Software Engineer - Java (Cambridge)

Worldpay (UK) Limited; Milton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldpay (UK) Limited is seeking a Software Engineer - Java to join our Global Payments Team. You will design and develop secure, scalable Java applications for a high-volume payments gateway that processes millions of transactions daily.

You’ll collaborate with engineers in the UK and US, perform code reviews, and contribute to continuous improvement across the SDLC. Proficiency in Java, REST, Spring Boot, SQL/PLSQL, and Oracle is highly valued, with a strong focus on reliability, performance,

Qualifications

• Experience building secure, scalable Java-based distributed applications.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases (Oracle).
• Ability to work in a high-availability, 24/7 production environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Java-based solutions for a high-throughput payments gateway.
• Collaborate with UK/US engineers, review code, and mentor teammates.
• Participate in SDLC activities and release support.

Skills

Java

SQL

PL/SQL

REST APIs

Spring Boot

J2EE / JSP / Servlets

Git/GitHub

Linux

Docker

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in CS/SE or related

Tools

Gradle/Maven

Oracle

VS Code / Eclipse

Job description

Ready to take your career global?Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for Software Engineer - Java to join our ever-evolving WPG team and help shape the future of global commerce. Whilst web development skills are crucial, a background payments and fintech would be extremely beneficial.What you’ll ownYou will be working on one of the largest-by-volume global payment platforms in the world, focussing intensively on robustness, security, and capacity that can process over 800 transactions every second and exceeding 10 million successful payments every day.Design and develop solutions in Java, SQL, and PLSQL to ecommerce payments gateway as part of a team, in line with:The needs of a high-capacity mission-critical 24/7 service with 5 nines uptimeProduct specifications and drivers of business valueWorldpay architectural and software engineering principlesDepartment standards and practices e.g. code quality, agile ways of working, technical debt controlClosely partner with the software and quality assurance engineers in the team through code reviews, knowledge sharing and mentoringActive collaboration with engineers in UK and USActive contribution to retrospectives, resolution of technical debt, and improvements to team and department working practicesPeriodic availability outside normal office hours for release support and deploymentWorking collaboratively along the whole SDLC – with colleagues in the team, solution designers, release team, support and the business to refine, release and run the software solutionsWhat you’ll bringYou will have the ability to build secure, clean and testable Java-based distributed applications in a Linux development environmentYou will have a firm grasp of relational database concepts (e.g. Oracle), appreciation of architecture and knowledge of industry design patternsYou will have a dynamic can-do attitude, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team to drive continuous improvement and being able to prioritise under pressureYou will take pride in your work and encourage others to do the sameExperience with large code bases and version control systemsExperience with Linux as a development and production environmentSkills in the following areas are considered essential: JavaHTMLCSSJavaScriptREST APIsSpring BootJBossJ2EE, JSP, Servlets, etc.Gradle or MavenDatabases (Oracle) DDL and SQLBasic NetworkingGit & GitHubLinux (bash, ksh, ssh, etc.)Experience in the following areas would be nice to have:C/C++Payment technologies (APACS, IFSF, Google Pay etc.)Exposure to Angular, AlpineJS, BootstrapDatabase tools: Toad, DBeaver, SQL DeveloperIDEs: VS Code, Eclipse, etc.TypescriptTLS, PKI – certs etc. Keyfactor, Sectigo.Apache configContainers (Docker, Podman, etc)Testing tools: Selenium, JUnitData formats: XML, JSON, YAMLAWS, Azure, Cloud etc.Login Authentication (SSO, MFA)CI/CD PipelinesSecurity scans, Snyk, Checkmarx, etc.It’s a bonus if you have knowledge of the following:A keen interest in innovation, using techniques like BDD, best-of-breed software engineering practices and tools, with an ability to communicate clearly their advantages with your peers, stakeholders and end usersA keen interest in AI and ability to use any AI tool in your day-to-day jobSome familiarity with agile frameworks and methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe), and knowledge of their various advantages and pitfallsAny experience of working in a global online business/knowledge of cryptography and secure inter-application communication principles/high availability, high capacity, mission-critical systems, etc.About the teamYou will join one of our cross-functional teams containing developers, testers, scrum master, product owners and analysts. Each team has its own territory and backlog which it owns from kick-off to post-live. The teams follow agile practices which may be Scrum, Kanban or SAFe, adapted according to need. We integrate and deliver continuously, and so keep the feedback loop between product, development, test and end-users tight and responsive. We target fast feature development on our best-of-breed global payments platform.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.Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Globalpayer. Apply now to take your career global.#LI-AB1