Lead Software Engineer

At Scalapay, we're shaping aculturewith high standards, independent and critical thought,innovation, ownership, and continuous learning.We operate in afast-moving, tech-driven environment, and we're looking for people whothrive 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.#MakeItHappen #PlayAsATeam #StayCurious #FocusOnCustomer.The MissionWe'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:Lead the design and development of the Scalapay Card product - a charge card enabling customers to pay now, pay in 3/4, or access flexible payment options anywhere.You'll create scalable solutions that integrate card issuing, payment processing, wallet functionality, and embedded credit features.Working in an autonomous, Agile environment, you'll have end-to-end ownership of projects while collaborating with and mentoring a talented engineering team.Provide technical leadership for the development teamDesign and build the Scalapay Card platform enabling pay now and pay later functionality anywhereDevelop responsive, intuitive mobile and web interfaces for card management, spending controls, and payment experiencesCreate clean, well-structured RESTful APIs integrating card issuing partners, payment networks, and core Scalapay platformDrive innovation in card onboarding, activation, transaction processing, and customer controlsImplement robust security, fraud prevention, and PCI-DSS compliance measures for card operationsBuild wallet features supporting multiple payment methods and embedded creditPartner with Risk, Payment, and Infrastructure teams to ensure reliability and regulatory complianceMentor engineers and establish best practices for fintech product developmentEnsure quality through comprehensive testing, monitoring, and automationCollaborate with product and design teams to deliver exceptional customer payment experiencesParticipate in all phases of the development lifecycleEssential QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field8+ years of professional software development experienceExperience with modern front-end development practices (responsive design, state management, performance optimization)Proven experience leading software and QA engineering teamsPassion for software design best practices and clean codeTrack record of successful project deliveryExperience building payment, card issuing, or fintech products strongly preferredUnderstanding of payment networks, card schemes (Visa/Mastercard), and issuing processes preferredKnowledge of financial services regulations, PCI-DSS, and data security standards preferredExperience in developing customer facing mobile applications preferredWhat We're Looking ForExceptional full-stack development skills with strong front-end expertiseDeep understanding of customer payment experiences and fintech product developmentSecurity-first mindset with appreciation for regulatory compliance requirementsBias for action with a great attitudeStrong leadership and mentoring capabilitiesAbility to work effectively with cross-functional teams including Risk, Compliance, and Payment domainsWhy you should join Scalapay:Collaborate with industry leaders focused on exceptional merchant and user experienceDirect impact on how thousands of European merchants offer BNPL solutionsAccelerate your professional growth with ownership of product deliveryWork in a lean, people-focused Agile environmentAccess to latest technologies with room for creative inputPersonalised support to accelerate your professional growth and take ownership of the products you deliver: we want to help you growFlexible work arrangements supporting work-life balanceRecruitment Process:A quick chat with one of our Talent Acquisition team membersThe first interview with the Hiring Manager to dive deep into your experiences and better understand your motivationSuper Pro tip: we know that application processes can be scary and frustrating but... 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.Apply for this job#J-*****-Ljbffr