Software Development Engineer III-

What does a Successful Data Conversion Programmer do at Fiserv?

The Card Issuing Data Conversion Programmers are part of a team who works directly with new clients to convert their existing credit card portfolios onto Fiserv processing platforms.

The team is comprised of project managers, data analysts, and conversion programmers who perform the initial review of a converting clients data files, develop an extensive list of reports, and utilize custom tools to analyze the data, develop technical specifications for converting the data, present the specifications to the client, write the conversion programs and processes, and assist with the testing / loading processes.

These positions offer a variety of opportunities to work in both business and technical roles. The roles provide a unique opportunity to use both technical and analytical skills, to gain knowledge of the payment processing industry and Fiserv applications and products, and to use the soft skills required to work effectively with clients.

In this role, you will :

Responsible for the technical data conversion programming

Deliver and execute conversion project milestones for the full project life cycle from initiation through project closure

Specific duties may include :

o Programming complex technical requirements for conversion programs

o Partnering with data conversion analysts and business analysts to identify business needs and appropriate technical solutions

o Creation of data conversion mapping programs and processes

o Ensuring quality of data conversion output (data, files, reports, statements, plastics, etc.) including holding quality inspections

o Validating offline System and Output testing of data conversion files

o Debugging complex code and processes

o Participating in mocks and other client events in conjunction with client and Fiserv partners

o Building partnerships with clients, product owners, application development teams, and program management colleagues

o Adherence to internal processes and best practices

o Monitoring and reporting progress

Identifying risks and issues; manage and escalate appropriately.

Qualifications for Consideration :

4 Year college degree required. Focus in CIS / MIS, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics or Statistics, preferred

5 + years of experience in COBOL, Mainframe applications, IBM JCL, and TSO / TPX

5 + years of experience in Credit Card Issuing experience preferred

Experience in converting to new processing platforms, preferred

Experience with Optis production programs and processes preferred

Proficient in MS Office suite with heightened focus on Excel or SQL.

Ability to determine estimates of effort and impacts on a variety of solutions

Experience in custom report and file processing, creation, validation to meet client requirement

Excellent verbal and written communication

Proactive communicator of project status, issues and risks

Excellent time management skills

Ability to manage rapid change in a fast-paced environment; ability to deal with ambiguity; self-starter

Ability to manage deliverables and provide support to multiple priorities, sense of urgency

Experience of working in a diverse and challenging environment

Commitment to be part of the team, and to support others in making the wider team a success

Proven ability to manage and mitigate risks to project delivery

Ability to make information-based decisions Account Manager Kaitlin Magliocco Alternate Job Title Data Conversion Programmer Contract Type Contract to Hire Work Onsite Onsite