Staff Software Engineer - Platforms 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

Fintech, PaymentsIndustries

Requirements

Eight or more years of backend engineering experience, with at least two years as a Staff or Principal Engineer
Experience from a regulated environment, with a strong preference for a background in fintech
Deep knowledge of cloud-native architectures (AWS) and highly skilled in either .NET or Java
Excel in API-first design, event-driven systems, service orchestration, and defining clean, clear contract boundaries
Strategic thinker who thrives on cross-functional collaboration
Bias for simplicity and pragmatism, driven to ship quickly without compromising on quality
Proven track record of coaching and mentoring engineers
Ability to define and execute a long-term technical vision
Instinct for taking initiative and owning outcomes
Exceptional communication skills to articulate complex ideas to technical and non-technical audiences

Responsibilities

Drive the long-term technical strategy for the Platforms pillar, ensuring solutions are built for global scale
Coach and mentor engineering teams, providing technical leadership for complex distributed systems challenges
Design, build, and evolve core platform and marketplace capabilities with focus on robustness and extensibility
Lead critical technical discussions and architectural decisions
Partner with Product Managers, Designers, Backend and Frontend Engineers, and other teams to translate business needs into technical solutions
Proactively identify opportunities to elevate engineering standards and foster continuous improvement
Champion best practices in code, architecture, and operational readiness across the organization

Skills

Distributed Systems

Platform Engineering

Technical Leadership

Architecture Design

Mentoring

Scalability

Robustness

Extensibility

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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