Java Full Stack Senior Software Engineer (Java, React, GCP & Kubernetes

Job Descriptionjob Title : Java Full Stack Senior Software Engineer (Java, React, GCP & Kubernetes)Location : Alpharetta, Georgia (Hybrid) (Local Candidate with recent GA project)Pay Rate : $65/hr on C2CExperience : 7-10 yearsEligibility : USC, GC-EAD and H4-EAD (No H1B or GC)We’re looking for a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to join our ever-evolving Engineering Team and help shape the future of global commerce. In this role, you’ll build the secure, scalable platforms and digital experiences that power millions of payment interactions worldwide. Working across modern cloud-native technologies, microservices, and customer-facing applications, you’ll influence technical direction, accelerate innovation, and deliver solutions that strengthen performance, reliability, and security at scale. This is an opportunity to collaborate with talented global teams, mentor engineers, solve complex challenges, and create meaningful business impact while advancing Global Payments’ mission of delivering exceptional commerce experiences and driving the future of payments.What you'll ownDrive end-to-end delivery of critical payment technology solutions, owning outcomes from concept through production and ensuring secure, scalable, and high-performing experiences that support business growth and client success.Shape and influence application architecture, implementing modern cloud-native and microservices patterns that improve platform resilience, scalability, observability, and long-term operational efficiency.Elevate engineering excellence across teams, championing best practices, code quality, testing, and security standards that increase reliability, reduce risk, and accelerate delivery velocity.Create innovative digital experiences, leveraging modern frontend and backend technologies to enhance usability, improve customer outcomes, and enable seamless commerce experiences.Mentor and empower fellow engineers, sharing expertise, driving continuous improvement, and helping teams grow their technical capabilities while delivering measurable business value.What you'll bringProven experience delivering complex full-stack software solutions, with 7+ years of professional software development experience and a strong record of ownership from design through deployment.Deep expertise in Java 17/21, Spring Boot 3.x, RESTful API design, microservices architecture, and modern software engineering principles that support scalable, secure applications.Advanced proficiency in React 18, TypeScript, and modern frontend development practices, with demonstrated success building performant, intuitive user experiences.Strong experience with cloud-native technologies, including Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Kubernetes, Docker, observability tools, and secure application design aligned to industry best practices.Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and mentoring skills, with the ability to influence technical decisions, collaborate across teams, and drive successful outcomes.It's a bonus if you haveBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business/Management Information Systems, or a related field.Experience with Oracle Database, advanced SQL development, and enterprise-scale data solutions.Experience with IBM Rational tools and a demonstrated ability to contribute to large-scale enterprise application development initiatives