Software Engineer III
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Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 4+ years of experience in software engineering or enterprise application development, including hands-on experience with NICE Actimize SAM (Suspicious Activity Monitoring).
- Practical experience in Actimize SAM development, configuration, customization, testing, or production support.
- Experience working with Actimize SAM detection scenarios, monitoring rules, thresholds, and transaction processing workflows.
- Working knowledge of Actimize Intelligence Server (AIS) and SAM application architecture.
- Strong SQL skills, including writing complex queries, stored procedures, and troubleshooting database-related issues.
- Experience with relational databases such as Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, or PostgreSQL.
- Experience with data integration, ETL processes, data mapping, and data validation.
- Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language, such as Java or Python.
- Understanding of AML transaction monitoring concepts and the role of detection scenarios in identifying potentially suspicious activity.
- Experience troubleshooting application issues, batch processing failures, and data integration problems.
- Familiarity with software development lifecycle practices, Agile methodologies, version control, and automated testing.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to independently deliver assigned development tasks and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Preferred:
- Experience implementing or enhancing NICE Actimize SAM solutions in a financial services environment.
- Familiarity with Actimize Intelligence Server (AIS), SAM data models, and scenario execution processes.
- Experience supporting production AML transaction monitoring applications and troubleshooting performance or processing issues.
- Experience with Actimize SAM platform upgrades, configuration changes, or application enhancements.
- Knowledge of AML regulatory requirements, including BSA/AML, KYC, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), and Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR).
- Experience with SQL query optimization, database performance tuning, and large-scale batch data processing.
- Exposure to cloud technologies, particularly Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, automated testing, and application monitoring tools.
- Experience with APIs, web services, and enterprise application integration patterns.
- Understanding of data governance, data quality, and regulatory data management practices.
- Interest in platform modernization, automation, and AI/ML-enabled AML transaction monitoring capabilities.
- Demonstrated willingness to learn new technologies, improve engineering practices, and contribute to team success.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, configure, test, deploy, and support NICE Actimize SAM solutions to meet AML transaction monitoring and business requirements.
- Develop, enhance, and maintain Actimize SAM detection scenarios, monitoring rules, thresholds, and configurations.
- Work with Actimize SAM components, including Actimize Intelligence Server (AIS), data processing workflows, and supporting application infrastructure.
- Develop and maintain data ingestion, transformation, and processing pipelines supporting transaction monitoring within the Actimize SAM platform.
- Collaborate with Product, Compliance, Risk, and Engineering teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Participate as a core member of an Agile engineering team, contributing to user story analysis, technical design, development, testing, and deployment activities.
- Develop and maintain integrations between Actimize SAM and enterprise data sources, databases, and downstream systems.
- Perform SQL development, query optimization, and application troubleshooting to improve SAM processing efficiency and reliability.
- Support Actimize SAM platform enhancements, upgrades, and maintenance activities.
- Contribute to automation of application deployment, testing, monitoring, and operational support processes.
- Troubleshoot and resolve application issues related to scenario execution, transaction processing, data quality, and batch processing.
- Collaborate with senior engineers and architects to implement scalable, secure, and reliable technical solutions.
- Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and knowledge-sharing activities to promote engineering best practices.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, processing flows, and operational procedures.
- Contribute to improving platform reliability, performance, observability, and operational efficiency.
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