Cloud Platform Engineer

About this role

Company Description We’re http://checkout.comCheckout.com http://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. Whether you want to book a holiday, order food, renew a subscription, or check out online, there’s a good chance our tech powers the payments behind the scenes. Our platform helps the most ambitious businesses deliver effortless digital experiences, at scale. If you want to do career-defining work, you’ve come to the right place. We move fast, think globally, and believe great teams are built by hiring exceptional people with conviction, curiosity, and the desire to make an impact. With 20 offices across six continents and London as our HQ, we’re shaping the future of fintech – and we’re just getting started. 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 at Checkout.com http://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 https://www.checkout.com/careers to learn more about our culture, open roles, and what drives us. For a closer look at daily life at Checkout.com http://Checkout.com, follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/checkout/life/ and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/checkout_com/