Assoc Software Engineer

Overview

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 an Associate Software Engineer in Pune, you will join a diverse, passionate team dedicated to powering the world’s payments ecosystem!
This purpose of this Associate Software Engineer is:
The Associate Software Engineer develops high-quality software solutions under guidance from senior engineers. This entry-level position focuses on writing clean, maintainable code, learning established development practices, and contributing to team projects while building foundational technical skills in software development.
A typical day at ACI for an Associate Software Engineer is:
- Write clean, maintainable code for assigned features following team coding standards

- Implement bug fixes and small to medium-sized features under supervision

- Write unit tests to ensure code quality and reliability

- Participate in code reviews to learn best practices and improve code quality

- Leverage AI-powered development tools to enhance coding productivity and learning

- Collaborate with senior engineers on technical design and implementation approaches

- Participate actively in agile ceremonies including standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives

- Seek feedback and mentorship to accelerate technical growth

- Document code and contribute to technical documentation

- Follow established development processes and version control practices

- Debug and troubleshoot issues in development and test environments

- Contribute to continuous improvement of team practices and processes

- Perform other duties as assigned

- Understand and adhere to all corporate policies to include but not limited to the ACI Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience needed to succeed in this role:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field

- 0–2 years of professional software development experience

- Strong academic background or relevant internship experience in software development

- Experience with object-oriented programming and software development fundamentals

- Proficiency in at least one programming language (Java, Python, JavaScript, C#, or similar)

- Basic understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles

- Familiarity with version control systems

- Basic knowledge of database technologies and web technologies

- Understanding of software testing concepts and practices

- Familiarity with AI-assisted coding tools

- Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking

- Effective communication skills for technical and team collaboration

- Eagerness to learn new technologies and development practices

- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Experience needed for this role:
- Experience with agile development methodologies

- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automated testing

- Familiarity with application runtime environments and infrastructure platforms

- Knowledge of RESTful API design and microservices concepts

Core Capabilities:
- 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


Work Environment
- Hybrid work model (2–3 days in-office); multiple office locations available

- Minimal travel required; occasional team meetings or training

- Standard business hours with flexibility; occasional extended hours during releases

Equal Opportunity Statement
ACI Worldwide is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Legal Disclaimers
- Compliance & Ethics: Adherence to ACI's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics required.

- Security & Data Protection: Access to sensitive information requires compliance with security policies and regulations (GDPR, CCPA, SOC 2, PCI-DSS).

- Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in US/Canada. Visa sponsorship not available.

- Background Screening: Comprehensive background checks required.

- Position Description: Responsibilities may change based on business needs.

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.
Important Notice About Recruitment Scams: Job seekers should be aware of ongoing recruitment scams where individuals or organizations impersonate legitimate companies to offer fake job opportunities. These scams often involve requests for personal information, payments, or interviews through unofficial channels. Please be cautious and verify any communications claiming to be from our company (www.aciworldwide.com / @aciworldwide.com). The ACI Worldwide recruitment team will always follow official channels and will never request payment.

Req No: 18661