Software Development Engineering – Advisor I

Fiserv • Berkeley Heights, NJ

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About The Position

Calling all innovators - find your future at Fiserv. We're Fiserv, a global leader in Fintech and payments, and we move money and information in a way that moves the world. We connect financial institutions, corporations, merchants and consumers to one another millions of times a day - quickly, reliably, and securely. Any time you swipe your credit card, pay through a mobile app, or withdraw money from the bank, we're involved. If you want to make an impact on a global scale, come make a difference at Fiserv. 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the financial services industry

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level