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Software Engineer - Java (Cambridge)

  • Team Product and Technology Development
  • Location Cambridge, United Kingdom
  • Position Type Full time
  • Reference Number JR0610268
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Job Description

Ready to take your career global?

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for a Software Engineer to join our ever-evolving Development team and help shape the future of global commerce.

What you’ll own

  • Design and develop solutions in Java, SQL, and PLSQL to one of the main 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 uptime

    • Product specifications and drivers of business value

    • Worldpay architectural and software engineering principles

    • Department standards and practices e.g. code quality, agile ways of working, technical debt control

  • Closely partner with the software and quality assurance engineers in the team through code reviews, knowledge sharing and mentoring

  • Active collaboration with engineers in UK and US

  • Active contribution to retrospectives, resolution of technical debt, and improvements to team and department working practices

  • Periodic availability outside normal office hours for release support and deployment

  • Working 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 solutions

What you’ll bring

  • You will have the ability to design and build secure, clean and testable Java-based distributed applications in a Linux development environment

  • You will have a firm grasp of relational database concepts (e.g. Oracle), appreciation of architecture and knowledge of industry design patterns

  • You will have a proactive can-do attitude, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team to drive continuous improvement and being able to prioritise under pressure

  • You will take pride in your work and encourage others to do the same

  • Experience with large code bases and version control systems

  • Experience with Linux as a development and production environment

  • Experience delivering software to solve complex business problems

  • A genuine interest in Global Payments’ products and the wider payments industry, with a passion for learning and continuous improvement.

It’s a bonus if you have

  • 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 users

  • A keen interest in AI and ability to use any AI tool in your day-to-day job

  • Some familiarity with agile frameworks and methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe), and knowledge of their various advantages and pitfalls

  • Any 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 team

You 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.

You will join one of our cross-functional teams containing developers, testers, scrum master, product owners. 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.

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Our Benefits

Explore the benefits we offer to Globalpayers in the United Kingdom

  • My Health

    We offer access to medical coverage that supports the health and wellbeing for you and your family

  • My Money

    In addition to base salary, you may be eligible for bonuses and/or equity awards, determined by role, level, impact, and our policies.

    My Lifestyle

    We have a dedicated Wellness Week each year – which includes an extra paid day off - so you can take time to relax, recharge and invest in your wellbeing

  • My Family

    FLEX, our family inclusion community, offers support for all Globalpayers at every stage, from raising families to caring for loved ones

  • My Time Off

    We offer paid time off and public holidays so you can rest, recharge and spend time on what matters most.

    Application steps

    Submit Your Application

    Here's where we'll learn a little about you, why you want to join Global Payments, and why you'd be a good addition to our team. You'll also need to upload your resume and a cover letter too.

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    Application Review

    Once you’ve submitted your application, Globalpayers will review it and see if you’re a good match for the role, team and culture. If you’re successful, we'll invite you for an interview where we can get to know each other better.

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    Interview with a Globalpayer

    This is the time where we get to know you better, and your opportunity to learn more about us. The best way to thrive is to bring your whole self to the conversation. We’ll ask about your skills and experiences, as well as your career aspirations. Depending on the role, you might have multiple interviews with various Globalpayers.

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    Offer and Onboarding

    The exciting part! If you’re the best candidate, your recruiter will be in touch to confirm your offer. If you accept, we’ll walk you through the next steps of what you can expect during your background check and onboarding process to get you ready to become an official Globalpayer.

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