Senior Software Engineer I
Company Description
We’re Checkout.com . You might not know our name, but companies like eBay, Spotify, Klarna, Uber, and Sony do, because we’re behind many of the digital experiences you use every day.
We are where the world checks out, enabling over 10 billion transactions yearly for more than one billion global shoppers.
Job Description
Global payments are complex and ever-evolving. At Checkout our software engineers develop the next-generation payments technologies that enable our Merchants to boost their acceptance rates, cut processing costs, fight fraud, and create cutting edge technology that enables extraordinary customer experiences.
We're looking for Senior Software engineers who bring fresh ideas, have a curious nature and are passionate about working in an Engineering environment which focuses on building products to achieve the company's strategic goals. You’ll get to work with teams from across Checkout.com ’s portfolio of products and services who all have a real customer first philosophy.
As a Senior Software engineer, you will lead and drive specific projects critical to Checkout's needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display exceptional leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward. With your technical expertise you will lead project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables. You will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions.
What are we looking for:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Proficiency in C# .NET, Java, or Go, with a strong understanding of software development principles in either a backend or full stack environment.
Great 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
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Someone who is AI proficient or AI curious, you will be hungry to embrace what the latest technology has to offer to enhance yours and your teams productivity
Payments or financial knowledge is a plus, but not a necessity
How you’ll make an impact:
Be part of, and collaborate with, cross-functional teams including product management, across a large engineering community.
Define and design loosely coupled, scalable systems in a wider microservices using industry best practices.
Stay up-to-date, use, and spread knowledge of the latest technologies used by Checkout.
Write clean, maintainable, extendable and testable code on some of Checkout’s most impactful systems.
Build, own and operate your systems to the highest levels of resilience and service.
Mentor junior team members and assist in their technical development
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 at Checkout.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.
For a closer look at daily life at Checkout.com , follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram
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