Data Engineer

Global Payments Inc.; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & benefits

Global career growth

Learning & development

Inclusive team environment

Community & volunteering initiatives

Wellbeing program

Global recognition platform

Job summary

Global Payments Inc. is seeking a Data Engineer to shape the data engineering and platform strategy for a global payments leader. You will architect cloud data platforms, drive analytics capabilities, and influence enterprise data strategy across the organization.

You will lead modernization efforts, champion automation, governance, and scalable data solutions while mentoring engineering teams to deliver high-impact outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading cloud data platform architecture and analytics at scale.
• Deep expertise in GCP, Dataflow, BigQuery, Pub/Sub, Composer.
• Proficient in Python and SQL with scalable ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Strong data modeling for data warehousing and data lakes (Snowflake).
• Experience mentoring engineers and driving governance and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable cloud data architectures to enable enterprise analytics.
• Lead delivery of enterprise data solutions transforming requirements into platforms.
• Champion automation, governance, and platform modernization initiatives.
• Provide architectural leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.
• Improve data platform performance, security, and cost efficiency.

Skills

Cloud data architecture

GCP expertise

Snowflake data modeling

Python

SQL

ETL/ELT frameworks

Data governance

Mentoring teams

Education

Master's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

CI/CD

Apache Airflow

dbt

Job description

Ready to take your career global? Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for a Data Engineer to join our ever evolving Data Engineering & Platform Team and help shape the future of global commerce. In this role, you’ll lead the architecture and evolution of mission‑critical cloud data platforms that power insights, innovation, and decision‑making across Global Payments. Your expertise will help create scalable, reliable, and secure data ecosystems that enable teams to deliver better outcomes for clients, accelerate business growth, and unlock new opportunities across the organization. Working alongside talented engineers, analysts, and business leaders, you’ll influence enterprise‑wide data strategy, champion modern cloud technologies, and help ensure Global Payments remains at the forefront of a rapidly evolving digital payments landscape.

What you’ll own

• Shape the future of our cloud data ecosystem by designing scalable, high‑performance architectures that improve data accessibility, reliability, and business decision‑making across the organization.
• Drive the delivery of enterprise data solutions that transform complex business requirements into modern platforms, accelerating analytics, innovation, and measurable business outcomes.
• Lead the evolution of data engineering practices by championing automation, governance, and platform modernization initiatives that increase efficiency, strengthen data quality, and reduce operational risk.
• Influence technical direction and engineering excellence through architectural leadership, mentorship, and best practices that elevate team capability and enable successful delivery of strategic priorities.
• Optimize data platform performance and resilience by implementing scalable frameworks, security controls, and cost‑efficient solutions that support long‑term business growth and operational stability.

What you’ll bring

• Significant experience leading the architecture, design, and delivery of cloud‑based data platforms, with a strong focus on large‑scale data engineering and analytics environments.
• Deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including Dataflow, BigQuery, Pub/Sub, Composer (Apache Airflow), and modern cloud‑native data solutions.
• Advanced experience designing and optimizing data warehouse and data lake architectures using Snowflake, including logical and physical data modeling.
• Strong proficiency in Python and Structured Query Language (SQL), with a proven track record of building scalable Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) and Extract, Load, Transform (ELT) frameworks.
• Demonstrated success leading complex technical initiatives, influencing stakeholders, and mentoring engineering teams to deliver high‑impact business outcomes.

It's a bonus if you have

• Experience leveraging dbt (data build tool) to create modular, scalable, and well‑governed data transformation frameworks.
• Hands‑on expertise with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices for data platforms.
• A Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

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.

Come and be part of an ever‑evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.

Does this sound like you?

Then you sound like a Globalpayer.

Our Perks - What We’ll Bring For You

We know it’s bigger than just your career. It’s your life, and your world. That’s why we offer global benefits and programs to support you at every stage. Here’s a taste of what you can expect.

• A competitive salary and benefits package that recognizes your contribution
• Opportunities to grow your skills and build your career within a global business
• Access to learning, development and on‑the‑job experiences that expand your expertise
• A supportive, inclusive team environment where your ideas and input matter
• Time to give back through community and charity initiatives
• A global employee assistance programme to support your wellbeing
• Recognition through a global platform that celebrates your achievements

https://jobs.globalpayments.com/en/why-global-payments/benefits/

Diversity and EEO Statements

Global Payments is an organization that stands against racism, intolerance and injustice in all its forms — one that respects, honors and celebrates the diversity of our team members and the differences among us. Our commitment to fostering a company culture that values and respects Inclusion and Diversity is steadfast. Standing together as one company, we will continue to work to drive positive change for the communities in which we live and work and stamp out injustice.

Global Payments 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. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department.

At this time, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States (or (applicable country) on a full‑time