Lead Software Engineer

At Scalapay, we’re shaping a culture with high standards, independent and critical thought, innovation, ownership, and continuous learning . We operate in a fast-moving, tech-driven environment , and we’re looking for people who thrive in change, think boldly, and take initiative. If you’re ready to put your potential to the test in a hiring process designed to spotlight exceptional talent, this is your chance to stand out and grow with one of Europe’s most ambitious fintech teams . We’re seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join our Customer domain team, where you'll build the Scalapay Card that will revolutionise how our customers pay. You'll help drive a critical strategic initiative to increase payment frequency and become customers\' top-of-mind payment solution across Southern Europe. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership for the development team Design and build the Scalapay Card platform enabling pay now and pay later functionality anywhere Develop responsive, intuitive mobile and web interfaces for card management, spending controls, and payment experiences Create clean, well-structured RESTful APIs integrating card issuing partners, payment networks, and core Scalapay platform Drive innovation in card onboarding, activation, transaction processing, and customer controls Implement robust security, fraud prevention, and PCI-DSS compliance measures for card operations Build wallet features supporting multiple payment methods and embedded credit Partner with Risk, Payment, and Infrastructure teams to ensure reliability and regulatory compliance Mentor engineers and establish best practices for fintech product development Ensure quality through comprehensive testing, monitoring, and automation Collaborate with product and design teams to deliver exceptional customer payment experiences Participate in all phases of the development lifecycle Essential Qualifications Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science or related field 8+ years of professional software development experience Strong expertise in JavaScript, Node.js, relational databases, and CI/CD tooling Experience with modern front-end development practices (responsive design, state management, performance optimization) Proven experience leading software and QA engineering teams Passion for software design best practices and clean code Track record of successful project delivery Experience building payment, card issuing, or fintech products strongly preferred Understanding of payment networks, card schemes (Visa/Mastercard), and issuing processes preferred Knowledge of financial services regulations, PCI-DSS, and data security standards preferred Experience in developing customer facing mobile applications preferred What We\'re Looking For Exceptional full-stack development skills with strong front-end expertise Deep understanding of customer payment experiences and fintech product development Security-first mindset with appreciation for regulatory compliance requirements Bias for action with a great attitude Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams including Risk, Compliance, and Payment domains Why you should join Scalapay Collaborate with industry leaders focused on exceptional merchant and user experience Direct impact on how thousands of European merchants offer BNPL solutions Accelerate your professional growth with ownership of product delivery Work in a lean, people-focused Agile environment Access to latest technologies with room for creative input Personalised support to accelerate your professional growth and take ownership of the products you deliver: we want to help you grow Flexible work arrangements supporting work-life balance Recruitment Process A quick chat with one of our Talent Acquisition team members The first interview with the Hiring Manager to dive deep into your experiences and better understand your motivation A case study to test your hard skills A final chat with Simone, our CEO Want to learn more? Explore our Careers website, our LinkedIn and Glassdoor pages. Pro tip: send your CV in English. Super Pro tip: we look for talent, not people that tick all our boxes. We believe in the power of diversity: Scalapay is an Equal Opportunity Employer for any minority, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation. #J-18808-Ljbffr