Software Engineer – MFT

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Develop and maintain essential data pathways that drive business operations

• Integrate legacy batch systems with contemporary cloud infrastructures

• Oversee the transfer of high-volume files

• Streamline complex job workflows through automation

• Create tailored integrations

• Proactively design systems and provide hands-on support to ensure 24/7 reliability

• Utilize Git for version control and deploy code packages via automated CI/CD pipelines such as GitHub Actions/Workflows

• Set up, test, and onboard SFTP, FTPS, and HTTPS file transfer protocols

• Design and manage secure external file exchanges with third-party vendors and financial institutions

• Construct, optimize, and oversee intricate multi-step batch schedules in Control-M

• Use Control-D for generating, formatting, and securely distributing automated system reports

• Manage AWS resources, including EC2, S3, Lambda, and VPC networks

• Write Terraform Infrastructure as Code templates to automate deployments

• Monitor cloud performance, track resource utilization, and fine-tune configurations to minimize costs

• Implement AWS IAM roles and security policies to enforce least-privilege data access

• Act as the primary escalation point for complex system outages and data pipeline failures

• Identify and resolve data transmission errors across MFT platforms

• Troubleshoot batch job failures in Control-M and analyze historical data using Control-D

• Participate in a rotating 24/7 on-call schedule

• Conduct root cause analysis to prevent recurring incidents related to infrastructure, cloud, and data delivery

⛳️ Requirements

• Candidates must be residents of the United States, either in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia

• Proof of U.S. citizenship is required at the time of hire

• A minimum of 5+ years of experience in system integration, production support, or DevOps roles

• Proficiency in programming with Python, PowerShell/.NET

• Capability to clearly communicate technical issues to both business teams and software developers

• Analytical skills to identify root causes in interconnected, multi-platform environments

• Must possess work authorization that does not currently or in the future require visa sponsorship

• Successful completion of a background check in accordance with Alight’s employment policies

• Virtual interviews must be conducted via video

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage starting on Day One

• Wellbeing programs

• Retirement plans with contribution matching

• Generous time off policy

• Parental leave

• Opportunities for continuing education

• Career advancement prospects

• Flexible working arrangements where feasible

• Occasional travel to physical office locations may be necessary

• Competitive total rewards package

• Bonus and/or incentive eligibility based on role and level