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.

What makes a Worldpayer? It’s simple: Think, Act, Win. We stay curious, always asking the right questions to be better every day, finding creative solutions to simplify the complex. We’re dynamic, every Worldpayer is empowered to make the right decisions for their customers. And we’re determined, always staying open – winning and failing as one.

We’re looking for a Hosting Windows Engineer to join our evolving Infrastructure Services 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

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.

What you'll own

At WorldPay a Hosting Windows Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Windows-based systems and infrastructure within an organization. This includes installing and configuring Windows servers, managing Active Directory, monitoring system performance, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring system security.  Here is a list of some of the responsibilities with this role.

Installing, configuring, and maintaining Windows operating systems and software applications

Managing and maintaining Active Directory services, including user accounts, groups, and policies

Monitoring system performance and troubleshooting issues.

Implementing and maintaining system security measures, such as firewalls, antivirus software, and encryption

Performing system upgrades and patches

Automating tasks using scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python.

Collaborating with other IT teams to ensure seamless integration of Windows systems with other technologies.

Providing technical support and training as needed.

Documenting system configurations and procedures

Participating in on-call rotations for after-hours support.

In addition to these core responsibilities, Hosting Windows Engineers will also be involved in the following:

Designing and implementing system architecture: Windows systems engineers may be responsible for designing the overall architecture of Windows-based systems, including server configurations, network infrastructure, and storage solutions. They need to ensure that the systems are scalable, reliable, and meet the organization's requirements.

Virtualization and cloud computing: Windows systems engineers may work with virtualization technologies such as Hyper-V or VMware to create and manage virtual machines. They may also be involved in deploying and managing Windows-based systems in cloud environments such as Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services.

Disaster recovery and backup solutions: Windows systems engineers are responsible for implementing and maintaining backup and disaster recovery solutions to ensure the continuity of operations in case of system failures or data loss.

Compliance and regulatory requirements: Windows systems engineers need to ensure that Windows-based systems adhere to industry regulations and compliance standards, such as HIPAA, PCI DSS, or GDPR. They may be involved in implementing security measures and auditing systems to meet these requirements.

Performance tuning and optimization: Windows systems engineers are responsible for optimizing system performance by monitoring resource usage, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing solutions to improve system efficiency.

Project management: Windows systems engineers may lead or participate in IT projects related to system upgrades, migrations, or deployments. They need to coordinate with other team members, stakeholders, and vendors to ensure successful project delivery.

Overall, Hosting Windows Engineers play a critical role in managing and maintaining Windows-based systems to support the infrastructure of our organization. You need a combination of technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and communication skills to effectively fulfill these responsibilities and contribute to the success of the organization.

What you bring

Experience with Microsoft technologies: Proficiency in Microsoft server technologies such as Windows Server, Active Directory, IIS, and SharePoint is essential for Windows systems engineers. Knowledge of Microsoft Azure cloud services in Conjunction with AWS Cloud Service is also valuable.

Troubleshooting skills: Strong problem-solving abilities are crucial for Windows systems engineers to diagnose and resolve technical issues efficiently. You should be able to troubleshoot system failures, performance problems, and network connectivity issues effectively.

Security awareness: Understanding of cybersecurity best practices, such as access controls, encryption, patch management, and intrusion detection, and the importance for securing Windows-based systems and protecting against cyber threats.

Communication skills: Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential to collaborate with team members, communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders, and provide support to end users.

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.

Certification: Possessing relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, or CompTIA Server+ can demonstrate expertise in Windows-based systems and technologies.

Worldpay 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.

Time to support charities and give back to your community.

Parental leave policy.

Global recognition platform.

Virgin Pulse access.

Global employee assistance program.

What makes a Worldpayer

At Worldpay, we take our Values seriously, and we live them every day. Think like a customer, Act like an owner, and Win as a team.

Empowered. Accountable. Dynamic. We stay agile, using our initiative, taking calculated risks to progress. Never standing still, never settling, we work at pace to achieve our goals. We champion our ideas and stay flexible to make them happen. We know that every action adds up.

Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Worldpayer.

Apply now to write the next chapter in your career. We can’t wait to hear from you.

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Sourcing Model

Recruitment at Worldpay works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. Worldpay does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.

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