Software Engineer I

Company Description

Checkout.com is a leading global payments platform powering billions of transactions daily for merchants around the world. We help businesses deliver effortless digital experiences at scale, enabling a wide range of use cases from holiday bookings to food delivery and online subscriptions. We move fast, think globally, and hire exceptional people with conviction and curiosity who want to make an impact. With 20 offices across six continents and London as our HQ, we’re shaping the future of fintech.

Job Description

Global payments are complex and ever-evolving. At Checkout, our software engineers develop next-generation payments technologies that boost merchant acceptance rates, reduce processing costs, fight fraud, and create cutting-edge customer experiences.

We’re looking for Software Engineers who bring fresh ideas, have a curious nature, and are passionate about working in an engineering environment focused on building products that align with the company’s strategic goals. You’ll collaborate with teams across Checkout’s portfolio of products and services, all driven by a customer-first philosophy.

As a Software Engineer, you will lead and drive specific projects critical to Checkout’s needs, with opportunities to switch teams and projects as the business grows. We value versatility, leadership, and enthusiasm for tackling new problems across the full stack as we push technology forward. You will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions.

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Proficiency in C#/.NET, Java, or Go, with a strong understanding of software development principles in a backend or full-stack environment
• Excellent 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
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team
• AI proficiency or AI curiosity; a drive to embrace the latest technology to enhance productivity
• Payments or financial knowledge is a plus, but not required

How you’ll make an impact

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management within a large engineering community
• Define and design loosely coupled, scalable systems in a microservices architecture using industry best practices
• Stay up-to-date with, use, and share knowledge of Checkout’s latest technologies
• Write clean, maintainable, extensible, and testable code on impactful systems
• Build, own, and operate your systems to high levels of resilience and service quality
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to their technical development

Additional Information

Bring all of you to work

We create the conditions for high performers to thrive through ownership, fewer blockers, and meaningful work from day one. You’ll move fast, tackle meaningful challenges, and be recognized for the impact you deliver. This is a place where ambition meets opportunity, and your growth is in your hands. We work as one team and support each other to succeed. If you need accommodations to make your experience or environment more comfortable, please let your recruiter or us know in your application.

Life at Checkout

Checkout.com offers a hybrid working model 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.

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