2 x Full stack Software Engineer - JavaScript Environment
Scalapay · Wollongong, Australia · 2h ago
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: Strong 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 clear 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.