Senior Software Engineer - Backend Java (Boston Metro Area)

Job Description

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 Software Engineer to join our ever-evolving ​Product & Technology Development​ team to help us unleash the potential of every business.  

Are you ready to make your mark? Then you sound like a Worldpayer. 

About the team 

Product & Technology Development 

Our Product and Technology teams are the Worldpayers behind the game-changing products and digital experiences we’re best known for. Striving for better, they never stand still — delivering impactful innovations that power transactions across the world.   

We consistently develop and deliver new features onto our live platform. This platform handles millions of merchant transactions around the clock while delivering a robust feature set aimed at boosting our merchant’s payments capabilities. These features, along with our ability to consistently deliver them, make us stand out in the highly competitive payments business. Our engineering team is critical to our mission; we are fundamentally a technology company. We succeed by offering innovative features to our merchants while retaining the reliability, quality, and fault tolerance they require.  

Please note we are seeking a backend java engineer - not full-stack or front-end developers for this opening.

 

What you’ll own  

• Design, develop, and test software for scalability, reliability, and data recovery associated with a high-volume, high-availability platform 

• Collaborate with other internal teams (Product, Platform, Merchant Services and Support) to convert business requirements into technical solutions 

• Use Agile software techniques such as pair programming and test-driven development to maximize productivity and quality 

• Deploy new features into production with zero platform downtime and no impact to end customers who are currently processing

• Build domain expertise in e-commerce payments and apply engineering expertise to develop new product features 

• Work in a "team focused" culture, where strong collaboration and communication are critical 

 

Where you’ll own it 

 

You’ll own it in our Boston, MA region. While we’re a large team of Worldpayers based in North America, we have collaborative spaces and regular opportunities to celebrate with each other in person.   

 

What you bring  

• ​​Curious – You ask the right questions, listening and learning to get better every day.​ 

• ​​Dynamic - You champion your ideas and stay flexible to make them happen. You know that every action adds up.  ​ 

• ​​Open - You work across borders, working with your team to achieve your collective goals. ​ 

• A bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, computer science or other related discipline or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience. 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with software development in Java (Java 11) 

• Experience with end-to-end systems development life cycles and standards.

• Knowledge of financial industry practices, regulations and operations. 

• Ability to fluidly change context and priorities based on changing business needs 

• Experience with Microservices architecture, globally distributed services, and 24/7 support 

• Experience with RESTful API design, and cloud technologies like Kubernetes, Kafka 

• Proficiency with SQL, relational data modelling, and database schema design 

 

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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Worldpay is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive compensation. The pay range for this full-time position is $98,090.00 - $164,800.00 and reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position based on the posted role, level, and location. Within the range, actual individual starting pay is determined additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Any changes in work location will also impact actual individual starting pay. Please consult with your recruiter about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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