Every day, Global Payments makes it possible for millions of people to move money between buyers and sellers using our payments solutions for credit, debit, prepaid and merchant services. Our worldwide team helps over 3 million companies, more than 1,300 financial institutions and over 600 million cardholders grow with confidence and achieve amazing results. We are driven by our passion for success and we are proud to deliver best-in-class payment technology and software solutions. Join our dynamic team and make your mark on the payments technology landscape of tomorrow.
Systems Engineer (FTE)
Location: Warsaw (Hybrid, at least 3 days per week onsite)
Join our innovative team as a Systems Engineer specializing in Cloud Infrastructure and be instrumental in designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable cloud solutions. In this role, you'll work with cutting-edge cloud technologies on GCP and AWS platforms, leveraging Infrastructure as Code principles to build robust, secure, and automated systems that support our payment processing infrastructure.
What You'll Do
Design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure on GCP and AWS platforms using Infrastructure as Code principles.
Develop and maintain Terraform modules and configurations for cloud deployments across various environments (dev, staging, production).
Create and manage Ansible playbooks for configuration management, application deployment, and system automation.
Architect and implement scalable, highly available cloud solutions that meet business requirements and security standards.
Collaborate with development teams to ensure infrastructure supports application requirements and performance goals.
Monitor cloud resources, optimize costs, and implement best practices for resource management and governance.
Implement and maintain security controls, compliance frameworks, and disaster recovery solutions in cloud environments.
Automate routine operational tasks and improve system reliability through scripting and automation tools.
Participate in incident response and troubleshooting of complex cloud infrastructure issues.
Design and implement network architecture, including VPCs, subnets, load balancers, and connectivity solutions.
Maintain documentation for infrastructure designs, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
Who You Are
We're looking for someone with:
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Systems Administration, or a related technical field.
5+ years of proven experience in cloud infrastructure engineering, systems administration, or similar roles.
Strong expertise with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) including core services:
GCP: Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Storage, VPC, IAM, Cloud SQL, Cloud Functions
AWS: EC2, EKS, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS, Lambda
Advanced proficiency in Terraform for Infrastructure as Code development and management.
Extensive experience with Ansible for configuration management, automation, and orchestration.
Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix system administration and networking fundamentals.
Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, Python) for automation and system management.
Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration platforms.
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and integration with infrastructure automation.
Knowledge of security best practices, compliance frameworks, and cloud security tools.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in fast-paced, collaborative environments.
Polish (at least B2 - both spoken and written), English (at least C1 - both spoken and written)
Nice to Have
Multi-cloud certifications:
Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect or Professional DevOps Engineer
AWS Solutions Architect or AWS DevOps Engineer Professional
Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, Cloud Operations Suite).
Knowledge of GitOps practices and tools (ArgoCD, Flux).
Experience with service mesh technologies (Istio, Anthos Service Mesh).
Familiarity with compliance frameworks in regulated environments (PCI DSS).
Experience with database administration and performance tuning in cloud environments.
Knowledge of cost optimization strategies and FinOps practices.
Experience with log management solutions (ELK stack, Cloud Logging).
Understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.
Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions in cloud environments.
Who We Are
Every day, Global Payments makes it possible for millions of people to move money between buyers and sellers using our payments solutions for credit, debit, prepaid, and merchant services. Our cloud infrastructure team is the backbone that ensures our payment technology operates with the highest levels of security, reliability, and performance.
We are driven by our passion for technological excellence and innovation. As a Systems Engineer on our team, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining and evolving our cloud infrastructure that processes millions of transactions daily. You'll work with state-of-the-art cloud technologies and contribute to building resilient, scalable systems that meet the demanding requirements of the global payments industry.
Global Payments is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). As "Champions of Inclusion," we are fully committed and focused on creating a better tomorrow in the communities in which we live and work. Diversity is integral to our culture, and we are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment.
What We Offer
Hybrid working model with flexible arrangements
Access to cutting-edge cloud technologies and training opportunities
Collaborative environment with experienced engineers
Opportunity to work on high-scale, mission-critical infrastructure
Professional development support including cloud certifications
Exposure to enterprise-grade security and compliance requirements
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. If you wish to request reasonable accommodations related to applying for employment or provide feedback about the accessibility of this website, please contact [email protected].
