Cloud Platform Engineer

Company Description

Checkout.com powers digital experiences behind the scenes for brands like eBay, Spotify, Klarna, Uber, and Sony. We enable over 10 billion transactions daily for more than one billion global shoppers. Our technology supports bookings, food delivery, subscriptions, and online checkouts at scale. We move fast, think globally, and hire exceptional people with conviction, curiosity, and the desire to make an impact. With 20 offices across six continents and London as our HQ, we’re shaping the future of fintech—and we’re just getting started.

What we are looking for

Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Azure Fundamentals: At least 1 year of experience in a cloud engineering role. Familiarity with core Azure services such as Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions, App Services, and CosmosDB.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Foundational knowledge of Terraform (preferred).
• Networking & Security: Basic understanding of Azure networking patterns (e.g., hub-and-spoke VNet, Azure Front Door, Private Links) and security best practices using Azure Key Vault and RBAC.
• DevOps Mindset: Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions) and a passion for automation.
• Problem Solving: Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to triage common flows during incidents.
• AI Curious: Eager to explore how AI can enhance infrastructure automation and team productivity.
• Communication: Strong ability to provide clear progress updates and interact with stakeholders to resolve common support queries.

How you’ll make an impact

• Design & Deliver: Build and maintain small-to-medium sized cloud services aligned with Checkout Engineering standards and architectural patterns.
• Collaborate & Grow: Partner with Senior Engineers to deliver project-level work within your Atom, and actively participate in team ceremonies and peer reviews.
• Operational Excellence: Take full operational responsibility for your services, providing triage and support to ensure high availability of our payment systems.
• System Reasoning: Create solutions that are well-documented and easy to understand, even for those unfamiliar with the system.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify areas for improvement within your team’s cloud footprint and work with mentors to design and implement enhancements.
• Ownership: Demonstrate high accountability for tasks and show urgency during incidents.

Additional Information

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 meets opportunity, and where your growth is in your hands. We work as one team and back each other to succeed. If you’re ready to grow and make a difference, you’ll be right at home here. If you need any accommodations to make your experience or environment more comfortable, please let us know in your application or tell your recruiter directly.

Life at Checkout

We understand that work is just one part of 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.