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Senior Software Engineer – Java/Spring boot Engineer (Monolith Systems Development and Modernization)

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Boston, MA, USA
88K-139K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Boston, MA, USA
88K-139K Annually
Senior level
Design, develop, test, and deploy highly scalable Java applications supporting high-volume payment processing. Modernize monolithic systems while developing microservices, translating business requirements into technical solutions, collaborating across teams, and maintaining zero-downtime production deployments. The role requires expertise in Java, SQL, relational data modeling, software design, Agile practices, and resilient high-availability platforms, with opportunities to use cloud, Kubernetes, Kafka, AWS, and modern testing and observability tools.
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Job Description

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, now or in the future. Candidates must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder.


This position is remote in the Greater Boston area only.


Are you ready to write your next chapter?

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


As a Senior Software Engineer, your skills will be utilized to keep commerce moving. You’ll plan and manage application development and client delivery activities that range from small, simple software applications to components of large, complex software applications. 


In this role you will contribute to a complex monolithic application that powers payment processing and value added services for merchants.  At that same time as we modernize our platforms, we will look for opportunities to design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices.


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

What you’ll bring:

  • A bachelor's degree in computer engineering, computer science or other related discipline or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience. 
  • 7+ years of relevant job experience in Java Software Engineering, not including internships. 
  • Exceptional design and SQL and Java programming skills
  • Ability to quickly grasp high-level business goals, derive requirements, and translate them into effective technical solutions 
  • Ability to fluidly change context and priorities based on changing business needs 
  • Proficiency with SQL, relational data modelling, and database schema design

It’s a bonus if you have

  • Experience with Microservices architecture, globally distributed services, and 24/7 support 
  • Experience with RESTful API design, and cloud technologies like Kubernetes, Kafka 
  • Experience with design and implementation of monitoring and responsive, self-healing resilient immutable platforms 
  • Knowledge of scalability levers in high volume, low latency transactional systems      
  • Experience working in AWS, OpenShift Platform 
  • Experience with Ansible, Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, Harness, Snyk, SonarQ, Cucumber, Karate 
  • Experience with Splunk, Sysdig, OpsGenie, Open Telemetry, Instaclustr, Prometheus, JBehave, JGiven, Xmatters, ServiceNow
  • Development experience with a unit testing framework (JUnit and experience employing TDD preferred) 
  • Pair programming experience. A willingness to try is a requirement

About the team

Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections – it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.


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.


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


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Global Payments 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 $87,500.0-$139,250.00. 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.

EEOC Statement


Global Payments 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.


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