Software Engineer

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 Software Engineer in Cape Town, South Africa you will join a diverse, passionate team, dedicated to powering the world’s payments ecosystem!

The purpose of the Software Engineer is:

Plans, designs, develops and tests software systems or applications for software enhancements and new Company products. Majority of time spent on PC. Some limited Travel required, may be domestic or international.

A typical day at ACI for a Software Engineer is:

• Responsible for designing, developing, testing and delivering high quality software/solutions. 

• Creates and reviews product/project deliverables according to the life cycle methodologies (i.e., impact assessments, external and internal specifications, manuals, education material, etc.). 

• Researches and resolves customer reported problems. 

• Maintains working knowledge of the hardware platform, network and application layers.  

• Manages the software dependencies for use in implementing proper solutions. 

• Exhibits good technical and business judgment and thorough understanding of how customers use the Company product when dealing with product requirements, complex design issues, and tradeoffs.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience needed to succeed in this role: 

• Higher education (Bachelor's degree) in computer science or related field.  

• 2 years software development experience with an object-oriented programming language. We use primarily Java, but believe that software developers need to be flexible and able to upskill on new languages and tools quickly.

• Willingness to learn, both old and new technologies and to solve problems. 

• An attitude to take on challenges. 

• Able to collaborate with a highly collaborative team. 

• Good oral and written communication skills are required, including ability to interface well with others. 

• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure are required. 

• Ability to organize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously is required. 

• Should be self-motivated and capable of working independently

Core Capabilities:

We seek colleagues who embody our core capabilities — these shape our culture and enable us to make a meaningful impact together:

• Ensure Accountability: holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

• Drives Results: consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

• Customer Focus: building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

• Cultivate Innovation: creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.

• Collaborates: building partnerships and working collaboratively with others.

• Courage: stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in South Africa on a full-time basis. This position does not offer sponsorship for employment visa status or work permit now or in the future.

In return for your expertise, we offer opportunities for growth, career development, and a competitive compensation and benefits package—all within an innovative and collaborative work environment.

Are you ready to help us transform the payments ecosystem? To learn more about ACI Worldwide, visit our web site at www.aciworldwide.com

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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