Lead Software Engineer

Global Payments; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Payments is seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to design, code, debug, and maintain applications across front- and back-end stacks. You will analyze existing systems, create implementation plans, and drive quality in a flexible development environment.

The role requires strong knowledge of multiple programming languages, APIs, and databases, with emphasis on delivering scalable software and ensuring PCI security compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in CS/IT/IS or related field.
• Typically 6+ years professional coding, design, development and data analysis experience.
• Experience with multiple front-end/back-end languages and APIs.

Responsibilities

• Develops moderately complex code for internal/external client solutions.
• Designs and delivers program specifications across multiple projects.
• Provides code analysis, documentation and testing support.
• Advises on testing, validation and corrective measures for complex code.
• Participates in client meetings and vendor discussions to determine solutions.
• Guides adherence to application standards and PCI security controls.
• Assists with training and mentoring software engineers.

Skills

Backend development

Java

Python

CICS

Node.js

React.js

SQL/NoSQL databases

PCI security

Leadership

Communication

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Eclipse

Visual Studio

Webpack

Babel

Gulp

IBM Rational Tools

Job description

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‑class payment technology and software solutions. Join our dynamic team and make your mark on the payments technology landscape of tomorrow. Ready to take your career global? Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for an experienced Lead Software Engineer to join our ever evolving team and help shape the future of global commerce.

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 a variety of languages and architectures. Analyzes 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 throughout the life cycle in a flexible development environment.

What You’ll Own

• 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 better align interactions and technologies.
• Provides broad and in‑depth knowledge of analysis, modification, and development of complex code/unit testing in order to develop concise application documentation.
• Performs and advises on testing, validation requirements, and corrective measures for complex code deficiencies and provides systemic proposals.
• Participates in client facing meetings, joint venture discussions, vendor partnership teams to determine solution approaches.
• Provides advise 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.
• Develops, administers and recommends billable hours and resource estimates on complex initiatives, projects, and issues.
• Assists with on‑the‑job training and provides in‑depth expertise and advice to software engineers.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business / Management Information Systems or related field
• Typically minimum of 6 years - Professional Experience In Coding, Designing, Developing And Analyzing Data.
• Typically has an 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, Business / Management Information Systems or related field
• 8+ years professional Experience In Coding, Designing, Developing And Analyzing Data and experience with IBM Rational Tools

What Are Our Desired Skills and Capabilities?

• Skills / Knowledge - Having wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.
• Some barriers to entry exist at this level (e.g., dept./peer review).
• 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 own area of expertise.
• Supervision - Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel (Team Lead).

Operating Systems

• Ubuntu
• CentOS/RHEL
• Amazon Linux
• Microsoft Windows
• z/OS
• Tandem/HP-Nonstop

Database

• Oracle
• MySQL
• MS SQL Server
• IMS
• DB2
• Hadoop

Back‑end technologies

• Java
• Python
• .NET
• Ruby
• Mainframe COBOL
• Mainframe Assembler

Front‑end technologies

• HTML
• JavaScript
• jQuery
• CICS

Web Frameworks

• Node.js
• React.js
• Angular
• Redux

Development Tools

• Eclipse
• Visual Studio
• Webpack
• Babel
• Gulp

Mobile Development

• iOS
• Android

Machine Learning

• Python
• R
• Matlab
• Tensorflow
• DMTK

About the team

Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections – it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.

What makes a Globalpayer?

Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative – always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.

Global Payments Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Global Payments provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law.

If you wish to request reasonable accommodations related to applying for employment or provide feedback about the accessibility of this website, please contact [e-mail].

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At Global Payments (NYSE : GPN), we empower simple, fast, secure payments for everyone. And to do that, we’ve built a complete, worldwide commerce ecosystem that delivers software and services at scale to millions of companies around the world—from ambitious startups to global enterprises. Our team of 27,000 experts is dedicated to your success. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we're a Fortune 500® company and a member of the S&P 500 with worldwide reach spanning North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. Wherever you are—or wherever you want to be—we’re there, ready to support you.

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