System One

Software Engineer Lead

Pittsburgh, PA

Contract to Hire | Onsite – 5 Days/Week

Interview: 1st round is virtual with a panel.

2nd round is in-person (Coding Round)

Job Summary

The Software Engineer Lead serves as the primary technical authority for the team, driving design, development, and delivery of enterprise payment solutions within Corporate & Institutional Banking. This role focuses on building and enhancing B2B payment systems, including SWIFT and real-time payment platforms. The lead will provide hands-on development, technical direction, and mentorship while ensuring high-quality, scalable, and secure solutions.

Must Have

• Java (Strong backend development)
• API / Microservices development
• CI/CD Pipeline (Jenkins, GitHub, etc.)
• MongoDB
• Oracle Database
• OpenShift / OCP (Kubernetes platform experience)

Nice to Have

• Payments domain experience (Corporate / B2B Payments)
• SWIFT Network knowledge
• GPP (Global Payment Platform)
• IPF (Immediate Payment Framework)
• Agile / Scrum experience
• JIRA

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills (Written & Verbal)
• Leadership & Mentoring
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Problem-Solving & Ownership
• Approachable & Supportive attitude

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development team
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable payment applications
• Lead API and microservices-based architecture development
• Oversee CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes
• Troubleshoot production issues and ensure system stability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Mentor junior developers and promote best practices
• Drive code quality, testing, and documentation standards
• Participate in system design, performance tuning, and optimization

Team / Project Details

• Function: Corporate & Institutional Banking
• Domain: Payments (B2B, SWIFT, International, Real-Time Payments)
• Team Size: 9–10 members
• Project Focus: Payment Engine, Multi-currency Transactions, SWIFT Integration

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, TeamPeople, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.