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.

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. You should be familiar 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 architecture, 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 unaided during incidents.

AI Curious: You are eager to explore how AI can enhance infrastructure automation and team productivity.

Communication: Great communication skills with the ability to provide clear updates on progress and interact with stakeholders to resolve common support queries.

How you’ll make an impact:

Design & Deliver: Confidently build and maintain small-to-medium sized cloud services, ensuring they align with Checkout Engineering standards and architectural patterns.

Collaborate & Grow: Partner with Senior Engineers to deliver project-level work within your Atom, while actively participating in team ceremonies and peer reviews.

Operational Excellence: Adopt full operational responsibility for your services, providing triage and support to ensure the high availability of our payment systems.

System Reasoning: Create solutions that are well-documented and easy to reason about, even for those unfamiliar with the specific system.

Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify areas for improvement within your team's cloud footprint and work with mentors to design and implement these enhancements.

Ownership: Display high accountability for the tasks you deliver, showing 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 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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