Software Engineer

Corpay is currently looking to hire a Software Engineer within our Alpha division under the Corporate Payments line of business. This role focuses on the design and development of eMoney and FX payment systems.

About the role

You will report directly to the Engineering Manager and collaborate with Product, Design, and Engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing software solutions. The position is based in our Malta office with company-issued equipment and formal, hands-on training provided.

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, and ensure alignment with UI/UX principles.
• Participate meaningfully in code reviews, offering and receiving constructive feedback to enhance code quality and maintain secure coding practices.
• Implement features based on requirements 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.
• Assist in documenting software development processes to ensure compliance with internal policies and industry standards.
• Utilise data handling and processing techniques to support efficient and optimised system performance.
• Support monitoring of system performance, identifying areas for improvement and optimisation under guidance from senior engineers.
• Contribute to architectural discussions, providing feedback and suggestions to improve system design and technical direction.
• Communicate progress and technical challenges effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

• 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 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 grasp 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 ability to contribute to services built with NestJS or similar frameworks.
• Solid understanding of API design and consumption (REST, authentication, validation, error handling) and frontend integration 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 ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Collaborative mindset, with proven ability to work well within teams and build strong working relationships across departments.

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance and Life Insurance for all employees from Day 1, including private hospital coverage.
• Pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Annual fitness allowance.
• Sponsored learning and development.
• Quarterly Events & Celebrations.
• Brand-new state-of-the-art office.

About Corpay

Corpay is a global technology organization leading the future of commercial payments. Our specialized payment solutions help businesses control, simplify, and secure payments for fuel, general payables, toll, and lodging expenses. Millions of people in over 80 countries use our solutions.

Corpay is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace where employees are valued for their diverse perspectives, experiences, and contributions.