11 hours ago
Remote, CanadaMid Level
Responsibilities
- Break larger projects into tasks, deliver them in phases, and collaborate with teammates for timely execution.
- Design, develop, and launch backend systems that improve batch development, testing, workflows, and reliability.
- Collaborate with product management, design, analytics, and infrastructure engineers on ideation, technical constraints, risks, and trade-offs.
- Create and monitor metrics, escalate issues, and support keep-the-lights-on and on-call efforts.
- Navigate large codebases, debug code, write tested and extensible code, and provide code reviews.
- Participate in team growth and development activities, including interviewing.
Requirements
- At least 1.5 years of experience as a software engineer.
- Experience designing, developing, and launching backend systems.
- Proficiency in Python or Kotlin.
- Familiarity with distributed systems, AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes.
- Ability to translate business scenarios into solutions spanning multiple software components.
- Ability to write clear, well-tested, extensible code and debug others’ code.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.
Benefits
- Remote-first role open to candidates residing in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, or Saskatchewan.
- Base pay range of $133,000–$183,000 per year.
- 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
- Monthly technology, health, and wellness stipends.
- Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars.
- Employee stock purchase plan with discounted Affirm stock.
- New hires are invited to attend an in-person onboarding experience.
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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.