Job Description
Your role
What you'll be doing
Software Engineer
What We Need
Corpay is currently looking to hire a Senior Frontend Engineer within our Alpha division. This position falls under our Cross Border line of business and is located in London. In this role, you will contribute to the design and development of our eMoney and FX payment systems. You will report directly to the Engineering Manager and collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Engineering teams.
How We Work
This position operates in a hybrid work environment. Corpay will set you up for success by providing:
• Assigned workspace or home office setup
• Company-issued equipment
Role Responsibilities
• Provide significant contribution to the design, development, and maintenance of secure and scalable payment systems.
• Collaborate with engineering managers, designers, and product teams to gather and analyse requirements, implement technical standards, ensuring best practices and alignment with UI/UX principles.
• Meaningful participation in code reviews, offering and receiving constructive feedback to enhance code quality and ensure secure coding practices are maintained.
• Implement features based on requirements gathered from cross-functional teams, aligning them with business needs and technical objectives.
• Mentor junior engineers by providing constructive feedback, sharing knowledge, and fostering professional growth within the team.
• Assist in the documentation of software development processes, ensuring compliance with internal policies and industry standards.
• Utilise data handling and processing techniques to support efficient and optimised system performance.
• Support the monitoring of system performance, identifying areas for improvement and optimisation under the guidance of more senior engineers.
• Contribute to architectural discussions, providing feedback and suggestions to improve system design and technical direction.
• Communicate progress and technical challenges effectively to stakeholders, both technical and non-technical.
Qualifications & Skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 1–2 years in a Software Engineer role within fintech, asset management, FX, payment processing, or eMoney sectors.
• Strong experience building modern, scalable frontend applications using React and TypeScript, with a deep understanding of component design, state management, performance, and accessibility.
• Experience using modern frontend build tools and frameworks such as Vite, and familiarity with contemporary frontend workflows and tooling.
• Ability to build responsive, accessible, and reusable UI components based on Figma designs, with a strong understanding of UI/UX principles.
• Experience with styling approaches such as TailwindCSS, SCSS, or CSS-in-JS, and understanding of cross-browser compatibility.
• Working knowledge of backend development using Node.js and TypeScript, with the ability to contribute to services built with NestJS or similar frameworks when required.
• Solid understanding of API design and consumption (REST, authentication, validation, error handling) and how frontend applications integrate with distributed backend systems.
• Experience deploying and maintaining services on cloud platforms, preferably AWS (e.g., Lambda, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB), and working with CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions, CircleCI, or AWS CodePipeline.
• Familiarity with modern testing practices and tools (e.g., Jest, Vitest), including writing unit and integration tests.
• Basic understanding of secure development practices and familiarity with threat modelling and risk assessment techniques.
• Good time management and organisational skills, with the ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical colleagues.
• A collaborative mindset, with a proven ability to work well within teams and build strong working relationships across departments.
Benefits & Perks
•4 X Life insurance
•Pension scheme–5% employer contribution
•Private Healthcare
•25 days Holiday (plus Holiday Buy/Sell)
•Access to LinkedIn Learning
•Free rewards and discounts via Gratitudes
About Corpay
About Corpay
Corpay is a global technology organization that is leading the future of commercial payments with a culture of innovation that drives us to constantly create new and better ways to pay. Our specialized payment solutions help businesses control, simplify, and secure payment for fuel, general payables, toll and lodging expenses. Millions of people in over 80 countries around the world use our solutions for their payments.
At Corpay, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace where employees are valued for their diverse perspectives, experiences, and contributions. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion strengthen our teams, drive innovation, and support our continued success globally.
As part of our hiring process, offers of employment may be subject to the successful completion of pre-employment screening conducted by an authorized third-party provider, in accordance with applicable laws and Corpay policies. Screening requirements may include employment references, identity verification, criminal record checks, financial or sanctions screening, and other background checks relevant to the role and permitted by local law.
Notice to Recruitment Agencies and Search Firms: Corpay does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firms without a valid written agreement in place. Any unsolicited candidate submissions will become the property of Corpay, and no fees will be paid related to such submissions.
Learn more about Corpay: https://www.corpay.com
Transparency & Compliance
Equal Opportunity Employer
Corpay is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Corpay is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where individuals are respected and valued for their diverse perspectives, experiences, and contributions. If you require reasonable accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, please notify a representative of the Human Resources Department.
Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring
Corpay may use artificial intelligence (AI) and other technology-enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, such as application screening, candidate assessment, or interview scheduling. These tools are designed to enhance efficiency, consistency, and fairness throughout the hiring process. AI tools do not make final hiring decisions. All employment decisions involve human review. Corpay is committed to the responsible use of AI, including appropriate oversight and safeguards designed to support fair and unbiased outcomes.
Candidate Privacy Notice
For information about how Corpay processes personal information during the recruitment process, please review our Candidate Privacy Notice: https://www.corpay.com/privacy-policy.
Pay Philosophy
Corpay is committed to fair, equitable, and transparent compensation practices. Compensation decisions are based on objective, job-related factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and market benchmarks. Where required by applicable law, salary or compensation ranges will be included in the job posting or provided prior to the interview process, where required by applicable law. Additional compensation elements such as bonuses, incentives, benefits, or variable pay may apply where applicable.