10 hours ago
Remote, CanadaSenior
Responsibilities
- Develop and launch backend systems and APIs used by partners and merchants to integrate with Affirm.
- Design solutions that interact with multiple software components and implement clear, tested, and extensible code.
- Navigate large codebases, debug other engineers’ code, and provide feedback through code reviews.
- Collaborate with teammates and stakeholders while communicating risks, trade-offs, and project visibility.
- Balance delivery speed and quality while protecting systems from downtime.
- Participate in team growth and development activities.
Requirements
- Previous work or internship experience designing, developing, and launching backend systems at scale.
- Experience using Python or Kotlin.
- Familiarity with distributed systems, AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes.
- Ability to translate business scenarios into solutions spanning multiple software components.
- Strong debugging, code review, ownership, and collaboration skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for working with a global engineering team.
Benefits
- Remote role open only to candidates residing in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, or Saskatchewan.
- Affirm is remote-first, with remote work available almost anywhere within the country of employment for applicable roles.
- Health care coverage with premiums fully covered for employees and dependents.
- Flexible spending stipends for technology, food, lifestyle needs, and family-forming expenses.
- Competitive vacation and holiday schedules.
- Employee stock purchase plan enabling employees to buy shares at a discount.
- Monthly stipends may be available for health, wellness, and technology spending.
- Reasonable accommodations are available during the hiring process.
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About Affirm
Affirm provides buy now, pay later installment financing at online and in-store checkout, along with a consumer app and virtual card, for shoppers and merchants. It monetizes through merchant fees and interest on select loans, with no late fees. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, Affirm is a public company listed on NASDAQ that powers payments for thousands of ecommerce retailers.