Systems Engineer

DescriptionSystems Engineer (FTE)Location: Warsaw (Hybrid)Join our innovative team as a Systems Engineer specializing in Cloud Infrastructure and be instrumental in designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable cloud solutions. In this role, you'll work with cutting-edge cloud technologies on GCP and AWS platforms, leveraging Infrastructure as Code principles to build robust, secure, and automated systems that support our payment processing infrastructure.What You'll DoDesign, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure on GCP and AWS platforms using Infrastructure as Code principles.Develop and maintain Terraform modules and configurations for cloud deployments across various environments (dev, staging, production).Create and manage Ansible playbooks for configuration management, application deployment, and system automation.Architect and implement scalable, highly available cloud solutions that meet business requirements and security standards.Collaborate with development teams to ensure infrastructure supports application requirements and performance goals.Monitor cloud resources, optimize costs, and implement best practices for resource management and governance.Implement and maintain security controls, compliance frameworks, and disaster recovery solutions in cloud environments.Automate routine operational tasks and improve system reliability through scripting and automation tools.Participate in incident response and troubleshooting of complex cloud infrastructure issues.Design and implement network architecture, including VPCs, subnets, load balancers, and connectivity solutions.Maintain documentation for infrastructure designs, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.Who You AreWe're looking for someone with:A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Systems Administration, or a related technical field.5+ years of proven experience in cloud infrastructure engineering, systems administration, or similar roles.Strong expertise with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) including core services:GCP: Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Storage, VPC, IAM, Cloud SQL, Cloud FunctionsAWS: EC2, EKS, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS, LambdaAdvanced proficiency in Terraform for Infrastructure as Code development and management.Extensive experience with Ansible for configuration management, automation, and orchestration.Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix system administration and networking fundamentals.Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, Python) for automation and system management.Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration platforms.Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and integration with infrastructure automation.Knowledge of security best practices, compliance frameworks, and cloud security tools.Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in fast-paced, collaborative environments.Polish (at least B2 - both spoken and written), English (at least C1 - both spoken and written)Nice to HaveMulti-cloud certifications:Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect or Professional DevOps EngineerAWS Solutions Architect or AWS DevOps Engineer ProfessionalExperience with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, Cloud Operations Suite).Knowledge of GitOps practices and tools (ArgoCD, Flux).Experience with service mesh technologies (Istio, Anthos Service Mesh).Familiarity with compliance frameworks in regulated environments (PCI DSS).Experience with database administration and performance tuning in cloud environments.Knowledge of cost optimization strategies and FinOps practices.Experience with log management solutions (ELK stack, Cloud Logging).Understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions in cloud environments.Who We AreEvery 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 cloud infrastructure team is the backbone that ensures our payment technology operates with the highest levels of security, reliability, and performance.We are driven by our passion for technological excellence and innovation. As a Systems Engineer on our team, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining and evolving our cloud infrastructure that processes millions of transactions daily. You'll work with state-of-the-art cloud technologies and contribute to building resilient, scalable systems that meet the demanding requirements of the global payments industry.Global Payments is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). As "Champions of Inclusion," we are fully committed and focused on creating a better tomorrow in the communities in which we live and work. Diversity is integral to our culture, and we are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment.What We OfferHybrid working model with flexible arrangementsAccess to cutting-edge cloud technologies and training opportunitiesCollaborative environment with experienced engineersOpportunity to work on high-scale, mission-critical infrastructureProfessional development support including cloud certificationsExposure to enterprise-grade security and compliance requirements