Software Engineer Senior

WorldPay
United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
7 years minimum
Compensation
$108,200.0 - $163,400.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) .NET Framework Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) User Authentication Automation of Tests Microsoft Azure C Sharp (Programming Language) Code Review Databases Continuous Integration Relational Databases DevOps
+14 more
Distributed Systems Fault Tolerance Monitoring of Systems PostgreSQL Microsoft SQL Server Oracle (Applications) Payment Service Provider PCI Data Security Standards Performance Tuning Software Engineering Software Technical Review Transaction Processing (Computing) Cloud Platform System Data Analytics

Job description

  • Design, develop, and maintain highthroughput, lowlatency payment services supporting Valutec’s stored value and gift card platform.
  • Lead development efforts across transaction processing, settlement, reporting, and integrations with processors, partners, and downstream systems.
  • Contribute to platform modernization initiatives, including cloud-native architecture and Azure migration.
  • Build resilient services with strong focus on availability, security, and fault tolerance.
  • Partner closely with Product, QA, Operations, and Architecture to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
  • Participate in technical design reviews, code reviews, and architectural decision-making.
  • Support production operations, including incident response, root cause analysis, and performance tuning.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers, promoting engineering best practices and code quality standards.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, preferably in payments, fintech, or high-availability transaction systems.
  • Strong proficiency in one or more enterprise languages (e.g., Java, C#, .NET, or similar).
  • Experience building distributed systems, APIs, and data-driven services.
  • Solid understanding of relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL), including performance tuning and transactional integrity.
  • Experience with secure system design, encryption, authentication, and compliance-driven development.
  • Proven ability to work in production-critical environments with formal change management and release controls.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

It’s a bonus if you have

  • Experience in stored value, gift card, or payment authorization systems.
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, including app services, databases, and monitoring tools.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern DevOps practices.
  • Knowledge of PCI DSS or other regulated compliance frameworks.
  • Experience supporting legacy platforms while driving incremental modernization.

Benefits & conditions

Worldpay is dedicated to offering individuals rewarding career opportunities and competitive compensation. For this full-time position, the good faith estimated annual salary range upon hire is $108,200.00-$163,400.00. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on the role’s responsibilities, level, and geographic location. The actual starting salary will be determined by a candidate’s experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Please note that changes in work location may impact the final offered salary. We encourage you to consult with your recruiter to confirm the budget for your location and to better understand the applicable pay scale.

About the company

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

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