Data Engineer

Global Payments Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Global benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Global Payments Inc. is seeking a Data Engineer to join our Data Engineering & Platform Team and help shape the future of global commerce.

You will lead the architecture and evolution of mission-critical cloud data platforms powering insights and decision-making across the company. You'll design scalable data ecosystems, implement secure data pipelines on Google Cloud Platform (BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Composer) and Snowflake, and mentor engineers while partnering with stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Experience leading the architecture and delivery of cloud-based data platforms.
• Deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) including Dataflow, BigQuery, Pub/Sub, Composer; modern cloud-native data solutions.
• Advanced data warehousing and data lake design with Snowflake.
• Strong Python and SQL skills for scalable ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and mentor engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Shape the future of the cloud data ecosystem and scalable architectures.
• Drive enterprise data solutions transforming complex business requirements into modern platforms.
• Lead modernization initiatives, governance, and automation to improve data quality and reduce risk.
• Provide architectural leadership and mentorship to elevate team capability.
• Optimize data platform performance, security, and cost-efficiency across the org.

Skills

Cloud data architecture

Python

SQL

Data modeling

Stakeholder influence

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GCP (BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Composer)

Snowflake

dbt

Terraform/CI/CD for data platforms

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