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

Overview

Affirm is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Partner Merchant Interfaces - Integration team within Decisions Foundations. This role involves developing the APIs used by Partners and Merchants to integrate with Affirm, supporting major partners like Amazon and Stripe.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with your team on tasks that contribute to team projects and goals.
• Work with stakeholders to create visibility and dialogues regarding risks and trade-offs.
• Ensure a balance of speed and quality in your work to meet business goals while preventing downtime.
• Engage in growth and development activities to foster a sense of community within your team.

Requirements

• Experience in designing, developing, and launching backend systems at scale using Python or Kotlin.
• Familiarity with distributed systems and technologies like AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes.
• Able to translate simple problems into solutions that involve multiple software components, producing well-tested and maintainable code.
• Competence in navigating large codebases, debugging, and providing feedback through code reviews.
• Ownership of personal growth and proactive feedback-seeking from team members and stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with global teams.
• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

• 100% coverage of health premiums for employees and their dependents.
• Monthly stipends supporting tech setup and health/wellness options.
• Flexible time off and generous holiday schedules.
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) for purchasing Affirm stock at a discount.

Location

Remote - United States

How to Apply

Please submit your application through Affirm's career page.

Deadline

No deadline stated.