Lead Software Engineer

NY, Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer with strong expertise in Fiserv PEP and ACH Payments. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the Fiserv PEP application, implementing technical and functional changes, supporting production issues, and ensuring the smooth processing of ACH transactions. This role requires a combination of strong mainframe development skills and deep functional knowledge of ACH payment processing.

Application Development & Support

• Support, maintain, and enhance the Fiserv PEP application.
• Develop and implement technical and business-driven enhancements.
• Ensure application stability, performance, and reliability.
• Provide ongoing production support and issue resolution.

Mainframe Development

• Design, develop, and maintain solutions using COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, and VSAM.
• Perform code analysis, debugging, testing, and deployment activities.
• Participate in application upgrades and system improvements.

ACH Payments Processing

• Support end-to-end ACH payment processing workflows.
• Understand and manage ACH transaction processing, settlement processing, returns, corrections, and exception handling.
• Ensure compliance with ACH operating rules and business requirements.

Incident & Problem Management

• Analyze and resolve ACH processing issues, defects, and production incidents.
• Troubleshoot payment failures, processing bottlenecks, and reconciliation issues.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term solutions.
• Coordinate resolution efforts with business, operations, and support teams.

Required Skills

Mainframe Technologies

• Strong hands-on experience in COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, and VSAM.
• Experience supporting and enhancing large-scale mainframe applications.

Fiserv PEP Expertise

• Proven hands-on experience with Fiserv PEP.
• Ability to support, troubleshoot, and enhance PEP-based payment applications.
• Experience implementing technical and functional changes within the platform.

ACH Payments Knowledge

• Strong understanding of ACH Payments, NACHA File Formats, ACH Processing Workflows, ACH Settlement Processes, ACH Returns and Corrections, and Exception Processing.
• Ability to analyze payment processing issues from both technical and functional perspectives.

Analytical & Communication Skills

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional business and technology teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within banking or financial services organizations.
• Knowledge of payment operations and transaction processing systems.
• Exposure to production support and incident management processes.
• Experience with high-volume payment processing environments.

Pay

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is $80,000 – $120,000 per annum. Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law. The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction, which may include, but are not limited to: geographic location, education and qualifications, certifications and licenses, relevant experience and skills, seniority and performance, market and business considerations, and internal pay equity. It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Benefits

Capgemini offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: vacation (12-25 days, depending on grade), company paid holidays, personal days, and sick leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada).
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada).
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility.