Software Engineer I

As a Software Developer at Checkout.com, you will be embedded within the Identity Verification Team, a critical function focused on building innovative products to verify the identities of individuals and businesses globally.

What You Will Be Doing

• Drive the design and development of innovative, complex and scalable applications for real-world identity verification challenges in a wider microservices environment using industry best practices.
• Take full ownership of new and existing features and services, managing the end‑to‑end lifecycle from initial conceptualization and design through to deployment and monitoring in a production environment.
• Actively collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Engineering, Product, Risk) across the company to maximize the positive impact of data science initiatives.
• Champion a culture of technical excellence, cross‑team learning, and knowledge sharing within the Data organization.
• Be part of, and collaborate with, cross‑functional teams including product management, across a large engineering community.
• 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.

What Are We Looking For

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Over 3 years of experience as a Software Engineer working with complex, large‑scale, and diversified applications and tech stacks.
• Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, 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, and eager to embrace the latest technology to enhance productivity.
• Payments or financial knowledge is a plus, but not a necessity.
• French language proficiency.

Bonus Points

• Experience with cloud and infrastructure technologies such as AWS, GCP, Azure, Kubernetes, Prometheus, etc.
• Experience with databases such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, etc.
• Direct experience solving real‑world business problems through innovative, data‑driven approaches.
• Any other experience in programming languages not mentioned above.

Additional Information

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.

Bring all of you to work

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.

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.