Graduate Software Engineer

Your role

What you'll be doing

What We Need Corpay is currently looking to hire a Graduate Software Engineer on a permanent basis within our Alpha Group division. This position falls under our Cross Borders line of business and is based from our London office. In this role you will be embarking on an exciting career in FinTech software development.

This entry-level role will provide you with the opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive environment while contributing to the development of finance information systems. You will gain hands-on experience with real projects, working alongside experienced engineers to develop secure, scalable, and high-performance software solutions.

You will report into the Software Engineering Manager and regularly collaborate with other teams across the division. How We Work As a Graduate Software Engineer you will be expected to work from our London office. Corpay will set you up for success by providing: Assigned workspace in the designated office Company-issued equipment Formal, hands-on training Role

Responsibilities

• Contributing to the development of software components under the guidance of more experienced engineers, ensuring you follow coding standards and best practices.
• Writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code while actively seeking feedback to improve your technical skills.
• Assisting in the testing and debugging of software features, learning how to identify and resolve bugs effectively.
• Participating in team discussions, stand-ups, and code reviews, absorbing knowledge from experienced engineers and asking questions to enhance your understanding.
• Collaborating with team members to understand project requirements and translate them into technical tasks.
• Learning the fundamentals of secure development practices and implement these in your work as you gain more experience.
• Supporting engineers in maintaining and improving software systems, becoming familiar with tools, processes, and workflows used in development.
• Developing a basic understanding of cloud platforms, microservices architecture, and database management, and apply this knowledge as you progress.
• Contributing to the creation of technical documentation to help track progress and capture learning as you develop new skills.
• Communicating your progress and challenges with your manager or mentor, focusing on continuous improvement and taking ownership of your learning journey.
• Maintaining accurate, complete, and timely records of investigations in accordance with internal policies and applicable AML/CFT regulations.
• Being responsible for identifying suspicious activity and following process to report these where required.
• Collaborating with internal teams to validate alerts, ensure consistency in decision-making, and escalate confirmed or high-risk cases for further review or regulatory reporting Qualifications & Skills 2:1 Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related (STEM) field.
• A commercially aware mindset, and an interest in FinTech, finance and Financial Products and Services.
• Knowledge of at least one programming language such as C# .NET, TypeScript, React or similar through academic projects, internships, or self-study.
• Familiarity with web development concepts, APIs, and databases, with a strong willingness to learn about new technologies.
• Basic understanding of software development processes and a desire to improve your skills.
• Willingness to learn from more experienced engineers and to take feedback constructively.
• Strong attention to detail, with a focus on writing clear and organized code.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to ask questions and seek guidance when needed.
• Demonstrated curiosity, eagerness to learn, and a passion for finance technology and software development.

Benefits & Perks

• Holiday entitlement: 25 days per annum + 8 bank holidays
• Additional Leave: Option to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave once per year during the annual benefits enrolment window
• Pension: Minimum 3% employee contribution with up to 5% contribution from Corpay
• Private Medical Insurance: Vitality cover with no excess (Corpay covers the £250 excess charge)
• Access to our benefits portal: Gratitudes (flexible discounts, supermarket savings of 4–5%, and more)LinkedIn Learning: Free access 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.
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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. Fast-growing, global, rewarding, fun, involved – at Corpay, we are all of these and more. If you are an experienced and self-motivated professional who can perform at a high level, you will be rewarded. If you have great ideas, we want to hear them.

If you want your career to grow at the same rapid pace as our organization, this is the place for you. Whatever your area of expertise, you can take it to the next level at Corpay.