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Job Description
AML Engineer Job at a
Glance:
Title:
AML Engineer Location:
Pittsburgh, PA ; Cleveland, OH ; Columbus, OH; Denver, CO; Birmingham, AL; Dallas, TX; Phoenix, AZ (Biltmore)
Contract:
W2 only, 8+ month contract with potential for extension or conversion to full time with either the client or
CEI Pay:
$ 63/hour + optional medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match
Overview Function:
Risk Mitigation & Cost Optimization Domain:
Financial Crime / Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
Environment:
Agile, cross-functional engineering teams
Role Type:
Hands-on, highly technical, data-intensive role
Focus:
Supporting and enhancing AML platforms, payments screening systems, and enterprise data pipelines Key Responsibilities Participate in Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) Conduct peer code reviews and support change management processes Collaborate with deployment teams and AML business stakeholders Design and develop data models, pipelines, and prototypes Evaluate and present technical solutions, including tradeoffs and architecture options Work across AML business functions including transaction monitoring and sanctions screening Support, enhance, and integrate AML platforms including Actimize and FircoSoft Partner with risk, compliance, and operations teams to improve screening effectiveness and data quality Required Skills Strong full-stack development experience: React, Angular, Java Programming expertise: Python, PySpark, Java Experience building scalable, high-performance applications in enterprise environments
Databases:
MongoDB, ElasticSearch, Oracle, Apache Iceberg Strong data engineering and data modeling experience Experience working with large, distributed data sets and real-time processing systems Hands-on experience with Actimize (IFM, SAM, RCM preferred) Deep expertise with FircoSoft / LexisNexis Risk (LNRS) platforms Strong knowledge of: Specifically V6 Fircosoft Experience AML transaction monitoring Sanctions screening and watchlist filtering Matching logic, alerting behavior, and investigation workflows Understanding of sanctions compliance (OFAC) and regulatory requirements Ownership of real-time payments screening platforms, including:
SWIFT ISO 20022 ACH
Fedwire RTP Experience with: Customer & counterparty watchlist screening PEP, sanctions, adverse media, vessel, and high-risk entity screening Hands-on work with: Firco model tuning and algorithm configuration Rule optimization and false-positive reduction strategies Data quality improvements across screening pipelines Integration expertise across: Payments platforms Onboarding / KYC systems Case management and workflow tools Strong experience with secure SDLC practices CI/CD pipeline implementation and automation Application security, vulnerability management, and compliance controls 6+ years of experience in AML / Financial Crime technology Proven experience in: Real-time payments screening environments Customer and PEP screening platforms Demonstrated leadership within large, regulated financial institutions Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams across engineering, risk, and compliance Experience supporting: Regulatory exams (OCC, Fed, etc.) Internal/external audits Remediation initiatives Strong understanding of: AML controls, governance, and compliance frameworks Risk mitigation strategies Strong background in: Enterprise data flows and large-scale integrations High-volume transaction processing systems Platform resiliency, scalability, and performance tuning Experience integrating AML systems with: Payment processing platforms Data pipelines and analytics ecosystems Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to present complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Experience creating technical design documentation and architecture diagrams Comfortable working in cross-functional, highly regulated environments Required Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field Preferred Skills Master's degree ACAMS or AML-related certifications Oracle OFSAA / Actimize certifications Cloud certifications (AWS / Azure Architect) Deep FircoSoft + payments screening experience (especially real-time flows) Strong Actimize + AML data pipeline exposure Background working at large banks or AML consulting firms Ability to operate at both: Hands-on engineering level Strategic AML platform level Why Should I Apply? Join an agile, cross-functional engineering team supporting and enhancing AML platforms, payments screening systems, and enterprise data pipelines. This role emphasizes real-time payments screening ownership, data quality improvements, and integration across payments and case management workflows. #INDGEN #ZR
