Java Lead Developer

Ready to take your career global?

At Global Payments as a Lead Java Developer you'll build software that powers real-world commerce at global scale. Every application you design, code, and improve helps businesses move money, serve customers, and grow with confidence.

What you’ll own
- Build and evolve applications across front-end and back-end systems, delivering reliable, scalable solutions that power global payment experiences.
- Design technical solutions and program specifications that align business needs with strong architecture, performance, and maintainability.
- Drive code quality through development, debugging, and testing that reduces defects and strengthens system reliability.
- Influence technical decisions by partnering with engineering and business teams to shape solution design and delivery approaches.
- Strengthen engineering standards by applying secure coding practices, including Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance and data protection requirements.
- Improve system performance and stability by analyzing complex codebases and identifying opportunities for optimization and modernization.
- Contribute to technical planning by providing effort estimates and helping shape delivery timelines for complex initiatives.
- Share knowledge and raise engineering capability by guiding peers and contributing to continuous learning across teams.

What you bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related field.
- 6+ years of experience in software engineering, with strong skills in coding, system design, and data analysis.
- Experience working across front-end and back-end technologies, with proficiency in at least two modern programming languages such as Java, Python, or .NET.
- Strong understanding of APIs, external services, and integration across distributed systems.
- Experience working with relational and NoSQL databases, including data design and query languages.
- Ability to analyze complex technical problems, design effective solutions, and make sound engineering decisions.
- A collaborative mindset with experience working across teams, contributing to technical discussions, and improving engineering practices.

It’s a bonus if you have:
- Experience working in large-scale or enterprise environments where you’ve built or maintained systems that operate with high availability, security, and performance expectations.
- Exposure to cloud platforms and modern development practices such as CI/CD (Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery), containerization, or microservices architecture.
- Familiarity with regulated or payment-related environments where you’ve applied strong security, compliance, or industry standards in day-to-day engineering decisions.

About the team

You join a team of engineers who think beyond code. You collaborate across product, engineering, and business teams to solve complex challenges, improve platform performance, and shape solutions used across markets and industries. You work in an environment built on curiosity, ownership, and continuous improvement.
In this role, you’ll design and deliver applications that run across modern and enterprise systems, influence technical direction across teams, and help define how Global Payments builds, scales, and secures its platforms. You’ll own outcomes that improve reliability, performance, and customer experience while helping shape the future of commerce.

Our 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 package that recognizes your contribution
Opportunities to grow your skills and build your career within a global business
Access to learning, development and on-the-job experiences that expand your expertise
A supportive, inclusive team environment where your ideas and input matter
Time to give back through community and charity initiatives
A global employee assistance programme to support your wellbeing
Recognition through a global platform that celebrates your achievements

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.
Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.

Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Globalpayer. Apply now to take your career global.