Backend Engineer — Post-Transaction Systems (Remote)

Affirm; Toronto; On-site; CAD 128,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

ESPP

Stipends for tech setup

Flexible time off

Job summary

Affirm is expanding its post-transaction systems to ensure accurate resolutions and timely communications after card transactions. Join a remote-first culture building scalable backend services in Python or Kotlin, collaborating across product, compliance, and cross-functional teams.

The role offers competitive CAD compensation, equity potential, and health benefits with a flexible work setup. You will grow with a team that values ownership, code quality, and clear communication on a global

Qualifications

• 1.5+ years of software engineering experience.
• Experience designing, developing, and launching backend systems in Python or Kotlin.
• Familiar with AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes.
• Ability to write clear, tested, and extensible code.

Responsibilities

• Break down large projects into tasks and deliver in phases with timely delivery.
• Collaborate with product, design, and analytics to align on requirements and trade-offs.
• Maintain operations and availability of team artifacts, monitor metrics, and support on-call efforts.
• Contribute to team growth by participating in interviews and growth activities.

Skills

Python

Kotlin

AWS

MySQL

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Affirm is expanding its post-transaction systems to ensure accurate resolutions and timely communications after card transactions. Join a remote-first culture building scalable backend services in Python or Kotlin, collaborating across product, compliance, and cross-functional teams.

The role offers competitive CAD compensation, equity potential, and health benefits with a flexible work setup. You will grow with a team that values ownership, code quality, and clear communication on a global