Cloud Platform Engineer

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 Global payments are complex and ever-evolving. At Checkout.com, our Cloud Engineers build the resilient, scalable, and secure foundations that enable our Merchants to boost their acceptance rates, cut processing costs, and fight fraud. We are looking for engineers to help us evolve our Azure ecosystem, ensuring our infrastructure is as high-performing as the code it supports. We’re looking for Cloud Engineers who bring fresh ideas, have a curious nature, and are passionate about Infrastructure as Code (IaC). You’ll get to work within a specific Atom (our modular team structure), developing a deep understanding of your team’s services while learning how they interact with the wider Checkout pillars. As a Cloud Engineer, you are at the start of a high-growth journey. You will work independently on implementations and support tasks while receiving mentorship from Senior Engineers. You will help design and deliver feature-level work, ensuring our systems - from microservices to global networking - are built to the highest standards of the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework. 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, s ... (truncated, view full listing at source)