Release Manager - Java, AWS & Splunk
Posted 1 day ago by Worldpay
Permanent
Full Time
I.T. & Communications Jobs
Cambridgeshire, Cambridge, United Kingdom, CB1 0
Job Description
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 Release Manager to join our ever evolving WPG 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
Our Product and Technology teams are the Worldpayers behind the game-changing products and digital experiences we're best known for. Striving for better, they never stand still - delivering impactful innovations that power transactions across the world.
What you'll own
To manage the end-to-end build and release process to deliver fully tested, robust, working solutions at accepted and agreed levels of quality for the WPG Platform.
Documentation as required by the agreed and specified process & governance models, and regulatory/legal requirements
Ongoing reporting at agreed frequencies, appropriate to project and stakeholder needs.
Creating, Owning and Maintaining a rolling release calendar with clear visibility for stakeholders and business change sponsors
Organise and Manage cross functional deployment teams / resources to perform release deployment activities.
Ensure that the Release Management team can fulfil and meet the business expectations, acting as a key point of contact managing expectations of the business
Lead and drive Continuous Service Improvement (CSI) across the WPG Release process, automating processes and improving pipelines.
Where you'll own it
You'll own it in our passionate Cambridge office hub.
Our sites are hubs of activity, conversation, and openness. With inspiring, stylish workspaces we want people to feel excited to come and do their best work.
What you bring
Essential:
5+ Years of Practical Release Management/Engineering Experience
A solid track record of 'on time delivery' in a similar environment/role
Proven ability to operate and interact at multiple levels within an organisation
Previous hands on experience running complex deployments and releases
A thorough understanding of the various common software release processes / lifecycles (specifically Agile methodology) and source code control
Excellent communication skills, written and spoken
Excellent influencing and collaborative skills
Strong problem solving skills
Desirable:
Creation and management of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins/Github)
Good understanding of e-Commerce and the payments industry
Specific strong Java experience, including development of secure web applications
Linux server and AWS infrastructure experience (e.g EKS, EC2)
Experience with monitoring and alerting tools (Splunk Enterprise, Splunk APM etc)
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.
Curious. Humble. Creative. We ask the right questions, listening and learning to get better every day. We simplify the complex and we're always looking to create a bigger impact for our colleagues and customers.
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.
Determined. Inclusive. Open. Unlocking potential means working as one global community. Our work spans borders, and we stay united by our purpose. We collaborate, always encouraging others to perform at their best, welcoming new perspectives.
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.
To find out more about working with us, find us on LinkedIn.
Privacy Statement
Worldpay is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all personal information that we process in order to provide services to our clients. For specific information on how Worldpay protects personal information online, please see the Online Privacy Notice.
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.
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 Release Manager to join our ever evolving WPG 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
Our Product and Technology teams are the Worldpayers behind the game-changing products and digital experiences we're best known for. Striving for better, they never stand still - delivering impactful innovations that power transactions across the world.
What you'll own
To manage the end-to-end build and release process to deliver fully tested, robust, working solutions at accepted and agreed levels of quality for the WPG Platform.
Documentation as required by the agreed and specified process & governance models, and regulatory/legal requirements
Ongoing reporting at agreed frequencies, appropriate to project and stakeholder needs.
Creating, Owning and Maintaining a rolling release calendar with clear visibility for stakeholders and business change sponsors
Organise and Manage cross functional deployment teams / resources to perform release deployment activities.
Ensure that the Release Management team can fulfil and meet the business expectations, acting as a key point of contact managing expectations of the business
Lead and drive Continuous Service Improvement (CSI) across the WPG Release process, automating processes and improving pipelines.
Where you'll own it
You'll own it in our passionate Cambridge office hub.
Our sites are hubs of activity, conversation, and openness. With inspiring, stylish workspaces we want people to feel excited to come and do their best work.
What you bring
Essential:
5+ Years of Practical Release Management/Engineering Experience
A solid track record of 'on time delivery' in a similar environment/role
Proven ability to operate and interact at multiple levels within an organisation
Previous hands on experience running complex deployments and releases
A thorough understanding of the various common software release processes / lifecycles (specifically Agile methodology) and source code control
Excellent communication skills, written and spoken
Excellent influencing and collaborative skills
Strong problem solving skills
Desirable:
Creation and management of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins/Github)
Good understanding of e-Commerce and the payments industry
Specific strong Java experience, including development of secure web applications
Linux server and AWS infrastructure experience (e.g EKS, EC2)
Experience with monitoring and alerting tools (Splunk Enterprise, Splunk APM etc)
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.
Curious. Humble. Creative. We ask the right questions, listening and learning to get better every day. We simplify the complex and we're always looking to create a bigger impact for our colleagues and customers.
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.
Determined. Inclusive. Open. Unlocking potential means working as one global community. Our work spans borders, and we stay united by our purpose. We collaborate, always encouraging others to perform at their best, welcoming new perspectives.
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.
To find out more about working with us, find us on LinkedIn.
Privacy Statement
Worldpay is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all personal information that we process in order to provide services to our clients. For specific information on how Worldpay protects personal information online, please see the Online Privacy Notice.
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.