Fircosoft Developer (SAS Integration Specialist)

Your Role: Fircosoft Developer (SAS Integration Specialist)

• Design, develop, and implement integration solutions between the Fircosoft SAS platform (primarily Firco Continuity) and internal systems such as payment processing engines (e.g., SWIFT, Fedwire), core banking applications, and customer databases. 

• Configure and customize Fircosoft components to meet specific business and compliance rules for real-time payment and trade screening. 

• Develop and optimize custom utilities, scripts, and interfaces to extend platform functionality and automate manual processes.;   

• Experience with Firco Trust (for real-time payment screening) and/or Firco Continuity (for customer screening and batch processing). 

• Knowledge of building/optimizing Firco Filter Sets and Rules. 

• Understanding of global sanctions lists (OFAC, HM Treasury, UN) and PEP (Politically Exposed Person) screening. 

• Integration of Firco with payment channels (SWIFT, etc.) and core banking systems.   

Technical Configuration & Tuning: 

• Implement and fine-tune fuzzy matching algorithms, watchlist filters, and screening rules to maximize detection efficacy while minimizing false positives. 

•  Manage the integration and normalization of various watchlist feeds (e.g., OFAC, UN, EU) within the Fircosoft environment. 

• Configure and maintain the Fircosoft Command Center and other administrative tools. 

Support & Lifecycle Management: 

• Provide Tier 3 technical support for the Fircosoft SAS environment, investigating and resolving complex production issues related to screening alerts, message flow, and system performance. 

• Collaborate with infrastructure and database teams to manage patches, upgrades, and the overall health of the on-premises Fircosoft ecosystem. 

• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for system architecture, integration designs, and operational procedures. 

Collaboration & Compliance: 

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Compliance, Risk, Operations, and IT, to translate business requirements into technical solutions. 

•  Liaise with vendor partners (LexisNexis Risk Solutions) for advanced support, feature requests, and strategic product alignment. 

• Ensure all development and configuration work adheres to internal IT governance standards and external regulatory requirements (AML/KYC). 

The Profile We’re Looking For: 5+ years of hands-on development and configuration experience with Fircosoft products in a SAS (Software as a Service) or on-premise environment. 

• Proven experience in integrating Firco Continuity with payment message formats (SWIFT MT, ISO 20022) and banking applications. 

• Java and/or J2EE for custom development and extensions. 

• SQL and experience with relational databases (Oracle, DB2, or SQL Server). 

• Unix/Linux shell scripting. 

• Web Services (SOAP/REST) and XML/JSON. 

• In-depth understanding of financial crime compliance concepts: Sanctions Screening, PEPs, AML, and KYC. 

Highly Desirable: 

• Experience working within a large global financial institution. 

• Familiarity with the LexisNexis Risk Solutions ecosystem and its integration points. 

• Knowledge of containerization and modern DevOps practices (Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD) is a plus. 

• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) is advantageous, even if the primary Fircosoft environment is on-premises.