Software Engineer I — Hybrid, High-Impact Projects

Checkout.com; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Checkout.com is building the future of fintech in the UK and beyond. We are seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop and deliver scalable backend and full-stack systems that power thousands of merchants world-wide.

You will work with product management and engineering teams across Checkout's portfolio to ship reliable, high-performance software. You will lead initiative ownership, write clean code, and help evolve architecture while mentoring junior teammates in a fast-paced, collaborative

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Proficiency in C# .NET, Java, or Go, with strong backend/full stack principles
• Great communication skills interacting with diverse stakeholders
• Experience in Agile environments and delivering high-quality code under tight deadlines
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or in a team
• AI proficiency or curiosity to leverage latest tech for productivity
• Payments/financial knowledge a plus, not required

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management and engineering
• Define and design loosely coupled, scalable microservices-based systems
• Stay current with the latest Checkout technologies and spread knowledge
• Write clean, maintainable, testable code on high-impact systems
• Build, own, operate systems with resilience and reliability
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to their growth

Skills

Communication

Agile

Problem solving

AI-proficient

Independent & team work

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

C# .NET

Java

Go

Job description

Checkout.com is building the future of fintech in the UK and beyond. We are seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop and deliver scalable backend and full-stack systems that power thousands of merchants world-wide.

You will work with product management and engineering teams across Checkout's portfolio to ship reliable, high-performance software. You will lead initiative ownership, write clean code, and help evolve architecture while mentoring junior teammates in a fast-paced, collaborative