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 toput your potential to the testin a hiring process designed to spotlight exceptional talent, this is your chance to stand out and growwith 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 ResponsibilitiesProvide 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 experienceStrong expertise in JavaScript, Node.js, relational databases, and CI/CD toolingExperience 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 ScalapayCollaborate 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 ProcessA 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 motivationA case study to test your hard skillsA final chat with Simone, our CEOWant 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-*****-Ljbffr