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Solution Engineer, UK and Ireland

A Fortune 500 company that provides payment technology and software solutions, processing payments for millions of companies and financial institutions worldwide.
York, UK
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Finance

Job Description

Global Payments is a leading Fortune 500 company revolutionizing the payments technology landscape, serving over 3 million companies and 1,300 financial institutions worldwide. The Solution Engineer role is a critical position within their UK and Ireland operations, focusing on issuer processing and technical sales support. This role combines technical expertise in payment systems with client-facing responsibilities, requiring deep knowledge of the TSYS platform and payment industry.

The position demands a unique blend of technical acumen and business savvy, as you'll be responsible for designing solutions, creating proposals, and delivering product demonstrations to prospective clients. You'll work closely with sales teams to develop compelling value propositions and technical solutions that address client needs. The role offers exposure to cutting-edge payment technologies and the opportunity to influence major financial institutions' technical decisions.

As a Solution Engineer, you'll be part of a growing Sales Centre of Excellence, where you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to craft and implement payment solutions. The position requires strong technical understanding of payment systems, solution architecture, and modern technology trends including cloud computing, APIs, and big data. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically-minded professional who enjoys client interaction and wants to make a significant impact in the financial technology sector.

The role offers the chance to work with a global leader in payment technology, providing solutions that process millions of transactions daily. You'll be joining a dynamic team during an exciting growth phase as the company expands its European presence. The position requires travel and offers opportunities for professional development and advancement within a Fortune 500 environment.

Last updated 17 days ago

Responsibilities For Solution Engineer, UK and Ireland

  • Provide strategic support to Sales during various phases of the sales cycle
  • Create and review proposal materials for clients and prospects
  • Complete solution design work and address client requirements
  • Deliver product demos against prospect requirements
  • Create and lead pitch presentations to prospective clients
  • Work with internal technical and commercial teams to formulate proposals
  • Facilitate development of sales strategies with inter-company departments
  • Maintain knowledge of product/service portfolio and industry developments

Requirements For Solution Engineer, UK and Ireland

  • 5+ years experience in the payments industry, particularly in issuer processing
  • Experience with TSYS TS2 platform and ecosystem (preferred)
  • Strong English writing and communication skills
  • Understanding of latest IT trends - cloud computing, big data, APIs
  • Experience presenting to mid-level/senior audiences
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Technical experience with solution architecture and integration patterns
  • Willingness to travel

Benefits For Solution Engineer, UK and Ireland

  • Full-time employment