Software Engineer

Why Paynovate?

At Paynovate, we don’t just follow the evolution of payments—we shape it. As a licensed e-money institution, we develop and operate payment solutions that meet high security, performance, and compliance standards. Our teams thrive in complexity and work at the intersection of finance and technology. Here, your ideas matter, your work has visible impact, and your technical skills directly contribute to the success of our clients and partners.

Your Role: Software Engineer

As a Software Engineer, you’ll play a key part in building and maintaining the software backbone of our payment platform. You’ll be responsible for designing and delivering backend services and integrations that are secure, scalable, and well-documented. From API development to database modeling and test automation, you’ll help us move fast without breaking things, especially in a regulated environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop backend applications in PHP (Laravel) with a focus on performance and maintainability
• Design and implement APIs and internal services for financial operations
• Write unit, integration, and functional tests to ensure system reliability
• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and product discussions
• Collaborate with infrastructure and DevOps to support CI/CD and system tooling
• Integrate third-party services (e.g., payment processors, core banking systems)
• Contribute to continuous improvement of our development standards and delivery processes

What you bring:

• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Solid experience with PHP (Laravel); additional experience with React, C++, or Go is a strong plus
• Strong database skills (SQL, MariaDB) and comfort with data modeling
• Hands-on experience with Linux and command-line tools is a plus
• Eagerness to learn and confidence to work through the unknown
• Interest in secure software development and financial compliance principles
• Problem-solving mindset and the ability to work independently on complex challenges
• Professional fluency in English; French or Dutch is an advantage
• Motivation to grow in a fast-paced, multicultural environment

What we offer

• A role where your impact will be tangible. We are a company of owners and believe in empowering people to their full potential.
• An amazing job in a stimulating, profitable and fast-growing sector. Payment solutions is a complex and constantly evolving field, where innovation is key.
• A team of talented, motivated and thoughtful individuals, coming together as one to fulfil a common goal, delivering smart, simple and innovative solutions to our clients.
• A dynamic environment full of growth and development opportunities, where your career could take its next major turn. People are our greatest strength, and as an employer, we choose to deliver to you as much you deliver to us.
• A modern and friendly working environment, where work-life balance is enforced as a structural part of the organization (hello hybrid work!).
• And of course, a comprehensive and market-competitive salary package: 32 days holiday, mobility budget, meal vouchers, health and group insurance, phone, homeworking policy and allowance.

Apply now

Join Paynovate and help us shape the infrastructure of tomorrow’s digital payments -secure, smart, and built to scale.