Engineer, IT Engineering

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

We are looking for an enthusiastic IT Engineer to join our Engineering team. This is an entry-level professional role designed for someone at the start of their engineering career. You will support the delivery of essential IT services, ranging from Identity and Access Management (IAM) to the administration of our Workplace Technology stack.

As an Engineer, your focus is on learning our ecosystem, executing defined technical tasks, and developing the foundational skills required to manage enterprise-scale IT infrastructure. You will work under the guidance of Senior Engineers to ensure our global team stays connected and secure.

• Identity Support: Assist with the day-to-day administration of Okta, including troubleshooting joiner/mover/leaver workflows and assisting with basic SSO application integrations.

• Platform Maintenance: Support the administration of the Atlassian suite (Jira/Confluence) and other SaaS tools, helping to manage user permissions, project space creation, and basic configuration updates.

• Endpoint Management: You will provide technical support for a fleet of macOS and Windows endpoints, using Microsoft Intune and Jamf, you will be responsible for supporting device enrollment, software distribution, and policy management.

• Automation Learning: Work alongside Senior Engineers to understand our automation pipelines. You will help maintain existing scripts (Python/PowerShell) and contribute to small automation improvements.

• Incident Response: Act as the first technical point of contact for escalated IT issues. You will document symptoms, perform initial troubleshooting, and escalate complex problems to the wider engineering team.

• Asset & SaaS Management: Assist in the lifecycle management of hardware and software, ensuring our asset registers and SaaS license counts are accurate and up to date.

• Documentation: Create and update "How-to" guides and technical documentation for both internal team use and end-user self-service.

• Continuous Growth: Actively participate in code reviews and team ceremonies, taking on well-defined tasks to build your technical proficiency and understanding of the business.

• Foundational Knowledge: A relevant technical degree, completion of a technical bootcamp, or equivalent hands-on experience in a junior technical role.

• Technical Curiosity: A strong interest in how Identity providers (like Okta or Azure AD) work and a desire to learn protocols like SAML and SCIM.

• Problem Solving: A logical approach to troubleshooting. You should be comfortable asking "why" and "how" things work to find the root cause of an issue.

• Basic Scripting: Exposure to or a strong interest in learning scripting languages (Python, Bash, or PowerShell) to automate repetitive tasks.

• Atlassian Familiarity: Basic experience using Jira and Confluence is a plus, even if only from a user perspective.

• Reliability: A dependable team player who follows established procedures, meets deadlines, and communicates progress clearly.

• Communication: Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain ptechnical steps clearly to colleagues.

• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly.

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.

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