Director, Software Engineering

Ready to make a global impact with GlobalPayments?

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We are looking for a Director of Software Engineering to join our mission-critical financial technology team and help shape the future of global commerce.

What you will own

• Team Leadership & Talent Growth: Recruit, mentor, and retain a diverse team of development, QA, and support engineers while fostering a culture of innovation and teamwork.

• End-to-End Product Delivery: Drive multiple large initiatives simultaneously across multiple scrum teams, managing project plans, resource allocation, and budget needs.

• Technical Direction & Excellence: Lead the design, security, and scalability of resilient solutions using modern DevOps and secure coding practices to protect against financial security threats.

• Stakeholder & Roadmap Collaboration: Partner closely with product teams and key stakeholders to estimate project timelines, manage dependencies, and define product roadmaps.

What you will bring

• 14 or more years of software development experience with deep technical roots using Java and/or Microsoft .NET technologies.

• 4 or more years of leadership experience directly managing, mentoring, and assessing the capacity of software engineering professionals.

• High proficiency in Agile methodologies with a proven track record of running multiple concurrent scrum teams and driving accurate project estimates.

• Deep mastery of modern DevOps and QA practices to continuously improve delivery speed, code craftsmanship, and system availability.

It is a bonus if you have

• Experience managing third-party consultants and external vendors to successfully scale team delivery capabilities.

• A strong track record of active participation in tech communities, helping teams stay ahead of emerging technology trends and security compliance.

This is a good opportunity to bring in some of our values and behaviors:

Think like a client: We care deeply about our clients' success. We ask, listen and learn — curious to understand first. Our passion drives excellence in everything we set out to do.

Act like an owner: We take accountability — working at pace to own our outcomes. We empower each other to make decisions. We’re innovative — always finding better ways to deliver impact.

Win as one team: We value personal connections — moving forward together with clarity. We build inclusive and global teams — embracing different perspectives and ideas. It is always ‘we,’ never ‘me.’ We are determined to succeed together.

About the team

Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We are 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 is 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 are curious and innovative – always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it is our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.

Does this appeal to you? Apply now to join the Globalpayer family!

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About Us

At Global Payments (NYSE : GPN), we empower simple, fast, secure payments for everyone. And to do that, we’ve built a complete, worldwide commerce ecosystem that delivers software and services at scale to millions of companies around the world—from ambitious startups to global enterprises.

Our team of 27,000 experts is dedicated to your success. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we're a Fortune 500® company and a member of the S&P 500 with worldwide reach spanning North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. Wherever you are—or wherever you want to be—we’re there, ready to support you.

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EEOC Statement:

Global Payments Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Global Payments provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify jobs@globalpayments.com.