Staff Software Engineer - Financial Infrastructure at Checkout.com

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

FintechIndustries

Requirements

Extensive, hands-on experience in building and operating complex, cloud-based distributed systems
Deep expertise with modern data-streaming and processing technologies like Kafka, Flink, Iceberg, and AWS
Proven ability to raise the bar for engineering standards through effective coaching, mentorship, and a relentless drive for improvement
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to multidisciplinary teams and influence positive outcomes
Prior experience working on financial systems and a solid foundational understanding of finance and treasury concepts
Detail-oriented and data-driven approach to building solutions where accuracy and thoroughness are critical
True passion for technology and a drive to solve problems at scale, keeping the customer at the forefront of every decision
Nice to have: Proven experience architecting and building large-scale, high-throughput financial data pipelines
Nice to have: Deep knowledge of data security principles and best practices in a regulated financial environment

Responsibilities

Drive the long-term technical direction and strategy for the Financial Infrastructure pillar, looking beyond immediate requirements to ensure our solutions are built for scale
Act as a coach and mentor to our engineering teams, providing the technical leadership needed to solve complex distributed systems challenges
Proactively identify opportunities and take initiative to elevate the engineering standards within the pillar, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
Design, build, and evolve our core financial data-processing platforms, ensuring robustness and accuracy
Collaborate closely with Product Managers, finance stakeholders, and other engineering teams to translate complex business needs into elegant technical solutions
Lead technical discussions and decisions, ensuring we make the right architectural choices for the future
Serve as a role model for engineering excellence, championing best practices in code, architecture, and operational readiness

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Distributed SystemsCloud ArchitectureScalabilityData IntegrityFinancial Data ProcessingTechnical LeadershipMentoring

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What skills and experience are required for the Staff Software Engineer role?

The role requires extensive hands-on experience in building and operating complex, cloud-based distributed systems, deep expertise with modern data-streaming and processing technologies like Kafka, Flink, Iceberg, and AWS, plus excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

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 company culture like at Checkout.com?

The culture emphasizes being fast-moving, performance-obsessed, and driven by continuous improvement, with values like 'Be the Owner', 'Better Every Day', and 'One Team'.

What makes a strong candidate for this Staff Engineer position?

Strong candidates have proven technical leadership in distributed systems, expertise in technologies like Kafka and AWS, and skills in coaching teams while fostering engineering excellence and collaboration.

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

Staff Software Engineer - Financial Infrastructure at Checkout.com

Requirements

Responsibilities

Skills

Questions & Answers

Checkout.com

About Checkout.com

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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