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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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Ref: #404-IT Pittsburgh

Type: Contract

Experience: 0

Category: Information Technology

Contractor Work Model: Hybrid

Brand: System One

Shift: On-Site

Job ID: 348139

Date Posted: 03/24/2026

Shortcut: https://jobs.systemone.com/B2pFQD