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Job Title

Software Development Engineering - Advisor I

At Fiserv, we are dedicated to transforming financial services technology to benefit our clients. As an Software Development Engineering – Advisor I, you will join a vibrant team focused on creating innovative solutions that streamline financial transactions and ensure security. This role will involve designing, developing, and maintaining applications that meet the dynamic needs of our clients.

What you'll do:

Lead the design, development, and implementation of software applications to support Fiserv's business initiatives.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
Perform coding, testing, and debugging of applications to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance to ensure best practices.
Responsibilities listed are not intended to be all-inclusive and may be modified as necessary.

Experience you'll need to have:

Bachelors degree or higher in computer science.
15+ years of experience in application development
15+ years of experience in COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS

Technical Leadership

Lead end-to-end design, development, and maintenance of mainframe applications (e.g., COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS).
Define and enforce coding standards, best practices, and performance optimization strategies.
Guide modernization efforts, including integration with distributed systems or cloud platforms.

Solution Architecture & Design

Collaborate with enterprise architects to design scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions.
Evaluate legacy systems and propose enhancements or replacements aligned with business goals.
Ensure architectural decisions support long-term system sustainability and compliance.

Project & Delivery Management

Oversee project timelines, resource allocation, and deliverables for mainframe-related initiatives.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams (QA, DevOps, Business Analysts) to ensure smooth delivery.
Manage risk and issue resolution during development and deployment phases.

Stakeholder Communication

Act as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders.
Translate business requirements into technical specifications and vice versa.
Present progress updates, technical challenges, and strategic recommendations to leadership.

Mentorship & Team Development

Mentor junior developers and provide technical training on mainframe technologies.
Conduct code reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Maintenance & Support

Lead incident management and root cause analysis for production issues.
Ensure system reliability, performance, and uptime through proactive monitoring and tuning.
Manage change control and versioning for mainframe applications.

Compliance & Security

Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, HIPAA) and internal policies.
Implement security best practices for data handling, access control, and audit logging.
Participate in internal and external audits as a technical SME.

Innovation & Modernization

Drive initiatives for mainframe modernization (e.g., API enablement, microservices integration).
Evaluate emerging technologies and tools that can enhance legacy systems.
Lead proof-of-concept (PoC) efforts for hybrid architectures involving mainframe and cloud.

Experience that would be great to have:

Experience in the financial services industry

This role is not eligible to be performed in Colorado, California, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Rhode Island or Washington.

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

Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

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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