Software Development Engineering, Tech Lead

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Job Title

Software Development Engineering, Tech Lead

About your role:
At Fiserv, we believe in the power of technology to shape the future of financial services-and we're looking for people who want to be part of that transformation. As a Tech Lead in Software Development Engineering, you won't just write code, you'll help build the systems that move money, support businesses, and connect people around the world.

In this role, you'll lead with purpose, collaborating across teams to design and deliver reliable and stable software solutions. As a key player in our team, you'll collaborate across teams to build and deliver resilient, high-performance software solutions. You'll be at the heart of our transaction processing and payment networks-systems that power over 150 million debit transactions every single day. This is an opportunity to tackle complex challenges, shape the future of digital payments, and make a tangible impact on the lives of millions.

We're looking for someone who takes pride in their craft, thrives in a team environment, and is ready to take ownership of their work. If you're passionate about building technology that matters-and doing it with integrity, creativity, and care-we'd love to meet you.

What you will be doing:

• Analyze and evaluate complex business problems and their impact within transaction processing and back-office application systems.
• Create, review and approve business, functional and technical design specifications for transaction processing applications.
• Create and develop system applications utilizing standard concepts, practices and procedures.
• Test applications to ensure high quality and performance to required specifications.
• Coordinate and implement new system installations. Perform system walk-through of technical and operational features for new or existing systems.
• Resolve software support issues related to application design specifications.
• Effectively communicate technical information to on-shore and off-shore team members and to non-technical audiences.
• Mentor and support other members of the team (both on-shore and off-shore) to assist in completing tasks and meet objectives.
• Follow established standards and procedures to develop reliable low-maintenance source code.
• Troubleshoot production problems
• Create and maintain application design specifications as needed and report to a development manager.
• Monitor upcoming new development activity for potential impact to overall environment.
• Work on one or more projects as a team member or as a project lead.
• Work with Business Analysts to refine project functional requirement documentation. Ensure that the finished product is delivered on time, with quality.
• Work closely with other groups like product, business analyst, quality assurance, and project management resources throughout delivery of solutions
• Contribute to the team effort by performing related tasks as needed
• Provide weekly status reports and time accounting.

The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job, and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities.

What you will need to have:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, or related field of study (equivalent work experience may be considered)
• 4+ years of experience in software development life cycle environment
• Payment processing industry background
• Experience with HP technology and utilities
• Knowledge if switch network interfaces, ATM/POS authorization, Host Interfaces
• Understanding of EMV and tokenization transactions.
• Background in Tandem utilities, transaction simulators and source repositories

What will be great to have:

• Able to demonstrate strong leadership, including taking ownership for major project initiatives, work effectively in a team environment, as well as on an independent basis
• Able to handle changing priorities and multiple projects at the same time in a fast-paced environment
• High degree of experience in requirements analysis and development of technical specifications and applications
• Strong technical experience with design, development, modeling, application performance tuning, and unit/integration/performance testing
• Strong professional verbal and written communication skills
• Experience developing software using C/C++/TAL/pTAL/COBOL85 is strongly preferred
• Previous EPOC/Base24 experience is a definite plus
• Familiarity with Agile methodology

How you'll work:

Fiserv emphasizes in-person collaboration to help you grow your career while shaping the future of fintech; this role is on-site Monday through Friday

This role requires use of a computer and audio equipment

Sponsorship:

In order to be considered, you must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

Salary Range

$97,500.00 - $164,400.00

These pay ranges apply to employees in New Jersey and New York. Pay ranges for employees in other states may differ.

It is unlawful to discriminate against a prospective employee due to the individual's status as a veteran.

This position is not eligible for an annual incentive opportunity and is also not eligible to earn commissions.

Thank you for considering employment with Fiserv. Please:

• Apply using your legal name
• Complete the step-by-step profile and attach your resume (either is acceptable, both are preferable).

Our commitment to Equal Opportunity:

Fiserv is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

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