Software Engineer Specialist (Scala) - TDD & AWS | London, UK

Worldpay; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Job description

Software Engineer Specialist (Scala) - TDD & AWS

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 Specialist - Scala to join our ever evolving Access For Ecomms 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

Access Worldpay is a talented, creative group working together to bring the next generation payment gateway. Our clients range from small/medium businesses and start-ups to some of the largest tech and digital firms. We use global collaboration to support global clients.

Our group is a place where learning and growing are core parts of the journey. We care deeply about things like immutability, automation, test driven development and agile ways of working.

What you'll own

You will collaborate with your cross-functional squad to design, develop, operate and improve the products our customers enjoy using. You will work with the wider engineering team to bring solutions to challenges that require cross squad collaboration. As a member of the squad you will also have deep understanding of the product and industry you are building for. You will also have the opportunity to be a mentor for less experienced engineers.

Main responsibilities:

• Collaboratively develop the features and engineering capabilities for the products your squad own. We aim to employ automation for everything.
• Collaborate in all stages of development from requirement discussions with the Product Owner to the deployment of the feature in cloud-based environments.
• Join the on-call rota to support the highly available products developed by the squad.
• Provide your squad with the tools to enable data driven decision making as well as explore emerging technologies, helping to choose the right tools for the job.
• Supporting and mentoring more junior engineers within the squad and in the wider tribe.
• Drive and lead decision-making around technologies, patterns and approaches to adopt in collaboration with your fellow engineers from other squads.

What you bring

• Experience designing, implementing and operating large scale and highly available microservices deployed to the cloud.
• Experience building microservices with Docker, Scala and Reactive Programming.
• Experience with Test Driven Development.
• An engineering skillset that is focused on quality and a test first philosophy, regardless of the activity.
• An agile mindset where you will drive both your squad and the wider tribe towards better ways of working.
• An inquisitive personality that is always looking for constant improvement opportunity.

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.