Job Specifications
Software Engineer – Fircosoft Sanctions Screening
Build and own enterprise-scale FircoSoft platforms at global scale.
Client is seeking a highly specialized FircoSoft engineer to strengthen our Sanctions Screening Technology platform within the Corporate & Investment Bank. This role is designed for professionals who bring hands-on, production-grade experience with FircoSoft implementations and want to operate at the highest level of technical ownership and impact.
You will work on mission-critical sanctions screening systems that process massive transaction volumes and protect the firm, our clients, and the global financial system. This is not a support role—it is a core engineering position where your FircoSoft expertise directly shapes architecture, performance, and platform evolution.
What You’ll Own
End-to-end ownership of FircoSoft-based solutions across design, development, configuration, optimization, and production stability
Design and implementation of high-throughput, low-latency sanctions screening workflows using FircoSoft components
Hands-on development and configuration of:
Continuity V6
Screening Preparation
Firco Utilities
Build and maintain robust Java-based integrations (Java, J2EE, Spring Boot, PL/SQL) aligned with enterprise architecture standards
Drive microservices and messaging-based designs to support scalability and resiliency
Analyze production behavior, identify bottlenecks, and lead performance tuning and stability improvements
Create and enforce architecture and design standards for FircoSoft implementations
Act as a technical authority for FircoSoft within the team—mentoring engineers and influencing platform direction
Partner with product, compliance, and operations teams to deliver solutions that meet regulatory and business-critical requirements
Required Expertise
Significant, hands-on experience with FircoSoft, including deep knowledge of:
Continuity V6
Screening Preparation
Firco Utilities
Strong development and configuration expertise using:
Java, J2EE, Spring Boot
IBM MQ, Kafka
Shell Scripting
Oracle SQL & PL/SQL
Microservices and messaging technologies
Proven experience delivering and supporting FircoSoft solutions in large, complex, enterprise environments
Strong understanding of sanctions screening workflows and data processing at scale
End-to-end knowledge of the SDLC, including production support and operational resilience
Practical experience or formal training in Kubernetes and AWS concepts
Hands-on exposure to CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins), application resiliency, and security best practices
Highly Valued (Differentiators)
Multi-year experience implementing and upgrading latest FircoSoft versions, especially Continuity V6
Experience modernizing or re-architecting legacy FircoSoft platforms
Exposure to cloud-native architectures and containerized deployments
Familiarity with AI/ML concepts applied to screening, alert reduction, or data analysis
Experience working directly with compliance, risk, or sanctions teams
Cygnus Belief
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Cygnus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation.
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Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization & Cygnus does not offer any sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
Thanks & Regards
Amit Kumar
Cygnus Professionals
3490 US Highway 1
Princeton, NJ 08540
M: 732 485 0000 Ext 9057 or 609-566-6868 (Direct)
F: (888) 900-6979
E: amit.k@cygnuspro.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amit-kumar-341290137/
About the Company
Cygnus Professionals Inc.– a global IT company envisions in Business-IT Transformations through progressive solution platforms and technology consulting. Headquartered in New Jersey, Cygnus offers collaborative engagement through partnerships in developing, modernizing strategic solutions, and supporting innovation. Today, Cygnus has been strongly focusing on advanced technology services leveraging AI, ML, NLP, Blockchain, IoT, and Cognitive Computing. Cygnus has also built Service Delivery Competency on Oracle and Microsof...
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