Software Engineer I

Checkout.com; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company is seeking a passionate Software Engineer I to work on innovative payment technologies. In this role, you'll collaborate with teams to enhance customer experiences and drive acceptance rates. If you're eager to grow with a dynamic team and make a significant impact in the world of digital payments, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree required for the role.
• Experience with .NET, Java, Go, or Python.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop next-generation payments technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and write clean, maintainable code.

Skills

.NET

Java

Go

Python

Agile

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

Job description

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Company Description

Company Description

We are Checkout.com – where the world checks out. For thousands of companies shaping the digital economy, our global multi-product payments network delivers high-performance money movement, processing billions of transactions annually.

We help enterprise businesses boost acceptance rates, combat fraud, and turn payments into a major competitive advantage. Headquartered in London and with offices across the globe, Checkout.com is trusted by world-renowned brands such as eBay, DocuSign, Vinted, Uber Eats, Klarna, Wise, Sainsbury’s, The Financial Times, Grab, and Sony.

This is a career-defining opportunity at a generation-defining company. There is no finish line at Checkout.com; we set ambitious goals, build with intent, and move at speed – always guided by our values as we strive to create a brighter future for payments across the online ecosystem.

Our teams solve complex challenges that demand focus, ambition, and accountability. For those who thrive in pursuit of peak performance; those ready to grow, deliver, and be recognized for it – there’s no better place to be.

Job Description

Checkout.com is one of the most exciting fintechs in the world. Our mission is to enable businesses and their communities to thrive in the digital economy. We’re the strategic payments partner for some of the best known fast-moving brands globally such as Wise, The Hut Group, Sony Electronics, Sainsbury’s, Deliveroo, Adidas, Klarna and many others. Purpose-built with performance and scalability in mind, our flexible cloud-based payments platform helps global enterprises launch new products and create experiences customers love. And it's not just what we build that makes us different. It's how.

We empower passionate problem-solvers to collaborate, innovate and do their best work. That’s why we’re on the Forbes Cloud 100 list and a Great Place to Work accredited company. And we’re just getting started. We’re building diverse and inclusive teams around the world — because that’s how we create even better experiences for our merchants and our partners. And we need your help. Join us to build the digital economy of tomorrow.

Job Description

Global payments are complex and ever-evolving. At Checkout our software engineers develop the next-generation payments technologies that enable our Merchants to boost their acceptance rates, cut processing costs, fight fraud, and create cutting edge technology that enables extraordinary customer experiences.

We're looking for Senior Software engineers who bring fresh ideas, have a curious nature and are passionate about working in an Engineering environment which focuses on building products to achieve the company's strategic goals. You’ll get to work with teams from across Checkout.com’s portfolio of products and services who all have a real customer first philosophy.

As a Senior Software engineer, you will lead and drive specific projects critical to Checkout's needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display exceptional leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward. With your technical expertise you will lead project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables. You will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions.

What Are We Looking For:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Proficiency in .NET C#, Java, or Go, or Python, with a strong understanding of software development principles in either a backend or full stack environment.
• Great communication skills and ability to interact effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Experience working in agile environments and delivering high-quality code within tight deadlines
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Payments or financial knowledge is a plus, but not a necessity
  
  

How you’ll make an impact

• Be part of, and collaborate with, cross-functional teams including product management, across a large engineering community.
• Define and design loosely coupled, scalable systems in a wider microservices using industry best practices.
• Stay up-to-date, use, and spread knowledge of the latest technologies used by Checkout.
• Write clean, maintainable, extendable and testable code on some of Checkout’s most impactful systems.
• Build, own and operate your systems to the highest levels of resilience and service.
• Mentor junior team members and assist in their technical development
  
  

Join Us Today!

If you're passionate about technology, innovation, and making a real impact in the world of digital payments, we want to hear from you. Join our engineering department at Checkout.com and be part of a team that's shaping the future of payments for generations to come.

Apply now and let's embark on this exciting journey together!

Bring all of you to work

We create the conditions for high performers to thrive – through real ownership, fewer blockers, and work that makes a difference from day one.

Here, you’ll move fast, take on meaningful challenges, and be recognized for the impact you deliver. It’s a place where ambition gets met with opportunity – and where your growth is in your hands.

We work as one team, and we back each other to succeed. So whatever your background or identity, if you’re ready to grow and make a difference, you’ll be right at home here.

It’s important we set you up for success and make our process as accessible as possible. So let us know in your application, or tell your recruiter directly, if you need anything to make your experience or working environment more comfortable.

Life at Checkout.com

We understand that work is just one part of your life. Our hybrid working model offers flexibility, with three days per week in the office to support collaboration and connection.

Curious about what it’s like to be part of our team? Visit our Careers Page to learn more about our culture, open roles, and what drives us.

For a closer look at daily life at Checkout.com, follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

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