Database Architect | London

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 Database Architect to join our ever evolving Cloud 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

The Infrastructure Cloud Engineering team would be responsible for designing, engineering, and building a mix of on-prem, private-hybrid or multi-cloud IaaS IT systems.

Aims to provide the Infrastructure Services & Technology organization with a standardized, efficient, and scalable platform, tools, and services for development and deployment.

What you’ll own

Database Design & Architecture:

Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance database solutions.

Develop and maintain database schemas, tables, views, stored procedures, and indexes.

Data Automation:

Engineer and automate database provisioning with self-service capabilities.

Engineer data virtualization solutions.

Performance Optimization:

Conduct database performance tuning and query optimization.

Analyze and resolve database performance issues, ensuring minimal downtime.

Database Management:

Establish and enforce database standards, guidelines, and best practices.

Oversee database security, backup, and recovery strategies.

Collaboration & Communication:

Work closely with software development teams to integrate database solutions with applications.

Collaborate with business analysts to translate business requirements into database structures.

Technology Evaluation & Implementation:

Research and recommend new database technologies or tools to enhance performance and capabilities.

Lead the migration of legacy systems to modern database platforms, if necessary.

What you bring

Strong technical background with a deep understanding of database technologies, cloud architecture, and modern engineering and agile practices.

Have a Strategic Vision with an ability to develop and execute long-term strategies that align with business objectives.

Provide Thought Leadership and have a passion for technology, constantly looking for ways to make our systems, processes, and platform better.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams. This role requires communication with a variety of stakeholders at all levels.

Comprehensive knowledge of the industry – commercial objectives of business.

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.

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