Senior Systems Software Engineer
MozillaSalary not specified
Staff Software Engineer - Financial Infrastructure at Checkout.com
London, England, United Kingdom
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
Distributed Systems
Cloud Architecture
Scalability
Data Integrity
Financial Data Processing
Technical Leadership
Mentoring
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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