Principal Software Engineer - Apigee

Global Payments, a leading payments technology company, is seeking a Principal Software Engineer specializing in Apigee to join their innovative team. This role offers an opportunity to shape the company's API landscape while working with cutting-edge technologies. As a Principal Engineer, you'll lead the design and development of API solutions that power services used by millions of people worldwide.

The position requires deep expertise in Apigee and related technologies, with a focus on creating secure, scalable, and high-performing applications. You'll work in a technical environment that includes various modern technologies like Linux, multiple database systems, and cloud platforms. The role involves full lifecycle ownership of API development, from initial planning to deployment and optimization.

What makes this role unique is the opportunity to impact a global financial technology platform that processes transactions for over 3 million companies and 1,300 financial institutions. You'll be working on critical infrastructure that enables secure money movement between buyers and sellers worldwide. The position offers significant technical leadership opportunities, including mentoring other engineers and shaping architectural decisions.

The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years of API development experience, strong technical leadership skills, and a deep understanding of API governance and security standards. You'll be working with a diverse technology stack including Java, Python, Node.js, and various database technologies, while ensuring compliance with industry standards including PCI requirements.

This role is perfect for someone who wants to combine technical expertise with leadership responsibilities in a global fintech environment. You'll be part of a company that's at the forefront of payments technology, working on solutions that impact hundreds of millions of users worldwide.