Job Description

UK London


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Core Payments


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25 Apr 2025


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R-0003913



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Dojo from the get-go

First launch was back in 2009. So with over 15 years in the payments industry, we've got a story to tell.



Dojo is built to soothe customer and consumer pain points across the world for over 140,000 customers.



And today, there's over 1000 of us in multiple locations across the UK, Ireland, Spain, and Italy.



Our mission is to

empower businesses to thrive in the experience economy

by creating the tools and tech that turn transactions into meaningful relationships.



We do that through sophisticated EPOS payments integrations, fast transactions, hospitality bookings, and a strong consumer restaurant app.

The Role

We are looking for a Senior Network Engineer to take a leading role in designing and maintaining a secure and robust network infrastructure critical to our payment platforms. This position is central to our Network Team, focusing on both cloud and colocation environments. You will oversee the daily operations essential for the smooth and efficient functioning of our networks, to achieve maximum uptime to ensure uninterrupted payment processing. Your responsibilities will include the creation of configurations for enterprise-level network infrastructure, meticulous documentation, supervision of network installations, and proactive maintenance and upgrades of existing infrastructures.

Who We Are Looking For...

You will be a skilled Network Engineer ready to shape solutions for our colocation and cloud infrastructure. This role involves managing infrastructure across five physical Data Centers in the UK, Paris, and Frankfurt, and covers a wide range of responsibilities from site access and equipment procurement to logistics, capacity management, performance optimization, service availability, and computational resources management.

In this role, you will

Lead in architecting, engineering, and deploying low latency network infrastructures. Oversee and participate in installations, monitoring, maintenance, support, and optimization of all network hardware, security components, software solutions, and connectivity. Manage multiple projects and configure the network to achieve low latency performance. Maintain a strong passion for technology with self-driven enthusiasm.

Your Key Responsibilities

Designing and implementing robust network architectures that support the high-volume, high-security needs of payment processing environments Ensuring the security of network, which is crucial in the payments industry Diagnose and troubleshoot issues related to routing, switching, firewall, and capacity. Provide expert guidance on data center deployments. Ensuring all network practices comply with industry standards and legal regulations, such as PCI to protect customer data. Leading and mentoring junior network engineers and collaborating with other IT and cybersecurity professionals to enhance network capabilities and security Conduct cost analyses for new hardware, software, and circuit investments. Researching new technologies and implementing innovations that can enhance the efficiency, security, and functionality of the network infrastructure Continuously monitor and optimize network performance.

What You Will Bring

Experience with Financial Networks: Knowledge of financial industry-specific networking technologies, such as those used in high-frequency trading platforms or banking systems, can be particularly valuable. Exceptional Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels and across multiple locations. Can-Do Attitude: A proactive approach, willing to tackle challenges head-on and seek out solutions. Process-Oriented: Strong capability in fostering correct practices among diverse teams. Thrives in Dynamic Environments: Comfortable working in fast-paced settings requiring adaptability and quick decision-making. Methodical Approach to Change: Structured and organized response to changes. Strong Technical Acumen: Ability to provide clear instructions to both technical and non-technical team members. Effective Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Technical Skills

Minimum CCNP Certification. Deep understanding of OSI and TCP/IP models. Extensive knowledge of routing and switching protocols. Hands-on experience with Cisco network equipment (Catalyst and Nexus series), as well as ASA, Firepower 2130, and FMC. Strong proficiency in network security policies and SD-WAN implementation. Skilled in network monitoring, diagnostics, and analytics tools. Ability to design secure and highly available network architectures. Experience working with cloud platforms such as GCP and AWS. Solid experience with network automation.

Experience

We're looking for a technically strong candidate who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and takes pride in building secure, scalable network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working across diverse projects, willing to travel when required, and able to participate in an on-call support rotation as part of a high-performing team.

Dojo home and away

We believe our best work happens when we collaborate in-person. These "together days" foster communication, drive innovation and spark our brightest ideas.



That's why we have an office-first culture. This means working from the office 4+ days per week.



With offices across Europe, we know a thing or two about staying dynamic. Need deep focus? Head to a quiet zone. Big ideas? Collaboration spaces have you covered. Just here for a catch-up? Our social hubs make it easy. Do work that counts, in spaces made for you.

Question: what's curious, relentless, and customer obsessed?

If you're keen to know the answer, you're a third of the way to meeting our Dojo values.



If the following speak to you, let's talk:


You're curious. You have a real desire to learn and create. You're relentless. You keep going even when it's easier not to. You're customer-obsessed. You know how important customers are to what you do.



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Diversity, equity, and inclusion at Dojo

From local bakeries to well-known eateries, Dojo payments serve over 140,000 places across the UK.



And something that's fundamental to creating relevant, innovative products at Dojo is to build teams to reflect the diversity of the businesses we serve.



Our drive to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion is closely linked to helping employees thrive and innovating for better customer experiences.



If you care about your work, you're curious, and you think customer-first, you have a place at Dojo.



To make sure you're the best you can be throughout the recruitment process, let us know if you need any extra adjustments to help you thrive.





Visit dojo.careers to find out more about our benefits and what it's like to work at Dojo, or check out our LinkedIn and Instagram pages.



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