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Job Summary:
W2 and H1B preferable
We are seeking an experienced IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) Specialist to join our dynamic payments/financial systems team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation, configuration, and support of IBM FTM solutions for high-volume, high-availability transaction processing systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Implement and support IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for Payments.
Configure payment flows using IBM FTM components: Map Designer, Transaction Editor, Event Framework, Message Broker Integration, etc.
Design and develop workflows for transaction lifecycle: initiation, validation, enrichment, settlement, and reconciliation.
Interface IBM FTM with upstream and downstream systems including core banking, SWIFT, ACH, and RTGS systems.
Monitor and troubleshoot payment issues; resolve failures in transaction processing, routing, and completion.
Develop technical documentation and assist in UAT and production rollouts.
Ensure compliance with security, risk, and audit standards.
Collaborate with business analysts, solution architects, and operations teams.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Strong hands-on experience with IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) – ideally FTM for Payments (FTM4P).
Proficient in IBM Integration Bus (IIB) / App Connect Enterprise (ACE), WebSphere MQ, and message queuing technologies.
Familiarity with ISO 20022, SWIFT MT/MX messaging formats, and other financial messaging standards.
Understanding of payment clearing and settlement processes – domestic and international.
Experience with Java, XML, XSLT, and REST/SOAP APIs.
Working knowledge of Linux/Unix, shell scripting, and deployment automation.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience in banking or financial services domain.
Experience with IBM BAW (Business Automation Workflow) or ODM (Operational Decision Manager).
Certifications in IBM FTM, IIB/ACE, or relevant domains