Software Engineer Lead

Software Engineer Lead - Prime Cloud Platform Team

An opportunity has arisen for a Software Engineer Lead to join our PCPT (Prime Cloud Platform Team) in Nicosia, Cyprus. PCPT is focused on supporting our growing cloud business for PiTC (Prime in The Cloud). Our cloud platform involves a collection of multiple components forming our processing solution hosted in multiple cloud regions. 

We are looking for a Software Lead Engineer to join our team and work with our team to optimise, implement, and maintain our organisation’s cloud-based systems. Responsibilities will include deploying and debugging systems, as well as executing new cloud initiatives, working with different cloud professionals and teams to ensure our cloud computing systems meet the needs of our organisation and clients. 

The successful candidate, after a period of training which will include familiarisation with the products, development & coding processes, technology stack and development tools, will engage into the on-going transformation of our cloud platform. The complexity of the assigned tasks will be initially lower with guidance from the technical leaders with a long-term goal and target to be able to deliver complex tasks with minimum guidance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with engineering and development teams to evaluate and identify optimal cloud solutions. 
• Developing and maintaining our cloud solution in accordance with latest standards and practices.
• Co-ordinating and delivering non-functional requirements surfacing from the different component teams and owners. 
• Performing corrective measures for moderately complex code deficiencies and escalating alternative proposals as necessary.
• Providing support on platform infrastructure, support the sales and business.
• Communicating and enforcing cloud and coding standards.

The successful candidate should have the following experience and skills:

• Educated to degree level in a relevant subject such as, Computer Science, or other technical degree. Experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
• Knowledge of TSYS Prime suite of Applications will be considered an advantage. 
• Minimum 6 years’ experience with software testing, coding, designing, and developing. 
• Experience in cloud computing and/or DevOps (CI/CD tools, creating Docker Containers, Kubernetes development, managing Kubernetes applications) of at least 3 years will be considered an advantage.
• Relevant training and/or certifications as a Cloud Engineer. AWS Certified Solutions Architect will be considered a plus. 
• Familiar with Agile methodologies and experience with version control tools, such as Git, to manage and collaborate on codebases.
• Development skills in Java, C and C or any other object-oriented language.
• Knowledge of PostgreSQL databases, Open-Source Configuration, Python/Bash scripting, JavaScript, Version Control - Git/SVN Working, shell scripting, automation.
• Experience writing technical solutions and converting business requirements into technical specifications.
• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills. 

TSYS offers structured career development, supported by training that provides the opportunity to learn and develop.

In addition to a competitive salary, you’ll have access to an excellent benefits package, including:

• Private medical insurance for you and your family, non-contributory, in and out patient cover
• A well-established, strong provident fund
• Life insurance (3x base salary)
• 21.5 days’ holiday, plus 14 public / bank holidays
• Flexible working (hybrid model – part from home, part from office)
• Wellbeing initiatives with access to support services
• On-site subsidized canteen & barista
• Modern offices opposite the Mall of Cyprus with gym and showers, games room (pool table, table tennis, darts, table football, play station) & prayer/meditation room
• Store discounts
• Regular social events and charitable initiatives to give back to our community.

To apply for this position, please visit our website and apply through the online system. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.