Lead Software Engineer

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. 

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.

This position is responsible for working with developers and product owners to design, develop, test and support payment-related applications on POS terminals that use the Android operating system. 

What Part Will You Play?

• Develops basic to moderately complex code  using a front or back end programming language within a platform as needed in collaboration with business and technology teams for internal and external client software solutions.  Creates, and delivers routine program specifications for code development and support on a project /issue with a moderate understanding of the application / database to better align interactions and technologies.
• Analyzes, modifies, and develops basic to moderately complex code / unit testing in order to develop application documentation.  Performs testing and validation requirements for basic to moderately complex code changes. Performs corrective measures for basic to moderately complex code deficiencies and escalates alternative proposals.
• Applies a moderate understanding of procedures, methodology and application standards to include Payment Card Industry (PCI) security compliance.

What Are We Looking For in This Role?Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business / Management Information Systems or related field
• Typically minimum of 2 years - Professional Experience In Coding, Designing, Developing And Analyzing Data.  Typically has a basic knowledge and use of one or more 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 NoSQL Databases

Preferred Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business / Management Information Systems or related field
• 3+ years professional Experience In Coding, Designing, Developing And Analyzing Data.
• Payments industry experience a plus
• Hybrid Android development experience a plus
• C development experience a plus
• Experience with payment applications or transaction processing a plus

What Are Our Desired Skills and Capabilities?

• Design and develop business and consumer applications targeted to POS terminals on the Android platform using Kotlin, Java, Javascript, and the NDK

• Providing subject matter expertise on the design of applications and libraries.

• Develop specifications for terminal applications.

• Be aware of Android technology changes/practices and disseminating information to peers.

• Work within an Agile project methodology.

• Work within aggressive project deadlines.

• Take ownership of unit testing and the quality/security of code developed.

• Provide Android subject matter knowledge, expertise, and recommendations to inform leadership decisions.

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