Software Engineering Specialist

Are you ready to write your next chapter?

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. With proven technology, we process the largest volume of payments in the world, driving the global economy every day. When you join Worldpay, you join a global community of experts and changemakers, working to reinvent an industry by constantly evolving how we work and making the way millions of people pay easier, every day.

What makes a Worldpayer?

It’s simple: Think, Act, Win. We stay curious, always asking the right questions to be better every day, finding creative solutions to simplify the complex. We’re dynamic, every Worldpayer is empowered to make the right decisions for their customers. And we’re determined, always staying open – winning and failing as one.

We’re looking for a Specialist Software Engineer to join our ever evolving Data Platform team to help us unleash the potential of every business.

Job Description Summary

As a Software Engineer Specialist, you will be focused on delivering robust and performant database applications that meet business driven SLAs and quality criteria. Working with other teams across the project you will develop and enhance code and provide ideas and concepts to further improve platform efficiency. You will optimize physical schema designs and produce ILM solutions for application datasets.

You will also developing cloud based applications using new technologies in AWS, driving out cutting edge, cost efficient solutions for tomorrow’s platforms.

Job Description and Responsibilities

• Technical Lead and Mentor for Junior team members.
• Capacity planning and ILM
• Data driven architecture.
• Continuous improvement of database application layer.
• Develop and maintain performance measurement frameworks.
• Defect analysis and bug fixing.
• Production fast fix.
• Object design.
• Maintain & automate AWS infrastructure via Terraform
• Containerization technology (e.g. Docker, EKS).
• Understand the team objectives and make sure that the team are on the path to achieving the Sprint / PI Goals.
• Participate in code reviews, retros and demos

Required Skills

• Minimum 5 years experience in Data Platform related roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline.
• Pro-active, can-do attitude.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proven track record working on high volume Oracle processing system.
• Strong demonstrable understanding of Oracle database architecture.
• Demonstrable problem-solving skills.
• Strong demonstrable SQL.
• Demonstrable understanding AWR and ASH reports.
• Demonstrable understanding of SQL execution plans.
• Demonstrable understanding of programming techniques and structures (PL/SQL).
• Demonstrable understanding of oracle segment partitioning and index usage.
• Demonstrable understanding of AWS architecture and applications.

What we offer you:
A career at Worldpay is more than just a job. It’s the change to shape the future of fintech. At Worldpay, we offer you:
• A voice in the future of fintech
• Always-on learning and development
• Collaborative work environment
• Opportunities to give back
• Competitive salary and benefits

Worldpay 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.
• Time to support charities and give back to your community.
• Parental leave policy.
• Global recognition platform.
• Virgin Pulse access.
• Global employee assistance program.

What makes a Worldpayer

At Worldpay, we take our Values seriously, and we live them every day. Think like a customer, Act like an owner, and Win as a team.

• Curious. Humble. Creative. We ask the right questions, listening and learning to get better every day. We simplify the complex and we’re always looking to create a bigger impact for our colleagues and customers.
• Empowered. Accountable. Dynamic. We stay agile, using our initiative, taking calculated risks to progress. Never standing still, never settling, we work at pace to achieve our goals. We champion our ideas and stay flexible to make them happen. We know that every action adds up.
• Determined. Inclusive. Open. Unlocking potential means working as one global community. Our work spans borders, and we stay united by our purpose. We collaborate, always encouraging others to perform at their best, welcoming new perspectives.

Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Worldpayer.

Apply now to write the next chapter in your career. We can’t wait to hear from you.

To find out more about working with us, find us on LinkedIn.

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