Global Payments

Principal Infrastructure Engineer - Golden Paths

Global Payments$125K — $150K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in enterprise-scale software or cloud engineering solutions.
  • Proven track record in driving technology transformation and improving business outcomes.
  • Experience designing reusable engineering frameworks and developer platforms.
  • Ability to influence technical direction effectively across teams and stakeholders.
  • In-depth understanding of enterprise architecture and secure engineering practices.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the evolution and adoption of the Golden Path program across the enterprise.
  • Influence engineering standards and technology decisions as a subject matter expert.
  • Shape engineering outcomes by collaborating with diverse technical teams.
  • Own the growth and success of the Golden Path portfolio through measurable metrics.
  • Cultivate a thriving community for knowledge sharing and innovation in engineering.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career growth within a global organization.
  • Access to learning and development programs.
  • Supportive and inclusive team environment for idea sharing.
  • Engagement in community and charity initiatives.
  • Global employee assistance program for wellbeing support.
Full Job Description

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for a Principal Infrastructure Engineer - Golden Paths to join our ever-evolving Infrastructure Architecture team and help shape the future of global commerce. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in transforming how engineering teams build, deploy, and scale secure, resilient, and production-ready solutions across the enterprise. By driving the evolution and adoption of Golden Paths, you will simplify development experiences, accelerate innovation, improve engineering consistency, and enable teams to deliver high-quality outcomes faster and with greater confidence. Working across architecture, security, platform engineering, and software development teams, you’ll influence enterprise-wide technology direction, strengthen engineering excellence, and help advance Global Payments' mission to deliver trusted, scalable payment solutions that power commerce around the world.

What you'll own
  • Lead the enterprise evolution of the Golden Path program, driving adoption, governance, and continuous improvement to create a scalable engineering ecosystem that accelerates delivery, improves consistency, and increases business value across the organization.
  • Influence engineering standards and strategic technology decisions by serving as the trusted subject matter expert for Golden Paths, enabling teams to adopt secure, resilient, and production-ready solutions that reduce complexity and improve developer productivity.
  • Shape enterprise-wide engineering outcomes through collaboration with architecture, security, platform, infrastructure, and software engineering teams, ensuring Golden Paths align with business objectives, compliance requirements, and long-term technology strategies.
  • Own the success and growth of the Golden Path portfolio, establishing priorities, success metrics, lifecycle management practices, and adoption goals that drive measurable improvements in engineering efficiency, quality, and reuse.
  • Build and cultivate a thriving contributor community, strengthening governance, knowledge sharing, and participation while enabling teams to innovate within established guardrails and continuously raise the standard of engineering excellence.

What you'll bring
  • Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale software, platform, infrastructure, or cloud engineering solutions, with a track record of driving meaningful technology transformation and business outcomes.
  • Demonstrated success designing and implementing reusable engineering frameworks, developer platforms, reference architectures, or standards that increase productivity, consistency, and scalability.
  • Strong ability to influence technical direction across multiple teams and stakeholder groups, building alignment and driving adoption without relying on direct authority.
  • Deep understanding of enterprise architecture, secure-by-design principles, governance, risk management, compliance, and modern engineering practices within complex enterprise environments.
  • Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear recommendations for engineers, architects, and executive leaders.

It's a bonus if you have
  • Experience leading developer enablement, organizational change, or engineering transformation initiatives that increased adoption of standards, platforms, or best practices.
  • Proven success building and sustaining engineering communities that encourage collaboration, knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and innovation.
  • Experience defining and measuring engineering productivity, adoption, reuse, or platform success metrics to drive continuous improvement and demonstrate business value.

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.

Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.

Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Globalpayer. Apply now to take your career global.

Our 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 package that recognizes your contribution

Opportunities to grow your skills and build your career within a global business

Access to learning, development and on-the-job experiences that expand your expertise

A supportive, inclusive team environment where your ideas and input matter

Time to give back through community and charity initiatives

A global employee assistance programme to support your wellbeing

Recognition through a global platform that celebrates your achievements

   

About Global Payments

Global Payments (NYSE: GPN) is a transaction processors and offers worldwide electronic transaction processing services through their high speed, robust electronic information networks. These networks process billions of business and consumer payment card and money transfer transactions annually for customers in the United States, Canada, Europe and Latin America. Global Payments also provides business-to-business payment card and processing services, such as money transfer, cash management, financial electronic data interchange, management information and reporting services.

Global Payments Careers

Join the dynamic team at Global Payments, a leader in payment technology services worldwide. As a pivotal player in the financial technology sector, Global Payments offers unparalleled job opportunities that propel your career forward through innovation and leadership.

Work You’ll Do

At Global Payments, you’ll engage in meaningful work that directly impacts global commerce. Our team is dedicated to redefining how money moves around the world, and by joining us, you’ll contribute to a secure, seamless payment experience for businesses and consumers alike.

Empower Your Professional Growth

Global Payments is not just a company; it's a vibrant community where career growth is fostered through comprehensive leadership and diversity training programs. We believe in nurturing the skills of our employees with advanced training and ample networking opportunities, ensuring every team member can achieve their career aspirations.

Innovate with Us

Innovation is at the heart of Global Payments. Our employees are encouraged to think big and create solutions that influence the industry. With a culture that thrives on new ideas, we provide the tools and freedom necessary for professional breakthroughs.

Join Our Inclusive Team

Diversity and inclusion are the foundations of our corporate culture. At Global Payments, we celebrate diverse perspectives and believe they contribute to our success. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members, regardless of their background, can thrive.

Explore Job Opportunities and Internships

Whether you’re a seasoned professional looking for your next challenge or a recent graduate eager to start your career, Global Payments has a position for you. From full-time positions to internships, our hiring process is designed to find not just the right skills but also the right fit for our culture.

Benefits That Work For You

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits designed to support their physical, financial, and emotional well-being. From health insurance to retirement plans, and flexible working conditions, we ensure our team is equipped to succeed both at work and in life.

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Learn more about Global Payments
Size
25,000 employees
Market Cap
$25.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$584.5 million
Founded
1967
5 Year Trend
+31.1%
Revenue
$7.4 billion
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