Lead Software Engineer

Global Payments Inc.; Leicester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Payments Inc. in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to oversee design, coding, testing and delivery across the software lifecycle. You will work with business and technology teams to build robust client software solutions.

You will drive architecture across front-end and back-end stacks, mentor engineers, ensure quality and security standards, and contribute to strategic initiatives that shape global commerce.

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; adept with two or more modern front/back end languages; experience with APIs and both relational and NoSQL databases

Responsibilities

• Develops/moderately complex code across front-end and/or back-end within multiple platforms
• Provides deep knowledge on analysis, modification and development of complex code and unit testing
• Participates in client meetings and vendor discussions to determine solution approaches
• Advises leadership on design, development and enforcement of standards including PCI security compliance
• Develops, administers and estimates billable hours and resources for complex initiatives
• Mentors software engineers and shares expertise

Skills

Programming languages (Java, Python, .

APIs & external services

Relational & NoSQL databases

Education

BS in Computer Science / IT / MIS

Tools

Eclipse

Visual Studio

Webpack

Babel

Gulp

Node.js

React.js

Angular

Redux

IBM Rational Tools

Job description

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.

What You’ll Bring

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

• Linux distributions including one or more for the following: Ubuntu, CentOS/RHEL, Amazon Linux
• Microsoft Windows
• z/OS
• Tandem/HP-Nonstop

Database - Design, familiarity with DDL and DML for one or more of the following databases 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 – Web technologies like 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.