ACI Worldwide
ACI Worldwide
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
H1B Visa SponsoreCommerce
ACI Worldwide develops real-time payments software for banks, billers, and merchants. Its technology supports payment orchestration, helps organizations modernize payment infrastructure, and is designed to improve the security and efficiency of digital commerce. The company operates in the eCommerce sector and brings decades of experience in payments technology to organizations managing evolving payment needs across global and local markets.

Software Engineering Manager, ACI Worldwide (Pune, Hybrid)

Lead software engineering teams, technical strategy, product security, and AI-enabled development for ACI Worldwide’s real-time payments software. Drive secure product delivery while developing people and aligning engineering execution with business goals.

Description

  • Oversee one or more software systems or application development functions.
  • Recruit, develop, and evaluate personnel to support efficient team operations.
  • Direct ACI development resources in line with corporate and divisional objectives.
  • Coach staff to support technical, managerial, and broader professional growth.
  • Provide regular feedback and complete performance evaluations.
  • Prepare annual staff compensation and training plans, and report on staff and project progress.
  • Partner with senior leadership to define technical direction for company products and services.
  • Lead product and service development and maintenance in accordance with strategic and business plans.
  • Manage product security through risk reduction, compliance, security training, secure development lifecycle practices, and security architecture.
  • Coordinate with internal and external organizations to support information sharing, staff development, and successful project delivery.
  • Lead AI-enabled initiatives spanning AI-accelerated software development lifecycles and AI, machine learning, and generative AI solutions delivered as products or operational capabilities.
  • Define responsible AI practices and enforce safe prompting and data-handling standards.
  • Complete additional duties as assigned.
  • Follow corporate policies, including the ACI Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • At least 12 years of software development or design experience.
  • At least 5 years of direct management or leadership experience, including performance management and staff development.
  • Demonstrated ability to set technical direction and connect engineering work to business and strategic objectives.
  • Experience overseeing multiple concurrent software development projects and competing priorities.
  • Strong knowledge of the software development lifecycle, including secure development practices.
  • Working knowledge of AI and machine learning concepts and their use in software development.
  • Ability to assess and guide the adoption of AI-based tools and technologies.
  • Experience with budgeting, resource planning, and staff development.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including engagement with technical teams and senior leaders.
  • Ability to mentor, guide, and develop technical talent.
  • Software development management experience in payments, fintech, or financial services is preferred.
  • Knowledge of secure software development lifecycle practices, product security architecture, and risk or compliance frameworks is preferred.
  • Experience with Agile or Scrum and distributed or cross-functional development teams is preferred.
  • Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform and modern architectures such as microservices and APIs is preferred.
  • Experience with performance management, career development, and succession planning is preferred.
  • Experience contributing to or owning technical roadmaps aligned with business strategy is preferred.
  • Experience leading AI-accelerated software development lifecycle initiatives and delivering AI, machine learning, or generative AI solutions.
  • Ability to establish responsible AI practices and assess solution correctness, security, and maintainability.
  • Ability to enforce safe prompting and data handling, including protection of secrets, credentials, PCI data, and personally identifiable information.
  • Willingness to undertake limited domestic or international travel when required.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth.
  • Career development support.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Innovative, collaborative work environment.

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