Headless API Architect

Every 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 worldwide team helps over 3 million companies, more than 1,300 financial institutions and over 600 million cardholders grow with confidence and achieve amazing results.  We are driven by our passion for success and we are proud to deliver best-in-class payment technology and software solutions.  Join our dynamic team and make your mark on the payments technology landscape of tomorrow. 

About us

Through local expertise and global scale, we at Global Payments deliver market-leading technology solutions. A Fortune 500® brand and commerce leader powering millions of companies around the world, from ambitious startups to enterprise giants.

We make a positive impact on our customers and communities through our values of Passion, Care, Accountability, Excellence and Ingenuity.

Underpinning our values is an unwavering commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, woven into our cultural DNA through a multi-year Oceania program focused on two core pillars of action - Reconciliation and Gender Equity.

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced Headless API Architect to join our team and help shape the future of digital experience platforms. You’ll play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining high-performance, scalable web applications using Next.js, working closely with designers, developers, and content teams to deliver seamless, API-driven digital experiences.

In this hands-on role, you’ll work across the full software development life cycle – from architecture and development through to implementation and continuous improvement. You'll also provide subject matter expertise on best practices in headless architecture, modern JavaScript frameworks, and enterprise CMS integration.

What Part Will You Play?

• Designing Headless Architectures: Develop and define the overall architecture for headless platforms, including the separation of the presentation layer from the backend services;

• Develop and maintain Next.js applications that consume content from headless CMSs;

• Work with APIs and data sources, including GraphQL and RESTful APIs, to integrate backend services;

• Participate in client facing meetings, joint venture discussions, vendor partnership teams to determine solution approaches;

• Implement front-end features with React.js/Next.js, ensuring reusable components and maintainable code;

• Collaborate with DevOps team and developers to review pull requests, deploy and optimize applications using Azure;

• Stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in headless architecture and provide SME guidance to other software engineers.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, IT, or a related field;

• 5+ years' experience designing and developing enterprise-grade software solutions;

• Advanced proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, and front-end frameworks;

• Strong experience with Next.js, React, GraphQL, and REST APIs;

• Solid understanding of headless CMS integrations and modern web architecture;

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git-based workflows, and cloud platforms like Azure;

• Experience with state management tools such as Redux or React Context;

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

 Bonus Points for

• Experience deploying Next.js apps to Azure;
• Familiarity with Sitecore JSS or other enterprise CMS platforms;
• Prior experience with IBM Rational tools;
• Leadership or mentoring experience in development teams.

Our Benefits

Join a leading global technology brand that offers benefits you’ll actually value, including: 

• Flexible work arrangements that support your unique need;

• 18 weeks paid parental leave for either parent as well as two weeks paid secondary carer’s leave;

• Women in Digital membership, granting you access to a host of member industry events and resources;

• Additional birthday, community giving, wellness and study leave;

• Our free and confidential Employee Assistance Program counselling service and wellbeing resources;

• A jam-packed calendar of cultural celebrations and social activities;

• Global career and professional development opportunities;

• Salary sacrifice and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Ready to Apply?

If this role sounds right for you, we invite you to apply by clicking the Apply button.  Please note you will be redirected to a Global Payments career page to submit your application. 

For further information please email kristy.ward@globalpay.com 

All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a criminal history check. Each application will be considered on its merits.

We respectfully ask that no recruiters contact us with regards to this role. 

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