Software Engineer - SWIFT messaging

Synechron; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Work abroad possibility

Paid annual leave

Maternity & paternity leave

Insurance plan

Retirement plan

Education policy

Udemy for Business

Training opportunities

Global, diverse culture

Job summary

Synechron is seeking a SWIFT technologist in Charlotte to develop and deliver complex SWIFT-related requirements. The role ensures SWIFT software is installed, configured, and supported to meet functional, non-functional, and compliance needs, with knowledge of multiple SWIFT services and messaging formats.

You will contribute to delivery lifecycle, refine stories, and guide estimating efforts while maintaining quality through testing and documentation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in installing patches, maintaining, troubleshooting and testing SWIFT products.
• Knowledge of SWIFT messaging formats and protocols.
• Strong communication (written, verbal, visuals) and listening skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team to deliver business results.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to story refinement and requirement definitions.
• Estimate work for delivering stories per acceptance criteria.
• Perform proof of concept to mitigate risk or test new ideas.
• Implement solutions and unit test per requirements and compliance.
• Contribute to test suites and analyze results to triage issues.
• Document and communicate deployment, maintenance, and business functionality details.

Skills

BFSI experience

SWIFT expertise

Communication skills

Creative thinking

Tools

SWIFT Alliance Gateway

SWIFT Alliance Access

SWIFT Web Platform

SWIFT Net Link

SWIFT HSM

Alliance Messaging Hub

Job description

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile‑first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 17000+, and has 58 offices in 22 countries within key global markets.

You will be a part of Swift Development Team (CIO) working with CTO Production Support Partners and Project partners. SWIFT technologist is responsible for developing and delivering complex requirements to accomplish business goals. Key responsibilities of the role include ensuring that SWIFT provided software is installed, configured, and supported to meet functional, non-functional, and compliance requirements. Requires knowledge for different services provided by the SWIFT network.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Charlotte, NC is $115K to $120K per annum & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to story refinement/defining requirements.
• Participate and guide team in estimating work necessary to realize a story/requirement through the delivery lifecycle.
• Perform proof of concept as necessary to mitigate risk or implement new ideas.
• Implement solutions and unit test to deliver a requirement/story per the defined acceptance criteria and compliance requirements.
• Contribute to existing test suites (integration, regression, performance), analyze test reports, identify any test issues/errors, and triage the underlying cause.
• Document and communicate required information for deployment, maintenance, support, and business functionality.

Requirements:

• Strong Technology background with BFSI industry experience.
• 3 to 5 years hands‑on experience in installing patches, maintaining, troubleshoot and testing SWIFT products: SWIFT Alliance Gateway, SWIFT Alliance Access, SWIFT Web Platform, SWIFT Net Link
• Able to demonstrate a knowledge of all SWIFT messaging formats
• Demonstrated experience in SWIFT protocols
• Strong communication skills - written, verbal, visual presentations, and effective listening skills
• Ability and desire to think creatively to deliver business results both independently and as part of a team
• Experience in Alliance Messaging Hub a plus
• Good understanding of the SDLC lifecycle
• Experience with SWIFT Hardware Security Modules

We offer:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 22 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & paternity leave plans.
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
• Retirement savings plans.
• A higher education certification policy.
• Commuter benefits (varies by region).
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A flat and approachable organization.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.

S YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.