Job Description

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.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Architect to join our team in the financial services industry. The Architect will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing solutions and also work on migrating applications to cloud-based solutions across Azure and Kubernetes platforms. This role demands a deep understanding of cloud architecture, containerization, and platform services, ensuring scalability, security, and compliance within our financial services environment. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, enhance performance, and deliver resilient solutions tailored to business needs.

Are you ready to make your mark? Then you sound like a Worldpayer.

What you’ll own

Define Platform Architecture for New/Existing products by evaluating the business drivers for change and identifying the architectural changes necessary to realize business value.Effectively drives system design, technology assessment, technical platform definition and define product line architecture roadmap.Develop and implement cloud strategies aligned with business objectives, focusing on scalable, resilient, and secure architectures using Azure and hybrid cloud environments.Leverage expertise in Kubernetes and OpenShift to manage containerized workloads, ensure high availability, and optimize resource utilization for enterprise-grade applications.Lead cloud migration projects and facilitate the transition of existing on-premises systems to the cloud while minimizing disruption to business operations.Monitor systems performance and ensure solutions are optimized for speed, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.Create, maintain & refresh Platform’s Current + Transition state Architectures, in compliance with documented Standards & Patterns.Identify, analyze, and resolve platform’s design weaknesses.Partner with Enterprise Architecture to document Platform specific Standards and Patterns.Partners with Technology, Infrastructure and Security to ensure effective design, development, testing, and deployment, and support of all IT solutions.Integrate and enforce best practices for security, identity, and compliance requirements, adhering to industry standards and regulations within the financial services sector.Collaborate closely with multiple parties (Product Management, Agile Release Train members, Architects, DevOps etc.) from across Worldpay to brainstorm and pick best solutions for a problem within the constraints of the system.Keeps abreast of emerging payment technology and architecture and provides insights and POVs to engineering leadership team.Assist with investigation of live system issues and propose solutions to address the root causeMentor junior team membersAttends all SAFe/Agile related ceremonials

What you bring

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field. A master’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred.Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience and 3-5 years of experience as a Cloud Architect managing private/public cloud solutions, ideally within the financial services industry.Must have led technology direction for multiple projects and led or presented architecture concepts outside realm of immediate workgroupProficiency with Kubernetes and container orchestration, including deployment, scaling, and monitoring of containers.Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.Solid understanding of network protocols, firewalls, VPNs, encryption, security best practices and cloud governance policies.Ability to work on your own as well as in a team, within an onshore/offshore modelAbility to provide direction, expertise, and support to other team membersStrong understanding of system architecture and general programming concepts and best practices and ability to lead solutions within themTen or more years demonstrated experience in working with relational (and/or hierarchical) databases - SQL, PL/SQL languageSound understanding and experience of the Agile software development lifecycleSuccessful design and implementation of applications in a shared service bureau environmentExperience in building On-Line Transaction Processing (OLTP), batch and reporting systemsExperience in using Unified Modeling Language (UML) for Object ModelingKnowledge of Worldpay products, services and financial services industry

Soft Skills

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to various audiences.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.Proven track record of delivering cloud solutions in compliance with financial services regulations and security standards.

Added bonus if you have

Professional certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional), Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)Prior experience in leading cloud migration projects within a highly regulated industry.Industry Knowledge: Prior experience in managing environments in a financial services context and familiarity with associated regulatory requirements.

What makes a Worldpayer

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.Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Worldpayer. Apply now to write the next chapter in your career.

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Worldpay is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive compensation. The pay range for this full-time position is $129,990.00 - $218,380.00 and reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position based on the posted role, level, and location. Within the range, actual individual starting pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Any changes in work location will also impact actual individual starting pay. Please consult with your recruiter about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.  . This position may be eligible for bonus and/or commission.

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EEOC Statement

Worldpay 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 supplement document available here.

For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Sourcing Model

Recruitment at Worldpay works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. Worldpay does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.