Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer

Full-Time 63000 - 77000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Global Payments

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead software development projects and create innovative payment solutions.
  • Company: Join a global leader in payment technology with a dynamic team.
  • Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, remote work options, and career growth opportunities.
  • Other info: Be part of an inclusive team that values creativity and collaboration.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of commerce while working with cutting-edge technologies.
  • Qualifications: 6+ years in software development with expertise in multiple programming languages.

The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.

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‑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 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.
  • 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 No SQL 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
  • Ubuntu
  • Cent OS/RHEL
  • Amazon Linux
  • Microsoft Windows
  • z/OS
  • Tandem/HP-Nonstop
  • Database
  • Oracle
  • My SQL
  • MS SQL Server
  • IMS
  • Hadoop
  • Back‑end technologies
  • Java
  • Python
  • . NET
  • Ruby
  • Mainframe COBOL
  • Mainframe Assembler
  • Front‑end technologies
  • HTML
  • Java Script
  • j Query
  • CICS
  • Web Frameworks
  • Node. js
  • React. js
  • Angular
  • Redux
  • Development Tools
  • Eclipse
  • Visual Studio
  • Webpack
  • Babel
  • Gulp
  • Mobile Development
  • i OS
  • 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.

Global Payments Inc. 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.

If you wish to request reasonable accommodations related to applying for employment or provide feedback about the accessibility of this website, please contact jobs@globalpayments. com.

Global Payments and Worldpay recently joined forces, and we’re currently operating across two Workday application systems.

If you don’t see one of your applications here, it may have been submitted in the Worldpay Workday system instead.

Click HERE to visit Worldpay Workday and view any additional applications.

At Global Payments (NYSE : GPN), we empower simple, fast, secure payments for everyone.

And to do that, we’ve built a complete, worldwide commerce ecosystem that delivers software and services at scale to millions of companies around the world—from ambitious startups to global enterprises.

Our team of 27,000 experts is dedicated to your success.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we're a Fortune 500® company and a member of the S&P 500 with worldwide reach spanning North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America.

Wherever you are—or wherever you want to be—we’re there, ready to support you.

For more information, visit company. globalpayments. com and follow Global Payments on X, Linked In and Facebook.

Accommodations: Accessibility

Requests: If you wish to request reasonable accommodations related to applying for employment or provide feedback about the accessibility of this website, please contact jobs@globalpayments. com EEOC Statement: Global Payments Inc. 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 jobs@globalpayments. com.

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Lead Software Engineer employer: Global Payments

Global Payments is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and development within a dynamic and supportive work culture. As a Customer Retentions Consultant, you will benefit from a collaborative environment that encourages innovative thinking and offers competitive compensation packages, along with opportunities for career advancement in the thriving field of global commerce.

Global Payments

Contact Details:

Global Payments Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Lead Software Engineer

Software Development Life Cycle
Front-end Programming Languages
Back-end Programming Languages
Application Design
Code Debugging
Data Analysis
API Integration