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Belfast City District, Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann, United Kingdom
Onsite
About Us:
DailyPay is the leader in On-Demand Pay, helping employers modernize how people get their pay. DailyPay serves more than 1,900 employers and over 6 million employees, including many of the world's most recognized brands. By providing real-time access to earned pay and financial wellness tools, DailyPay helps employees manage their finances and helps employers attract and retain talent. DailyPay is helping define the future of pay, where money moves at the speed of work. Learn more at DailyPay's Press Center.
As a Placement Engineering Student, you will join the leader in the on-demand pay industry during a 9–12 month placement. You will be part of a mission-driven team hyper-focused on designing technology that builds a better, more equitable financial system. This role is designed for students who are passionate about reimagining how money moves and are willing to define new rules to change systems and lives. You will have the opportunity to learn how to build an unrivaled technology platform that enables workers to access their earned pay when they need it, ensuring money moves faster and smoother between employers and employees.
Support Scalable Technology: Contribute to the development of an unrivaled technology platform that serves an unmatched list of blue-chip clients.
Master New Systems: Help rewrite the invisible rules of finance by assisting in the creation of a more equitable and inclusive financial system.
Develop Technical Proficiency: Apply your knowledge of data structures and algorithms to real-world software design challenges within a fast-paced environment.
Adopt Best Practices: Gain hands-on experience and a deep willingness to learn and apply Test-Driven Development (TDD) to ensure high-quality code.
Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Use your strong communication skills to work effectively with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams.
Drive Innovation: Participate in the continuous improvement of technology that allows money to move faster and smoother across the financial ecosystem.
Learn and Grow: Actively engage in a culture of continuous learning, developing your technical career under the mentorship of industry experts.
Academic Foundation: Currently registered in a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field that supports a 9–12 month placement.
Core Fundamentals: Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and the basic principles of software design.
Coding Experience: Practical coding experience in at least one modern programming language, such as Java, JavaScript, Python, or Go.
Eagerness to Learn: A proactive mindset and a strong desire to develop your career in technology and master new methodologies like TDD.
Communication Skills: The ability to articulate technical ideas clearly and collaborate effectively within a team setting.
Mission Alignment: A passion for reimagining financial systems and a drive to contribute to a company growing at an extraordinary pace.
Competitive compensation
Employee Resource Groups
Fun company outings and events
Generous PTO Allowance
Pension contribution
High-performing cultures aren't built in silos, they thrive on partnership. At DailyPay, we Commit Together to an inclusive, professional environment where multifaceted perspectives are our greatest competitive advantage. We recognize that our team members don’t live “single-issue lives,” and we lean into the wide-ranging backgrounds and life stages that sharpen our collective decision-making.
In our high-trust environment, we empower you to Challenge Norms. We’ve created a space where it is safe to ask difficult questions, disrupt the status quo, and share bold perspectives without fear of professional fallout. We believe that by checking our own assumptions and staying curious about the experiences of others, we arrive at better, more innovative results.
We provide the space for you to do your best work through peer advocacy and transparent career development. If you are looking for a culture that values intellectual honesty, celebrates the unique lived experiences of its people, and thrives on collective success, you’ll find it here.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the recruitment process, please send a request to peopleops@dailypay.com. All requests for accommodation will be addressed as confidentially as practicable.
DailyPay is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, political affiliation, marital or partnership status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth (or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, genetic disorder, genetic predisposition, carrier status, military status, familial status, or domestic violence victim status and any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.
