Lead Consultant ACI MTS & UPF Lead Engineer at Charlotte NC ( Onsite )

Job Title: Lead Consultant ACI MTS & UPF Lead Engineer

Location: Charlotte NC (Onsite )
Duration: 6+ Months

Job Description
We are looking for a Lead Consultant having 12 plus years of deep expertise in ACI Money Transfer System (MTS) and Universal Payment Framework (UPF) to lead the deployment, integration, and optimization of mission-critical payment systems. This role demands a strategic thinker and hands-on technologist who can drive complex implementations, mentor junior engineers, and ensure high availability and performance of payment processing environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the configuration and deployment of ACI MTS components including processes, queues, lines, remote records, and databases.
• Carryout installation and configuration of UPF, including cartridge loading and endpoint setup.
• Carryout system integration, shake-out testing, and environment turnover to QA, ensuring readiness for production.
• Plan and execute migration of entitlements, locations, queues, and payment sources to Control Center (CC).
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues across MTS and UPF platforms.
• Design, develop, and maintain robust shell scripts for Start-of-Day (SOD) and End-of-Day (EOD) operations.
• Collaborate with architecture, development, and operations teams to ensure seamless and secure payment processing.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and support staff.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and automation strategies.
  

Required Skills & Experience:

• Extensive hands-on experience with ACI MTS and UPF in enterprise environments.
• Advanced proficiency in Linux/UNIX/AIX, shell scripting, and VI editor.
• Strong background in Oracle, DB2, ENTIA, and IBM MQ.
• In-depth knowledge of Control Center (CC) web UI and configuration workflows.
• Good coding skills for Cobol
• Good at Perl scripting
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex system and integration issues.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in financial services or high-volume payment processing systems.
• Familiarity with ITIL practices and enterprise change management.
• Working experience in DevOps tools, CI/CD pipelines, and automation frameworks.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
  

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SYSMIND is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely based on their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. We promote and support a diverse workforce at all levels in the company.

SYSMIND LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without any discrimination. We promote and support a diverse workforce at all levels in the company. All job offers are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background check and reference checks. Additionally passing the drug test may also be required. All contractors intending to work on SYSMIND's W2 are "at will" employees.