Fircosoft Engineer

CEI; False Pass (AK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

CEI is seeking an AML Engineer to join a hands-on, data-intensive team focused on risk mitigation and cost optimization in the AML space. The role involves enhancing AML platforms, payments screening systems, and enterprise data pipelines within an Agile framework.

The ideal candidate has deep AML experience across transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and real-time payments screening, with proficiency in Python, PySpark, Java, and full-stack development.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in AML / Financial Crime technology.
• Deep knowledge of AML transaction monitoring and sanctions screening.
• Hands-on experience with Actimize (IFM, SAM, RCM preferred) and FircoSoft / LNRS.
• Strong data engineering, real-time processing, and large-scale data integrations.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in highly regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives).
• Conduct peer code reviews and support change management processes.
• Collaborate with deployment teams and AML business stakeholders.
• Design and develop data models, pipelines, and prototypes.
• Evaluate and present technical solutions, including tradeoffs and architecture options.
• Work across AML functions including transaction monitoring and sanctions screening.
• Support, enhance, and integrate AML platforms including Actimize and FircoSoft.
• Partner with risk, compliance, and operations teams to improve screening effectiveness and data quality.

Skills

Full-stack dev

Python

PySpark

Java

Data modeling

Real-time processing

Distributed data

APIs/REST

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Actimize

FircoSoft

LexisNexis Risk (LNRS)

Job description

Job Description

Title: AML Engineer
Location: Pittsburgh, PA ; Cleveland, OH ; Brunswick, NJ
Contract: W2 only, 8+ month contract with potential for extension or conversion to full time with either the client or CEI
Pay: $ 70/hour + optional medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match

Overview

Function: Risk Mitigation & Cost Optimization Domain: Financial Crime / Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Environment: Agile, cross-functional engineering teams Role Type: Hands-on, highly technical, data-intensive role Focus: Supporting and enhancing AML platforms, payments screening systems, and enterprise data pipelines

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives)
• Conduct peer code reviews and support change management processes
• Collaborate with deployment teams and AML business stakeholders
• Design and develop data models, pipelines, and prototypes
• Evaluate and present technical solutions, including tradeoffs and architecture options
• Work across AML business functions including transaction monitoring and sanctions screening
• Support, enhance, and integrate AML platforms including Actimize and FircoSoft
• Partner with risk, compliance, and operations teams to improve screening effectiveness and data quality

Required Skills

• Strong full-stack development experience: React, Angular, Java
• Programming expertise: Python, PySpark, Java
• Experience building scalable, high-performance applications in enterprise environments
• Databases: MongoDB, ElasticSearch, Oracle, Apache Iceberg
• Strong data engineering and data modeling experience
• Experience working with large, distributed data sets and real-time processing systems
• Hands-on experience with Actimize (IFM, SAM, RCM preferred)
• Deep expertise with FircoSoft / LexisNexis Risk (LNRS) platforms
• Strong knowledge of: Specifically V6 Fircosoft Experience AML transaction monitoring Sanctions screening and watchlist filtering Matching logic, alerting behavior, and investigation workflows
• Understanding of sanctions compliance (OFAC) and regulatory requirements
• Ownership of real-time payments screening platforms, including: SWIFT ISO 20022 ACH Fedwire RTP
• Experience with: Customer & counterparty watchlist screening PEP, sanctions, adverse media, vessel, and high-risk entity screening
• Hands-on work with: Firco model tuning and algorithm configuration Rule optimization and false-positive reduction strategies Data quality improvements across screening pipelines
• Integration expertise across: Payments platforms Onboarding / KYC systems Case management and workflow tools
• Strong experience with secure SDLC practices
• CI/CD pipeline implementation and automation
• Application security, vulnerability management, and compliance controls
• 6+ years of experience in AML / Financial Crime technology
• Proven experience in: Real-time payments screening environments Customer and PEP screening platforms
• Demonstrated leadership within large, regulated financial institutions
• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams across engineering, risk, and compliance
• Experience supporting: Regulatory exams (OCC, Fed, etc.) Internal/external audits Remediation initiatives
• Strong understanding of: AML controls, governance, and compliance frameworks Risk mitigation strategies
• Strong background in: Enterprise data flows and large-scale integrations High-volume transaction processing systems Platform resiliency, scalability, and performance tuning
• Experience integrating AML systems with: Payment processing platforms Data pipelines and analytics ecosystems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to present complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Experience creating technical design documentation and architecture diagrams
• Comfortable working in cross-functional, highly regulated environments

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Preferred Skills

• Master’s degree
• ACAMS or AML-related certifications
• Oracle OFSAA / Actimize certifications
• Cloud certifications (AWS / Azure Architect)
• Deep FircoSoft + payments screening experience (especially real-time flows)
• Strong Actimize + AML data pipeline exposure
• Background working at large banks or AML consulting firms
• Ability to operate at both: Hands-on engineering level Strategic AML platform level

Why Should I Apply?

Join an agile, cross-functional engineering team supporting and enhancing AML platforms,