Sr. Software Engineer

Global Payments; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Payments in Alpharetta, GA is seeking a Senior Java Developer to join the Heartland School Solutions Engineering Team. You will design and build scalable web applications and APIs fueling K-12 payment experiences, focusing on reliability and security.

Bring 5+ years of Java experience, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and modern web tech; contribute to code quality, tests, and production readiness; collaborate in Agile teams and mentor others.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing Java-based software solutions in enterprise environments.
• Strong expertise with Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and modern web technologies.
• Ability to solve complex technical problems and deliver high-quality scalable solutions.
• Experience collaborating in Agile Scrum teams and communicating across disciplines.
• Experience with NoSQL databases and JSON-based integrations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver scalable web applications and APIs for K-12 clients, ensuring security and performance.
• Drive code quality, testing, and maintainability to reduce operational risk.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence technical decisions and standards.
• Own architecture and successful delivery from concept through production with measurable outcomes.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

HTML/CSS/JavaScript/TypeScript

Agile Scrum

Communication skills

Angular

Tools

MongoDB

Azure Cosmos DB

NoSQL databases

Spock Framework

JSON-based integrations

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-in-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 a Senior Java Developer to join our ever-evolving Heartland School Solutions Engineering Team and help shape the future of global commerce. In this role, you’ll build and enhance the technology that powers payment experiences for K-12 schools, helping clients streamline operations, improve reliability and deliver better outcomes for the communities they serve. Your expertise will directly influence the quality, scalability and security of enterprise software solutions while creating opportunities to innovate, modernize and continuously improve how schools manage payments. Working alongside a collaborative team committed to engineering excellence, you’ll take ownership of meaningful initiatives, drive measurable impact and contribute to Global Payments’ mission of delivering technology that moves money seamlessly, securely and at scale.What you'll ownDesign and deliver scalable web applications and application programming interfaces (APIs) that enable secure, reliable payment experiences for K-12 clients while supporting long-term product growth and platform performance.Drive software quality and engineering excellence by building maintainable, well-tested solutions that improve system stability, accelerate delivery and reduce operational risk.Influence technical decisions and development standards by identifying opportunities for improvement, sharing expertise and helping elevate code quality across the team.Own the successful delivery of enterprise-ready solutions from concept through production, ensuring business requirements are translated into measurable outcomes for clients and stakeholders.Strengthen product performance and client satisfaction through proactive troubleshooting, continuous improvement and the resolution of complex technical challenges that impact business success.What you'll bring5+ years of experience developing Java-based software solutions, with demonstrated success delivering scalable, production-grade applications in enterprise environments.Strong expertise in Spring Boot, RESTful APIs and modern web technologies, including HTML, CSS and JavaScript or TypeScript.Proven ability to solve complex technical problems, diagnose issues effectively and deliver high-quality solutions that balance business needs with technical excellence.Experience collaborating within Agile Scrum teams, contributing to shared goals while taking ownership of individual outcomes and deliverables.Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build productive relationships across engineering, quality assurance and business teams.It's a bonus if you haveExperience developing single-page applications using Angular or similar frameworks.Experience working with MongoDB, Azure Cosmos DB or other NoSQL databases to support scalable application architectures.Experience writing automated unit tests using the Spock Framework and working extensively with JSON-based integrations.About the teamOur 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. Apply now to take your career global.Global Payments Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. 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