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Global Payments lists this Lead DevOps Engineer opportunity in alpharetta, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Posting Description
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.
Ready to take your career global?
Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We're looking for a Lead DevOps Engineer to join our ever-evolving AI/ML Data Platform team and help shape the future of global commerce. In this role, you will drive the reliability, scalability, and performance of the platforms that power data and artificial intelligence (AI) innovation across Global Payments. Your leadership will help accelerate how teams deliver secure, resilient, and high-impact solutions, enabling faster business outcomes and exceptional client experiences. Working at the intersection of cloud engineering, automation, and platform strategy, you will influence enterprise-wide technology decisions, foster engineering excellence, and create the foundation that supports Global Payments' mission to deliver innovative payment solutions and power the future of commerce worldwide.
What you'll own
Shape the cloud platform strategy by designing scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructure that enables data and AI initiatives to grow efficiently and deliver measurable business value.
Accelerate software delivery outcomes through automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), improving deployment consistency, reducing operational risk, and increasing engineering productivity.
Drive continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) excellence by building and optimizing enterprise-grade pipelines that reduce time-to-market and improve release reliability.
Influence platform reliability and performance through proactive monitoring, testing, and operational improvements that maximize system availability, security, and user confidence.
Champion DevOps best practices across teams by partnering with engineers, sharing expertise, and creating scalable solutions that strengthen collaboration, innovation, and long-term platform success.
What you'll bring
Proven success leading engineering initiatives, cloud transformations, or complex infrastructure projects with measurable business and technology outcomes.
Deep expertise in cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP), with a strong understanding of modern cloud architecture principles.
Advanced experience with Terraform, Ansible, and Infrastructure as Code practices that improve scalability, consistency, and operational efficiency.
Strong proficiency with Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub, and GitHub Actions, with demonstrated success building and managing modern cloud-native environments.
Comprehensive understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), DevOps methodologies, and CI/CD automation, with the ability to influence engineering excellence across teams.
It's a bonus if you have
Experience supporting AI, machine learning, or data analytics platforms and translating business needs into scalable technical solutions.
Demonstrated success leading DevSecOps, platform engineering, or technical modernization initiatives that improve security, governance, and developer experience.
Ability to build alignment across cross-functional teams, influence stakeholders without direct authority, and foster a culture of learning and knowledge sharing.
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.
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
Diversity and EEO Statements
Global Payments is an organization that stands against racism,intoleranceand injustice in all its forms - one that respects,honorsand celebrates the diversity of our team members and the differences among us. Our commitment to fostering a company culture that values and respects Inclusion and Diversity is steadfast. Standing together as one company, we will continue to work to drive positive change for the communities in which we live and work and stamp out injustice.
Global Payments 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. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department.
At this time, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States (or (applicable country) on a full-time basis without the need for current or future immigration sponsorship.
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
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Worksite address
alpharetta, GA, 30239, US
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