The Mission
The CoupaPay team is the bridge between our customers and the global financial ecosystem. We build the
mission-critical infrastructure that allows businesses to initiate payments directly from the Coupa platform. This
isn't just about moving data; it’s about moving billions of dollars securely and reliably. You will tackle complex
payment formats, advanced message security (digital signatures, encryption), and diverse transport layers
(SFTP, APIs), ensuring that every cent reaches its destination safely
The Impact of a Sr. Software Engineer at Coupa:
As a Sr. Software Engineer, you will be a key architect of our scaling strategy. We are currently navigating the exciting transition of balancing a powerful consolidated codebase with the agility of microservices.
What You'll Do:
- Architect & Build: Collaborate with Product and Dev teams to design elegant solutions for global payment orchestration and financial connectivity.
- Technical Leadership: Mentor other engineers, driving a culture of excellence, curiosity, and "ownership" of the code.
- Solve Complex Problems: optimizing for high-volume transactions, horizontal scaling and high availability.
- Operational Excellence: Serve as a technical escalation point for production issues, ensuring our "mission-critical" promise is kept.
- Drive Best Practices: Advocate for SOLID principles, robust TDD, and clean architectural patterns.
What You Will Bring to Coupa:
- 5+ Years of Experience: High-level proficiency in software development, with a strong preference for candidates who have mastered both .NET and Ruby on Rails exp will be added advantage.
- The Stack: Working knowledge of .NET/Core with fluency in both C# and VB.NET, Ruby on Rails, React, and TypeScript.
- Data Expert: Fluency in T-SQL and MS SQL Server, including deep dives into database design and performance tuning.
- Data Transformation: Hands-on experience with XML, XSLT, XPath, and LINQ for XML (essential for bank messaging formats).
- Cloud & Scale: Experience building for AWS within a distributed microservices-oriented architecture.
- Security Mindset: Familiarity with digital signatures, encryption, and secure file transport is a major plus.
Architectural Thinking: Deep understanding of OOP, SOLID, and design patterns.
Attention to Detail: In payments, a single misplaced character matters. You take pride in "getting it
right”.
Communication: Impeccable English (written/verbal) and the ability to explain complex technical trade-
offs to non-technical stakeholders
- Global Wellness Days: Enjoy two designated, company-wide paid wellness days off each year (typically the first Friday in March and the last Friday in September) so the entire global team can unplug, step away, and recharge together .
- Birthday Time-Off: Celebrate your day! Coupa provides a paid day off on your birthday or another day of your choice within your birthday month .
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO): Giving back is in our DNA. We offer 40 hours of paid VTO annually to support the community initiatives and volunteer programs you are passionate about .
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access free, confidential, 24/7/365 counseling and resources for emotional support, work-life solutions, financial advice, legal guidance, and support for new parents .
- Business Travel Protection: Travel with peace of mind. Zurich Travel Assist provides medical, safety, pre-trip planning, and emergency support during any business travel .
- Referral Bonus Program: Share the Coupa experience! Receive generous monetary referral bonuses when you successfully refer talented friends or acquaintances who are hired into open roles .
Skills Required
- 5+ years of software development experience
- Working knowledge of .NET / .NET Core
- Fluency in C# and VB.NET
- Experience with Ruby on Rails
- Experience with React
- Experience with TypeScript
- Proficiency in T-SQL and MS SQL Server, including database design and performance tuning
- Hands-on experience with XML, XSLT, XPath, and LINQ to XML (bank messaging formats)
- Experience building for AWS in a distributed microservices architecture
- Experience with high-volume transaction optimization, horizontal scaling, and high availability
- Familiarity with secure transport layers (SFTP, APIs) and secure message handling
- Familiarity with digital signatures and encryption
- Strong communication skills and impeccable written/verbal English
- Advocacy for SOLID principles, TDD, and clean architectural patterns
What the Team is Saying
Coupa Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is described as comprehensive from day one for employees and dependents, including medical, dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and a no‑cost EAP. Additional options like FSAs and wellness initiatives are also cited.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is positioned around Flexible Time Off, floating holidays, and 40 hours of paid Volunteer Time Off, supported by a virtual‑first work model. These programs are highlighted as core elements of work‑life balance.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave and a digital program for paths to parenthood (including adoption and surrogacy) are explicitly called out. Resources also extend to family medical leave and, in some locations, an onsite Mother’s Room.
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What We Do
Coupa is a global technology company that helps businesses run smarter by connecting all the ways they spend money — from procurement and expenses to payments and supply chain decisions — in one intelligent platform. In simple terms, Coupa gives organizations the visibility and control they need to make better financial choices, reduce waste, and drive real impact. It’s where technology meets purpose: helping companies manage their resources more responsibly while creating a positive ripple across their people, partners, and the planet.
Why Work With Us
At Coupa, we prioritize an inclusive and empathetic workplace where every voice is valued. Our teams are proactive and accountable, ensuring we collaborate effectively to achieve our goals. The foundation of our culture rests on our people; we believe in fostering an environment that encourages innovation and curiosity.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Our virtual-first approach is intentional. It gives you the freedom to do your best work in a space that supports focus, balance, and creativity, while staying connected to a global team of changemakers who are redefining the future of business spend
