Software Engineer, SRE - Platform Services - USDS

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Software Engineer to join their Global Payment team in London. This role offers the chance to tackle complex challenges in large-scale system design, contributing to innovative payment solutions for international products. You will engage in the full lifecycle of services, ensuring their reliability and efficiency while collaborating with a dynamic team. If you have a passion for problem-solving and a knack for automation, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you. Join a forward-thinking company where your skills will make a significant impact on global operations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or related field required.
• Experience in programming languages like Go, Java, C++, Python.

Responsibilities

• Engage in the entire lifecycle of services from design to operation.
• Support services by measuring and monitoring system health.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science

Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Tools

Go

Java

C++

Python

Job description

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Software Engineer, SRE - Platform Services - USDS, London

Client:

TikTok

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

The Global Payment team of the US Tech Service department of TikTok provides all-round payment solutions for the company's overseas products, overseas commercialization, and the company's overseas travel and procurement, including channel access, product order design, user interaction, capital management, tax and exchange optimization, settlement reconciliation, and so on. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to develop and manage the complex challenges of scale with your expertise in large-scale system design.

Responsibilities:

1. Engage in and improve the whole lifecycle of services from inception and design, through deployment, operation and refinement.
2. Support services before they go live through activities such as capacity planning and launch reviews.
3. Support and maintain services by measuring and monitoring availability, latency and overall system health.
4. Scale systems sustainably through mechanisms like automation, and evolve systems by pushing for changes that improve reliability and velocity.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related areas.
2. Experience in one or more programming languages such as Go, Java, C++, Python etc.
3. Good problem-solving, analytical thinking capabilities and exceptional attention to details.
4. Good communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Expertise in designing, analyzing, and troubleshooting large-scale distributed systems.
2. Ability to debug, optimize code, and automate routine tasks.
3. Proficiency working with algorithms, data structures and production troubleshooting.
4. Expertise in problem solving and analyzing global scale distributed systems.
5. Systematic problem-solving approach, coupled with effective communication skills and a sense of drive.