Platform Engineer II at Checkout.com

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

FintechIndustries

Requirements

Have experience with AWS and its services
Have experience with running and managing Kubernetes
Have experience with service mesh, i.e. preferably Istio & Envoy
Proficient in a programming language, we use Golang
Have experience of implementing CI/CD pipelines and best practices around it
Care about writing clean, modular, and tested infrastructure-as-code (Terraform)

Responsibilities

Collaborate with passionate technologists across multiple disciplines while evolving our platform and increasing security, resiliency and scalability
Work to create and distribute best practices for future-proof service development to the rest of the team
Continuously evaluate the team’s workflow and contribute to its improvement and automation
Join an on call rotation which is shared between team members

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

GoKubernetesEKSAWSTerraformRedisDynamoDBCockroachDBPostgresEnvoyDatadog

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What skills are required for the Platform Engineer II role?

Required skills include experience with AWS and its services, running and managing Kubernetes, service mesh preferably Istio & Envoy, proficiency in Golang, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and writing clean, modular, tested Terraform infrastructure-as-code.

Is this a remote position or does it require working from an office?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the team culture like at Checkout.com?

The team is self-sufficient, operates in a fully agile way with support from Product and Engineering teams, and focuses on building and evolving the product together in a fast-moving, performance-obsessed environment.

What makes a strong candidate for this Platform Engineer II position?

Strong candidates have the required experience in AWS, Kubernetes, Golang, CI/CD, and Terraform, plus bonus points for cloud network design, Datadog instrumentation, load/chaos testing, and a security-first mindset.

Checkout.com

High-performance payments platform for enterprises

About Checkout.com

Checkout.com provides a payments platform that helps businesses process payments, send payouts, and manage card programs. The platform is designed for large enterprises and growing businesses, allowing them to handle high volumes of transactions quickly and reliably. It integrates with clients' existing systems and offers a range of payment services, generating revenue through transaction fees and subscriptions. Unlike many competitors, Checkout.com focuses on providing a comprehensive, cloud-based solution that supports the financial operations of its clients across the globe. The goal of Checkout.com is to streamline payment processes and enhance the payment experience for both businesses and their customers.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters

2012Year Founded

$1,780.1MTotal Funding

SERIES_DCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Work-life balance - Flexible working and plenty of time off to unwind. We’ll even give you your birthday off.

Recognition - Peer recognition program and quarterly Hero Awards. We celebrate success together.

Career development - Tailored career development and learning pathways. We’ll help you unlock your potential.

Celebrating diversity - Internal community groups and cultural events. We celebrate our differences.

Staying healthy - A global wellness programme and private health insurance. We support your wellbeing.

Security for the future - Comprehensive plans for you and your loved ones. We’ll take care of you.

Giving back - Employee-led community outreach, payroll giving and a volunteering day. We care about your causes.

Risks

Checkout.com faces increased competition from emerging fintech startups.

Economic instability in the UK and EU may impact Checkout.com's revenue.

Regulatory scrutiny on data privacy could increase compliance costs.

Differentiation

Checkout.com offers payments in over 150 currencies with in-country acquiring.

The platform integrates fraud filters and reporting through a single API.

Checkout.com supports major international cards and local payment methods.

Upsides

Checkout.com is expanding in Japan, enhancing its global presence.

The partnership with Zing increases digital payment methods and product growth.

Checkout.com launched Octopus for online payments, a first for global PSPs.

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