Development Architect

Global Payments — United Kingdom · Posted ~1 hour ago

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Skills

software architecture technical leadership design principles engineering standards mentoring Software Architecture Software Design

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A development architecture role responsible for defining technical standards, guiding engineering teams, creating documentation, and supporting large-scale software initiatives.

Highlights

Technical leadership role focused on architecture strategy, mentoring engineers, and improving software development practices.

Description

Ready to take your career global? Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for a Development Architect to join our ever evolving Engineering team and help shape the future of global commerce. What You’ll Own Technical Leadership Participating in the definition and validation of technical guidance. E.g. architecture principles, styles, policies, and standards Coaching and Mentoring engineering staff in the effective and pragmatic application of software design principles and coding best practicesProducing and maintaining useful and fit for purpose documentation of work, and contributing regularly to the general Engineering body of knowledge Building a strategic network of partnerships and relationships with individuals inside and outside of the engineering organization Effectively collaborating with architects on cross-portfolio and enterprise-wide initiatives Strategic & Enterprise Contributing to the definition of technical strategy and, formal architecture delivery roadmaps for your assigned portfolio areaMaking architectural decisions that impact on the entire distributed Payments platformAssisting in establishing technical direction with a sound and pragmatic approachMonitoring new technologies, applications of technology, and opportunities to leverage technology as a differentiator for your assigned portfolio area Pinpointing strengths and weaknesses in the Payments platform, and effectively advocate for appropriate solutions to weaknesses Communicating direction in terms that are meaningful to individuals and teams across the engineering groupContributing to build vs. buy decisions. Delivery Leading Architecture and Design activities throughout the delivery lifecycle Verifying code quality and implementation alignment with design decisions and platform guidanceCreating architectural mechanisms and core components to address concerns that have platform-wide impact Contributing to the estimation and prioritization of work itemsParticipating in coding activities that are in support of design outcomes - up to 50% of the time depending on the project 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.