Technical Lead

What We Need

Corpay is seeking a Tech Lead to join our Loging division based in Atlanta, GA. This position falls under our lodging line of business. In this role, the Tech Lead will oversee a diverse cross-functional software engineering team ensuring that delivered projects are of high quality and delivered on time using agile methodology. This role involves software engineering, providing technical guidance, and fostering a collaborative team environment. You will report directly to the Director of Software Engineering and regularly collaborate with the technical teams.

How We Work 

As a Tech Lead, you will be expected to work in a remote environment. Corpay will set you up for success by providing: 

• Company-issued equipment

• Formal, hands-on training

Role Responsibilities

 The responsibilities of the role will include: 

• Serving as the technical lead for product feature implementation while providing hands-on development leadership and establishing engineering best practices, coding standards, and solution quality.
• Leading the design, architecture, and technical decomposition of complex features and initiatives to ensure scalability, security, maintainability, and alignment with business objectives.
• Advising Technology Leadership on technical direction, solution approaches, feature delivery, and risk mitigation.
• Applying advanced technical expertise to resolve complex business and technology challenges by evaluating trade-offs and recommending optimal solutions.
• Driving technical decision-making across multiple workstreams while ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and engineering standards.
• Identifying and removing technical blockers that impact project delivery, product performance, or operational stability.
• Partnering with Product Management, Engineering, DevOps, Infrastructure, Technical Operations, and Implementation teams to deliver business capabilities and customer solutions.
• Collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to understand application, infrastructure, integration, and business process dependencies.
• Communicating technical concepts, implementation strategies, risks, and project status to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Influencing engineering standards, implementation methodologies, and operational best practices to improve delivery consistency.
• Championing the adoption of AI-powered tools and enterprise automation to improve engineering productivity, delivery quality, and operational efficiency.
• Evaluating emerging AI technologies and enterprise platforms to identify opportunities for workflow automation and developer productivity.
• Promoting responsible AI adoption by establishing governance, security, compliance, and usage standards.
• Mentoring developers and implementation team members on architecture, engineering best practices, Agile methodologies, AI-enabled development, and technical problem-solving.
• Facilitating technical discussions, architecture reviews, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions to strengthen team capabilities.
• Leading the resolution of complex technical issues through analysis, innovation, and industry best practices.
• Developing innovative solutions that improve product scalability, customer experience, engineering efficiency, and implementation success.
• Driving continuous improvement by leveraging automation, AI insights, reusable documentation, technical standards, and implementation playbooks.
• Supporting onboarding, technical growth, AI literacy, and a culture of continuous learning and ownership.
• Taking accountability for the successful technical execution of implementation initiatives, feature delivery, and project outcomes.
• Monitoring project milestones, quality metrics, delivery commitments, and implementation progress while proactively managing risks.
• Providing visibility into technical issues, production defects, and implementation challenges while partnering with Product and Engineering teams to drive resolution.
• Ensuring project scope, customer requirements, dependencies, estimates, and implementation criteria are fully defined and approved before execution.
• Partnering with DevOps teams to improve CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, monitoring, observability, and operational resilience.
• Ensuring compliance with release management, change management, and deployment governance standards.
• Coordinating production readiness activities with Infrastructure, Configuration, Technical Operations, and implementation teams to support successful customer deployments.
• Maintaining expertise in application architecture, software engineering, databases, integrations, enterprise application delivery, and emerging AI-enabled engineering practices while identifying opportunities for innovation. 

Qualifications & Skills

• 8+ years of experience
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Extensive experience in software engineering, application architecture, and enterprise application delivery.
• Proven experience leading the technical design and implementation of complex software solutions.
• Strong knowledge of modern software architecture, distributed systems, APIs, integrations, databases, and enterprise application technologies.
• Experience working in Agile software development environments and leading technical delivery across cross-functional teams.
• Hands-on experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, release management, and operational readiness.
• Experience evaluating and implementing AI-powered development tools, automation platforms, or enterprise AI solutions.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and technical decision-making skills with the ability to balance business and technical priorities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring engineers, leading technical discussions, conducting code and design reviews, and developing technical talent.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles, security, governance, compliance, and software engineering best practices.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with emerging technologies, AI capabilities, and software engineering trends. 

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits available the 1^st month after hire

• Automatic enrollment into our 401k plan (subject to eligibility requirements)
• Virtual fitness classes offered company-wide
• Robust PTO offers including major holidays, vacation, sick, personal, & volunteer time
• Employee discounts with major providers (i.e. wireless, gym, car rental, etc.)
• Philanthropic support with both local and national organizations
• Fun culture with company-wide contests and prizes

Pay Transparency

The expected salary range for this position is $161,000 – $170,000, based on the candidate’s work location. This range reflects a good faith estimate of the expected compensation for this role at the time of posting. The final offer will be determined based on job-related factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable market conditions. Compensation may vary based on geographic location and will be confirmed during the hiring process. Additional compensation and benefits, including incentive programs, health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits (where applicable), may also be provided.

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.