 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._

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.