At Scalapay, we're shaping a
culture
with high standards, independent and critical thought,
innovation, ownership, and continuous learning
.
We operate in a
fast-moving, tech-driven environment
, and we're looking for people who
thrive 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 Mission
We are seeking an experienced and passionate
Full-Stack Software Engineer
with a minimum of 5 years of development experience to join our dynamic Experiences & B2B Platform teams.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in
Node.js
,
TypeScript
, and
React.js
, and a deep understanding of both relational and non-relational databases.
This role will be integral in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and efficient applications.
What You'll Do
Application Development:
Design, develop, and maintain high-quality web applications using Node.js, TypeScript, and React.js.
Database Management:
Work with both relational (e.g MySQL) and non-relational (e.g., Dynamodb, Redis) databases, ensuring efficient data storage and retrieval.
Testing:
Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and robustness.
Experience with frameworks such as Jest, or similar.
Framework Utilisation:
Leverage modern frameworks like NestJS and Next.js to build scalable and maintainable backend and frontend architectures.
Code Review:
Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback to maintain high code standards.
Agile Development:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment, contributing to sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.




Performance Optimisation:
Optimise applications for maximum speed and scalability.
Continuous Integration & Deployment:
Work with CI/CD tools to automate testing, building, and deployment processes.
Collaboration & Communication:
Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to understand requirements, share knowledge, and deliver high-quality software
AI Spec-Driven Development:
Write clear specifications and technical design documents that AI coding agents implement from, then direct, review and test what the agents produce.
What We're Looking For:
Experience:
Minimum 5 years of professional development experience.
Proficiency:
Robust knowledge and hands-on experience with Node.js, TypeScript, and React.js.
Database Skills:
Extensive experience with both relational and non-relational databases.
Testing:
Proven experience in writing unit and integration tests.
Frameworks:
Experience with frameworks like NestJS and Next.js.
Methodologies:
Solid experience working with Agile methodologies
Version Control:
Proficient in using Git for version control.
Problem Solving:
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and creatively.
Communication:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Team Player:
Ability to work well in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
AI-Assisted Development:




Hands-on experience with AI coding tools such as Claude Code, and a spec-driven way of working: writing transparent specifications and technical designs first, then directing, reviewing and testing what the agents produce.
Preferred Qualifications:
Cloud Experience:
Experience with cloud platforms like AWS or similar is a plus.
DevOps Knowledge:
Familiarity with DevOps practices, containerization (Docker) is a plus.
Microservices Architecture:
Experience in designing and implementing microservices-based systems.
CI/CD Tools:
Experience with CI/CD tools like Buildkite or similar.
Why you should join Scalapay:
International environment with significant challenges to be met every day
Direct impact on how thousands of European merchants offer BNPL solutions
Work with a team of industry tech leaders who are focused on delivering products that offer exceptional user experiences
Accelerate your professional growth with ownership of product delivery
Work in a lean, people-focused Agile environment
Access to latest technologies with room for creative input
Personalised support to accelerate your professional growth and take ownership of the products you deliver: we want to help you grow!
Flexible work arrangements supporting work-life balance
Recruitment Process:
A quick chat with one of our Talent Acquisition team members
The first interview with the Hiring Manager to dive deep into your experiences and better understand your motivation
A case study to test your hard skills
A final chat with Simone, our CEO
Want to learn more?
Don't hesitate to explore our
Careers website
, our
LinkedIn
and
Glassdoor
pages.
Pro tip:
send your CV in English ?
Super Pro tip:
we know that application processes can be scary and frustrating but... we look for talent, not people that tick all our boxes.

📌 2 X Full Stack Software Engineer - Javascript Environment (Wollongong)
🏢 Scalapay
📍 Wollongong