Software Engineer Lead

Every day, Global Payments makes it possible for millions of people to move money between buyers and sellers using our payments solutions for credit, debit, prepaid and merchant services.  Our worldwide team helps over 3 million companies, more than 1,300 financial institutions and over 600 million cardholders grow with confidence and achieve amazing results.  We are driven by our passion for success and we are proud to deliver best-in-class payment technology and software solutions.  Join our dynamic team and make your mark on the payments technology landscape of tomorrow. 

Summary of This Role

Works throughout the software development life cycle and performs in a utility capacity to create, design, code, debug, maintain, test, implement, and validate applications with a broad understanding of various languages and architectures.  Analyze existing applications or formulate logic for new applications, procedures, flowcharting, coding, and debugging programs.  Maintains and utilizes application and programming documents in the development of code.  Recommends changes in development, maintenance, and system standards.  Creates appropriate deliverables and develops application implementation plans in a flexible development environment throughout the life cycle.

What Part Will You Play?

• Develops moderately complex code using both front and/or back-end programming languages within multiple platforms as needed in collaboration with business and technology teams for internal and external client software solutions.  Designs, creates, and delivers moderately complex program specifications for code development and support on multiple projects/issues with a wide understanding of the application/database to align interactions and technologies better.
• Provides broad and in-depth knowledge of analysis, modification, and development of complex code/unit testing to develop concise application documentation.  Performs and advises on testing, validation requirements, and corrective measures for complex code deficiencies and provides systemic proposals.
• Provides advice to leadership on the design, development, and enforcement of business/infrastructure application standards to include associated controls, procedures, and monitoring to ensure compliance and accuracy of data. Applies a full understanding and in-depth knowledge of procedures, methodology, and application standards to include Payment Card Industry (PCI) security compliance.

What Are We Looking For in This Role?

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Typically, at least 8 years of professional Experience In Coding, Designing, Developing, And Analyzing Data.  Typically has advanced knowledge and use of two or more opposing front / back end languages/technologies from the following but not limited to: two or more modern programming languages used in the enterprise, experience working with various APIs, external Services, experience with both relational and NoSQL Databases.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 8+ years of professional Experience In Coding, Designing, Developing, And Analyzing Data.
• Full-stack experience in one or more of the following: Java, Spring, JavaScript, SQL, Spark, Kafka, Kubernetes, Docker, AWS, and the confidence to easily pick up others.
• Experience with various database technologies, including AWS database, large-scale SQL, and NoSQL databases and design.
• Hands-on experience designing, building, and deploying secure, scalable services in the cloud and SaaS environments.
• Deep understanding of software quality and what it takes to construct resilient and impactful solutions.

What Are Our Desired Skills and Capabilities?

• Certifications in Java, AWS, Kubernetes, Spark, or similar areas.
• Exposure to cloud environments and preferably AWS.
• Exposure to DevOps tools like Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, ArgoCD
• Experience with message-oriented middleware, caching, and system integration.
• Track record of pursuing self-directed side projects, research, or open-source projects.
• Skills/Knowledge - Developing professional expertise and applying company policies and procedures to resolve various issues.
• Job Complexity - Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Networks with key contacts outside their area of expertise.
• Supervision - Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel (Team Lead).

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