Role overview

Checkout.com is a global payments platform processing over 10 billion transactions yearly for major companies including eBay, Spotify, Klarna, and Uber. This role leads the technical delivery of card issuing solutions from initial client conversations through go-live, combining pre-sales expertise with post-launch support to own the full lifecycle of complex issuing deals.

Key responsibilities

Drive technical deal execution by partnering with sales and account management teams to position the card issuing platform and win multi-product deals in fast-paced commercial environments.
Architect customized card issuing solutions by understanding client requirements across virtual cards, physical cards, funding models, and balance management, then mapping these to APIs and operational workflows.
Conduct live technical demonstrations, build proof-of-concept implementations, and tailor technical presentations for developer, operational, and executive audiences.
Lead all technical client interactions from discovery calls through operational readiness sessions, collaborating closely with implementation engineers to ensure successful go-live.
Support bid management on technical responses to RFPs and RFIs, addressing questions on security, operations, and card program design.
Feed real-world developer and program manager feedback to product and engineering teams to drive feature enhancements and process improvements.
Maintain production-level technical support and incident resolution for launched card programs while staying current on card scheme rules and European payment regulations.

Requirements

Minimum five years in a client-facing technical role such as Sales Engineer, Solutions Architect, Implementation Engineer, or Technical Account Manager, preferably at a payment service provider, card issuer, processor, or fintech company.
Proven hands-on experience designing, launching, or supporting virtual and physical card programs within UK and EEA regulatory and scheme environments.
Expert knowledge of card program mechanics, BIN ranges, issuer processing, and compliance requirements for Visa and Mastercard.
Strong understanding of end-to-end payment flows, 3DS, network tokenization, Apple and Google Pay, strong customer authentication, and fraud engine mechanics.
Coding proficiency in at least one front-end language such as JavaScript or React, or back-end language such as Node.js, Python, Java, .NET, or Go.
Expert ability with API-based integrations including REST, JSON, and Postman; capable of building, reproducing, and diagnosing technical issues using logs and test environments.
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills with the ability to present to both technical architects and finance or operations leaders, combined with commercial acumen in discussing card program economics and revenue impact.

What makes this role worth considering

You will work alongside passionate payments experts across commercial and operations teams in a modern, fast-moving platform environment. The role offers genuine ownership across the entire customer lifecycle—from winning deals as a pre-sales solutions engineer to driving long-term technical success and operational health in production, making it ideal for someone who thrives in high-velocity commercial settings and wants to make a direct impact on complex payments infrastructure.