SWIFT Engineer/Developer

BCforward; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 89,626 - 94,021; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Opportunities for growth with global clients

Supportive, inclusive culture

Job summary

BCforward is seeking an experienced SWIFT Technologist for a contract position in Charlotte, NC. This role involves supporting SWIFT software and requires strong skills in SWIFT messaging formats and protocols.

The perfect candidate will have 5-10 years in the field, including supporting applications on AIX or Linux. The position offers competitive pay and a hybrid work schedule, encouraging collaboration in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years in the technology industry with 3–5 years SWIFT product installation and troubleshooting.
• Strong experience with SWIFT messaging formats and protocols.
• 3+ years supporting applications on AIX or Linux.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and support SWIFT software.
• Contribute to story refinement and requirements definition.
• Collaborate with production support partners for reliable operations.

Skills

SWIFT (Alliance Gateway, Alliance Access, Web Platform, SWIFTNet Link)

Python

Core Java

Job description

Location: Jersey City, NJ (preferred) or Charlotte, NC

Duration: Contract - 12 months

Pay Range: Jersey City, NJ: up to $68.25/hr (W2); Charlotte, NC: up to $65.06/hr (W2). Bill rate exception up to $110/hr (Pay Rate: $77.46) approved for qualified SWIFT technologists.

Job ID: 374579

Hybrid schedule with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite required.

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long‑term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced SWIFT Technologist to join our Swift Development Team within CIO, partnering closely with CTO Production Support and project stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with SWIFT Alliance products, messaging formats, and protocols, along with the ability to deliver compliant, secure, and resilient solutions across the delivery lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, patch, and support SWIFT-provided software to meet functional, non‑functional, and compliance requirements.
• Contribute to story refinement and requirements definition, guiding estimation and delivery planning.
• Perform proof‑of‑concept work to mitigate risk and validate new approaches.
• Implement solutions with unit tests against defined acceptance and compliance criteria.
• Collaborate with production support partners to ensure reliable operations and effective issue resolution.
• Contribute to integration, regression, and performance test suites, analyze reports, and triage defects.
• Document and communicate deployment, maintenance, support, and business functionality requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Primary Skill: SWIFT (Alliance Gateway, Alliance Access, Web Platform, SWIFTNet Link).
• Secondary Skill: Python. Tertiary Skill: Core Java.
• 5–10+ years in the technology industry with 3–5 years hands‑on SWIFT product installation, patching, troubleshooting, and testing.
• Knowledge of all SWIFT messaging formats and demonstrated experience with SWIFT protocols.
• 3+ years supporting applications on AIX or Linux operating systems.
• 1+ years delivering in Agile environments.
• 3+ years completing application documentation for risk, regulatory, and compliance obligations.
• Experience with infrastructure upgrades or replacements.
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication, with effective listening skills.
• Creative problem solving and the ability to work independently and in teams.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Alliance Messaging Hub.
• Knowledge of ISO 20022 payment formats.
• Understanding of emerging payments: US RTP, SEPA Instant, FedNow, or other real‑time payment formats.
• Familiarity with SDLC, DevOps, and basic release automation practices.

Desired Qualifications

• Awareness of banking products, services, and business flows.
• Basic understanding of financial data and team‑level impact.
• Ability to facilitate Agile planning ceremonies and manage risks, dependencies, and impediments for one team.
• General awareness of testing practices; experience collaborating on test planning and execution.
• Understanding of application and data architecture standards and participation in design delivery.
• Knowledge of data management practices and technologies.
• Awareness of experience design principles and accessibility guidelines.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence decisions using evidence and clear rationale.
• Results orientation with KPI tracking and comparison of solution options using technical and financial factors.

Why BCforward?

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities for growth with global clients.
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.
• Exposure to cutting‑edge technologies and projects.

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.