Software Engineer SQL

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. 

Be part of our international team, whether you are starting your career or looking for professional growth, apply today and join our award-winning Fortune 500 company

Our Software Engineers will be responsible for coding, debugging, maintaining, supporting, implementing and validating applications whilst collaborating and communicating with appropriate parties. They will further maintain and utilise application and programming documents in the development of code, recommend changes in development, maintenance and system standards, and create appropriate deliverables and develop application implementation plans throughout the life cycle.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing code for TSYS Software independently or with support from Team Leader using various tools and owning responsibility for quality assurance of their development

• Solving client software issues and supporting the client software life-cycle

• Performing corrective measures for moderately complex code deficiencies and escalating alternative proposals as necessary

• Communicating and enforcing coding standards.

The following skills are required:

• Strong knowledge and experience using Java

• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented programming concepts is required

• Technical skills in Oracle Database Development (i.e., PL/SQL), Oracle Performance Tuning.

• Coding skills in the procedural language for at least one database engine.

• Basic Knowledge of Database Concepts and SQL.

The following skills would be advantageous:

• Basic Knowledge on UNIX/Linux Operating Systems will be considered as plus

• Knowledge to DevOps tools like Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes etc. will be considered as plus

• Knowledge to Cloud environments, AWS will be considered as plus

• Good knowledge and understanding of REST API's.

Other requirements:

• Educated to degree level (e.g. BSc, MSc, B Tech) in an IT related subject such as Computer Science or MIS

• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills

• Flexibility to work as part of a rotational 24 hour on-call programme

• Flexibility (in the future) to travel to client premises and undertake payment scheme certifications, onsite installation and client training, user acceptance testing support, act as floor walker and software expert during client visitations.

TSYS offers structured career development, supported by training that provides the opportunity to learn and develop.

In addition to a competitive salary, you'll have access to an excellent benefits package, including:

• Private medical insurance for you and your family, non-contributory, in and out patient cover

• A well-established, strong provident fund

• Life insurance (3x base salary)

• 21 days' holiday increasing with length of service, plus 14 public / bank holidays

• Flexible working (hybrid model – part from home, part from office)

• Wellbeing initiatives with access to support services

• On-site subsidized canteen

• Modern offices opposite the Mall of Cyprus with gym and showers, games room (pool table, table tennis, darts, table football, play station) & prayer/meditation room

• Store discounts

• Regular social events and charitable initiatives to give back to our community.

To apply for this position, please visit our website and apply through the online system. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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