Backend Software Engineer – Java

Job Description

Are you ready to write your next chapter?

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for a Backend Software Engineer to join our ever evolving software engineering team and help us unleash the potential of every business.

What you’ll own as the Backend Software Engineer

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java and Spring Boot.

• Collaborate with product managers, front-end developers, and DevOps teams to define and implement backend architecture.

• Participate in technical design discussions and translate business requirements into scalable solutions.

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.

• Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and debugging.

• Optimize system performance and ensure reliability and scalability.

• Support deployment and monitoring of services in cloud environments.

• Document procedures for installation, maintenance, and support.

• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and estimation.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring

• 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Proficiency in Java and Spring Boot

• Experience developing RESTful APIs and microservices

• Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL)

• Understanding of software development life cycles (Agile, iterative)

• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

• Solid communication and documentation skills

• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)

It’s a bonus if you have

• Experience with AWS services (e.g., Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3)

• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Grafana, Kibana, Splunk)

• Knowledge of security best practices for backend services

• Experience working in financial services or fintech environments

About the team

Our Information Technology team keeps our Worldpay infrastructure up, running, and performing worldwide. From hardware to software and knowledge management to support services – they make it happen.

To learn more about our winning teams, check out our world-class teams that own it every day.

What makes a Worldpayer

What makes a Worldpayer? It’s simple: Think, Act, Win. We stay curious, always asking the right questions and 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 and winning and failing as one.

Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Worldpayer. Apply now to write the next chapter in your career.

Worldpay is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive compensation. The pay range for this full-time position is $91,900.00 - $154,300.00 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 by 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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EEOC Statement

Worldpay is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here.

If you are made a conditional offer of employment and will be working in the United States, you will be required to undergo a drug test. In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies and requirements needed to successfully perform the position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with qualified disabilities both during the hiring process, as well as to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, if hired.

Sourcing Model

Recruitment at Worldpay works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. Worldpay does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.