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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 Architect in Omaha, NE or Norcross, GA you will join a diverse, passionate team, dedicated to powering the world’s payments ecosystem!
About the Role
ACI Worldwide is seeking an experienced Senior Architect to lead the design and evolution of our cloud-native payment solutions running on AWS. You'll be responsible for architecting scalable, secure, and high-performance systems that process billions of dollars in transactions daily. This role combines deep technical expertise with strategic thinking to shape the future of our payment platform.
As a Senior Architect, you'll translate complex business requirements into elegant technical solutions, mentor engineering teams, and drive architectural excellence across our product portfolio. You'll work at the intersection of real-time payment processing and large-scale batch operations, ensuring our systems meet the demands of global financial institutions.
What You'll Do
Architecture & Technical Leadership
Design and architect cloud-native solutions on AWS for both real-time payment processing and batch transaction systems
Define technical standards, design patterns, and best practices for Java Spring Boot microservices architecture
Lead architectural reviews and provide guidance on scalability, performance, security, and cost optimization
Translate business requirements into technical specifications and architecture roadmaps
Make critical technology decisions balancing innovation, risk, and business value
Collaboration & Mentorship
Mentor and coach software engineering teams on architectural principles and cloud-native design
Partner with product management, engineering, and operations teams to align technical solutions with business goals
Conduct design reviews and provide technical guidance throughout the development lifecycle
Drive adoption of modern engineering practices including CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and observability
Innovation & Strategy
Research and evaluate emerging technologies to enhance our payment platform capabilities
Identify opportunities to modernize legacy systems and improve platform performance
Contribute to enterprise architecture strategy and cross-product technology alignment
Stay current with AWS services, Java ecosystem innovations, and payment industry trends
What You Bring
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
10 years of software architecture and development experience
Deep expertise with AWS cloud services (EC2, Lambda, ECS, RDS, S3, CloudWatch, etc.)
Strong background in Java and Spring Boot for building enterprise applications
Proven experience architecting high-volume, mission-critical systems
Expert knowledge of microservices architecture, API design, and distributed systems
Strong understanding of cloud security, compliance, and operational best practices
Experience with both real-time/online and batch processing architectures
Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in payments, financial services, or other regulated industries
AWS certifications (Solutions Architect Professional or equivalent)
Experience with event-driven architectures and streaming platforms (Kafka, Kinesis)
Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes/EKS) and orchestration
Familiarity with infrastructure as code tools (CloudFormation, Terraform, CDK)
Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline design
Experience leading architecture for global, multi-region deployments
Work Environment & Benefits
Hybrid work model with flexibility (2-3 days in-office per week)
Competitive compensation including base salary, bonus, and equity
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Professional development opportunities and certification support
Collaborative culture with brilliant colleagues solving complex challenges
Occasional travel may be required (10-20%)
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 #18653)
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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