Lead Software Engineer

Corpay; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4x Life Insurance

Pension Scheme - 5% employer

Private Healthcare

25 days annual leave

LinkedIn Learning

Gratitudes rewards

Job summary

Corpay is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in the UK to drive architecture and delivery for the r2cOnline and 1link product ecosystem. You will collaborate with multiple platforms and designers to build reliable, high-performing applications and services.

The role reports to the Engineering Manager and includes mentoring engineers, contributing to the engineering community, and helping shape the technology strategy while embracing AI-driven improvements where they add measurable value.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software development.
• Experience in SaaS-oriented environments.
• Experience with AWS and Azure.
• Ability to think iteratively within architectural boundaries.
• Track record delivering agile software development with appropriate tools.
• Clear understanding of DevOps and why it benefits development teams.
• Exposure to DevSecOps.
• Experience with AWS native services.
• Experience with microservices, including Azure FaaS, .NET Core, and native AWS services.
• Experience with Azure and development tools such as Azure DevOps, Confluence, and GitHub.
• Experience with VS Code, Visual Studio, Rider, ReSharper, Jira, .NET, C#, ASP.NET, REST/SOAP, WebAPI, JavaScript, React.js, Redux, JWT, Storybook, Jest, Enzyme, SQL Server, Dapper, Log4Net, Autofac, MSTest, ADO, Git, Octopus Deploy, SpecFlow, Selenium WebDriver, JMeter, and Gherkin.
• Ability to understand customer impact through feedback and decision-making.
• Ability to take responsibility and resolve issues.
• Coaching and technical leadership to less experienced team members.
• Reflect constructively and stay positive when facing setbacks.
• Strong communication to translate tech topics for varied audiences.
• Build professional relationships with internal teams and partners.
• Identify opportunities for personal, team, and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Designing and architecting product building blocks to ensure cohesive integration of r2cOnline.
• Helping drive alignment with the architectural roadmap.
• Collaborating and contributing to continuous improvement within the team.
• Providing honest and open feedback based on experience.
• Contributing to the Engineering community.
• Mentoring and coaching software engineers.
• Maintaining a productive development environment.
• Supporting recruitment for team growth.
• Contributing to Digital and Technology strategy execution.
• Providing technical thought leadership to leadership teams.
• Designing and implementing efficient data storage and display.
• Writing clean, extensible code with best practices.
• Building reusable components where possible.
• Taking a TDD and BDD approach to coding.
• Advising Product Owners on solution feasibility, balancing tech limits with reality.
• Participating in all agile roles to design, build, deploy applications aligned to business needs.
• Introducing AI-driven enhancements when value is measurable.

Skills

Software development

SaaS

Cloud - AWS

Azure

Microservices

DevOps

AI in engineering

Leadership coaching

Communication

Jira & GitHub

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Confluence

VS Code

Visual Studio

Jira

ASP.NET

REST/SOAP

React.js

SQL Server

Octopus Deploy

Gherkin

Job description

Your role

What you’ll be doing

Lead Software Engineer

What We Need

Corpay is currently looking to hire a Lead Software Engineer within our Epyx division. This position falls under our Corporate Payments line of business.

In this role, you will join us on a fantastic journey and help us build great applications and services across the r2cOnline and 1link product ecosystem.

You will collaborate closely with other Software Engineers and Designers across multiple platforms and technologies to craft an application ecosystem that is consistent, highly usable, reliable, and performant. You will also be part of our local communities of practice, helping to identify new technologies that could support our competitive advantage in the dynamic payments industry.

The position reports to the Engineering Manager.

How We Work

As a Lead Software Engineer, Corpay will set you up for success by providing:

• Assigned workspace in our Meriden office
• Company-issued equipment
• Access to professional development and learning resources

Role Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the role will include:

• Designing and architecting product building blocks to help make r2cOnline well integrated and easy to integrate with.
• Helping drive alignment with the architectural roadmap.
• Working collaboratively and being an active contributor to continuous improvement within the team.
• Providing honest and open feedback based on your experience.
• Being an active contributor to our Engineering community.
• Mentoring and coaching software engineers.
• Maintaining a productive working environment for development teams.
• Supporting recruitment for growing and ongoing team needs.
• Contributing to the execution of our Digital and Technology strategy.
• Providing technical thought leadership to leadership teams.
• Designing and implementing smart ways of storing and displaying complex data.
• Writing excellent and extensible code, adhering to coding and commenting standards while following best practices.
• Building reusable components wherever possible.
• Taking a TDD and BDD approach to writing code.
• Supporting Product Owners by advising on the practicability of solution alternatives, balancing technical limitations with operational realities, and providing recommendations.
• Undertaking all roles required as part of an agile development team to design, build, and deploy applications in line with business needs and priorities.
• Introducing AI-driven enhancements where they deliver measurable value.

Qualifications & Skills

• 5+ years of experience in software development.
• Familiarity with new technologies and an understanding of where it is appropriate to use them.
• Demonstrable experience in software development within a SaaS-oriented development environment.
• Ability to think iteratively and in terms of architectural boundaries.
• Track record of delivering agile software development using appropriate tools.
• Clear understanding and experience of DevOps and why it is beneficial to development teams.
• Exposure to DevSecOps.
• Experience with AWS native services.
• Experience working with microservices, including Azure FaaS, .NET Core, and native AWS services.
• Experience and understanding of development tools such as Azure DevOps, Confluence, and GitHub.
• Experience with Azure.
• Experience driving AI-assisted engineering practices.
• Experience with tools and technologies such as VS Code, Visual Studio, Rider, ReSharper, Jira, .NET, C#, ASP.NET, REST/SOAP services, WebAPI, JavaScript, React.js, Redux, JWT, Storybook, Jest, Enzyme, SQL Server, Dapper, Log4Net, Autofac, MSTest, ADO, Git, Octopus Deploy, SpecFlow, Selenium WebDriver, JMeter, and Gherkin.
• Ability to recognise the importance of the customer by gathering feedback and using it as a basis for decision-making.
• Ability to take responsibility, own issues, and resolve them by identifying and working with the relevant individuals.
• Ability to coach and provide technical leadership to less experienced team members.
• Ability to reflect constructively, remain positive when faced with setbacks, and continue working towards a solution.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical topics for different audiences.
• Ability to build professional and effective working relationships with internal teams and partner suppliers.
• Ability to identify opportunities for personal, team, and process improvement and act on them.

Benefits & Perks

• 4x Life Insurance
• Pension Scheme - 5% employer contribution
• Private Healthcare
• 25 days annual leave, with Holiday Buy/Sell options
• 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.