Company Description

We’re Checkout.com – you might not know our name, but companies like eBay, ASOS, Klarna, Uber Eats, and Sony do. That moment when you check out online? We make it happen.

Checkout.com is where the world checks out. Our global network powers billions of transactions every year, making money move without making a fuss. We spent years perfecting a service most people will never notice. Because when digital payments just work, businesses grow, customers stay, and no one stops to think about why.

With 19 offices spanning six continents, we feel at home everywhere – but London is our HQ. Wherever our people work their magic, they’re fast-moving, performance-obsessed, and driven by being better every day. Ideal. Because a role here isn’t just another job; it’s a career-defining opportunity to build the future of fintech.

Job Description The Role

As part of Checkout.com’s #NextGen Graduate Program you’ll work alongside experienced professionals, gaining hands-on experience and a comprehensive introduction to digital payments and technology. The program offers an extensive learning experience through technical training, professional development workshops, and direct access to industry experts. You'll be part of a global Early Careers, Graduate community, with regular networking events, mentoring opportunities, and social activities designed to build connections and accelerate your growth and leadership potential. By the end of the scheme, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge, experience, and confidence to make a lasting impact at Checkout.com and beyond.

How you’ll make an impact

• Design, build, and maintain scalable, high-performing systems using best practices in a microservices architecture.

• Write clean, testable, and maintainable code for some of Checkout’s most impactful platforms.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, to solve real-world business challenges.

• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and share your knowledge across the engineering community.

• Operate and own the resilience and performance of the systems you develop.

• Mentor and support peers while growing your own technical expertise.

What we’re looking for

You’re a curious, motivated, and innovative future engineer, either due to graduate in summer 2026 or having graduated within the last 12 months, who is excited to dive into the world of digital payments and technology. Here’s what you’ll bring to the team:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g. .NET C#, Java, Python, or Go), with an understanding of core software engineering principles.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.

• Experience with or enthusiasm for working in agile environments and delivering high-quality code on tight deadlines.

• A passion for solving complex technical problems—independently and as part of a team.

• Payments or financial knowledge is a bonus, but not required.

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 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 atCheckout.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.

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