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’re looking for a Lead Engineer - Systems Administration in our ever-evolving team to help us unleash the potential of every business.

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

About the team

Our Customer Experience Worldpayers are at the heart of it all — enabling us to provide world-class support to customers. Unwavering dedication and full of enthusiasm, they’re always finding ways for us to grow together.

Worldpay powers 2.2 trillion payments annually across 146 countries in over 135 separate currencies with over a million-merchants supported globally. Worldpay is the largest acquirer by volume globally, we provide a reliable, secure, and scalable payments platform 24x7 365 day a year.

Being part of the 200 strong Infrastructure Services organization, you’ll help to engineer and deliver the core infrastructure services that power our payments platform. We’re responsible for running some very critical systems, maintaining 20,000 servers via an automation platform, thousands of databases and petabytes of storage hosted from our data centres and public cloud.

We are looking for talented individuals to join the Infrastructure Services organisation; you’ll be a self-starter, possess an analytical mindset and be a change agent.

What you’ll own

A Hosting Linux Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Linux systems and infrastructure within an organization. This includes installing and configuring Linux servers, managing user accounts, monitoring system performance, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring system security.

• Proficiency in Linux operating systems: A strong understanding of Linux distributions such as CentOS, Ubuntu, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux is essential for a Linux engineer. Knowledge of command-line utilities, file systems, networking, and security features is also important.

• Scripting and automation: Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl is crucial for automating tasks and managing system configurations efficiently.

• System administration: Hands-on experience in system administration tasks such as installing, configuring, and maintaining servers, as well as managing user accounts, permissions, and system resources.

• Networking skills: Knowledge of networking protocols, services, and troubleshooting techniques is important for setting up and configuring network services on Linux systems.

• Security expertise: Understanding of security best practices, such as firewalls, encryption, access controls, and vulnerability management, is essential for securing Linux systems and protecting against cyber threats.

• Problem-solving skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are necessary for diagnosing and resolving system issues efficiently.

• Communication skills: Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, are important for collaborating with team members, documenting system configurations, and providing technical support to end users.

What you bring

Overall, a combination of technical skills, hands-on experience, and industry certifications that will prepare you and Worldpay for success in the Future.

Added bonus if you have:

Education: A bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field. Practical experience in the role can be used in place of formal education.

Certifications: Relevant certifications such as Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC), or CompTIA Linux+ demonstrate proficiency in Linux systems are looked at favourably.

Worldpay Values:

• Determined - You stay open – winning, and failing, as one. Always looking for solutions that add value.
• Inclusive - You collaborate, encouraging others to perform at their best, always welcoming new perspectives.
• Open - You work across borders, working with your team to achieve your collective goals.