Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Partner Merchant Interface) @Affirm

Overview

Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, offering consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without hidden fees or compounding interest. The Partner Merchant Interfaces team within Decisions Foundations is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to contribute to the APIs used by partners and merchants, including top partners like Amazon and Stripe.

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the team on projects and goals.
• Engage stakeholders to create visibility and dialog regarding risks and trade-offs.
• Balance speed and quality to ensure business goals are met while protecting systems.
• Participate in growth and development activities to foster a sense of community.

Requirements

• Experience designing, developing, and launching backend systems at scale using Python or Kotlin.
• Familiarity with distributed systems and technologies such as AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes.
• Ability to transform simple problems into solutions involving multiple software components.
• Comfort with navigating large codebases, debugging, and providing feedback through code reviews.
• Proactive in seeking feedback for personal growth.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration.

Benefits

• 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental, and vision for employees and dependents.
• Generous stipends for Technology, Food, and various lifestyle needs.
• Competitive vacation and holiday schedules.
• Employee stock purchase plan at a discount.

Location

This remote role is open only to candidates residing in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, or Saskatchewan.

How to Apply

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Deadline

Not stated.