Software Engineer

Job Description

We are FIS. Our technology powers the world’s economy and our teams bring innovation to life. We champion diversity to deliver the best products and solutions for our colleagues, clients and communities. If you’re ready to start learning, growing and making an impact with a career in fintech, we’d like to know: Are you FIS?

NOTE: This role will be hybrid/3 days onsite for candidates who are located in/around Jacksonville, FL.

About the role:
As a Software Engineer you could work with bleeding edge technology as you build innovative fintech products that change the way the world pays, banks and invests. This will involve developing core versions of software applications, identifying client requirements and technical specifications, interacting with engineering groups and training clients on applications.

About the team:  

The FIS EMEA international card processing system P1C/Base2000 is a powerful and flexible credit card, loan, collections, and merchant processing system. This global solution supports both consumer and commercial credit card products and processes Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Private Label cards and loans. FIS is looking for a Software Engineer to join this team. This role is part of our BAU support team where we make improvements to the product, tools, processes, and documentation to help improve business functionality, system stability, and operational efficiency.

What you will be doing:

You must have proven analytical and problem-solving skills and will work on our credit processing application, P1C/Base2000. You will provide day-to-day BAU support to several clients and projects. You will work closely with clients, business analysts, and team members to understand business requirements that will drive the analysis and design of functional and technical solutions. The solutions must be aligned with business and IT strategies, comply with FIS and group architectural standards, and implemented on time and within budget.

The position requires extensive knowledge of the Base2000/P1C credit card applications; both broad functional knowledge and detailed technical knowledge and experience are required. Responsibilities of the role include designing and developing enhancements for clients, providing Level 2 production support for clients processed in the UK processing center, providing release testing and defect resolution support for six annual releases, supporting the card consolidation projects for clients migrating from Base2000 to P1C, and providing Level 3 support for P1C clients globally.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Utilize mainframe COBOL and JCL to code, test, debug, document, implement, and maintain software and guide others to do so

• Analyze business requirements and translate them into functional and technical solutions

• Design solutions and provide estimates for complicated system changes

• Create detailed specifications from which programs will be changed or written

• Write technical solution documents and other forms of documentation

• Provide application software development services or technical support for multiple projects

• Suggest technical alternatives and improve/streamline processes and systems

• Support test and production batch cycles and resolve issues

• Resolve production incidents in a timely manner in accordance with agreed SLA timeframes

• Provide research and consulting support to BAs and clients regarding system and parameter functionality

• Act as a mentor to developers implementing system changes

• Review code, JCL, and test results from other developers

What you will need:

• Excellent mainframe COBOL, CICS, Assembler, VSAM, DB2, SQL, SPUFI, MVS/JCL, OPC, Endevor, MQ Series, File Manager, TSO/ISPF, SORT, CLIST, REXX, and IBM Utility skills and 10+ years of experience

• Excellent problem-solving, team and time management skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to technical and non-technical audiences of various levels in the organization, e.g., executive, management, individual contributors

• Experience with end-to-end systems development life cycles for software development

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information systems or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience

• SME level knowledge and experience in several sub-systems/components of Base2000/P1C

Added bonus if you have:

• Knowledge of FIS’ products and services

• Experience with data migrations/conversions

• Familiarity with card scheme rules and documentation for Visa, Mastercard, and American Express

• Knowledge of financial services industry

What we offer you:

At FIS, you can learn, grow and make an impact in your career. Our benefits include:

• Flexible and creative work environment

• Diverse and collaborative atmosphere

• Professional and personal development resources

• Opportunities to volunteer and support charities

• Competitive salary and benefits

NOTE: This role will be hybrid/3 days onsite for candidates who are located in/around Jacksonville, FL.

FIS is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive compensation. The pay range for this full-time position is $123,810.00 - $207,980.00 and reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position based on the posted role, level, and location. Within the range, actual individual starting pay is determined additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Any changes in work location will also impact actual individual starting pay. Please consult with your recruiter about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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EEOC Statement

FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here supplement document available here

For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Sourcing Model

Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.

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