Backend Software Engineer (Decisions Orchestration)

Affirm; Ottawa; Remote; CAD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first compensation

Remote-friendly work setup

Health benefits

Parental leave

Mental health programs

Learning & development

Job summary

Affirm is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to help design the next generation of our Checkout Platform, delivering a world-class buying experience that puts customers first. You will design and implement APIs and microservices to manage transactions and improve performance.

You will collaborate with engineers across the organization to build scalable systems, own checkout components, and drive long-term health of key platforms in a fast-paced, remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of developing, testing, and shipping high-quality software at scale.
• Customer-centric mindset focused on improving user experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement new APIs and microservice interfaces for transactions.
• Collaborate with engineers and product teams to improve performance and reliability.
• Own components of the checkout platform and define their health over time.
• Build scalable backend systems to support the customer checkout experience.

Skills

Backend development

API design

Distributed systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Python

Kotlin

RPC

Redis

MySQL

AWS

Github

Job description

• At Affirm, we exist for the moments that matter—giving people a clear, predictable way to pay over time, with no hidden fees, no surprises, and no tradeoffs on what matters most
• Your role will be instrumental in designing the next generation of Affirm’s Checkout Platform to provide a world‑class buying experience that puts customers first!
• We are seeking a Backend Software Engineer to build out financial products and features providing new levels of accessibility and flexibility to our users
• You will work in a fast‑paced team environment, designing and implementing new API’s and microservice interfaces to manage every users’ transaction with Affirm. You will also use your technical skillset to find opportunities to improve the performance and reliability of the systems that drive the user journey through purchasing with Affirm
• Come join us as we build a beloved, lasting financial services brand predicated on honesty and trust. It’s going to be an amazing ride!
• Work with technical leaders in the team to design and implement insightful forward‑looking approaches that go beyond the direct team and solve large open‑ended problems
• Actively own components of checkout systems and define their long‑term health, while also improving the health of surrounding systems
• Collaborate with engineers within our team and across the organization to build the next generation of the checkout platform
• Learn and improve engineering standards, tooling, and processes across the checkout platform
• Tech You Will Use:
• Python
• Kotlin
• RPC
• Redis
• MySQL
• AWS
• Github

Benefits

• Compensation: We have a simple, flexible, and transparent remote‑first compensation structure so you can make the best decisions for yourself and your family
• Spending Wallets: Access tech, food, lifestyle, and family planning wallets for your expenses
• Supportive Communities: Get involved with our employee resource groups and community groups
• Remote‑first Workforce: If your role is remote, you can set up shop anywhere in your home country
• Generous Time Off: Take the time you need when life happens
• Health Benefits: Get a plan that fits your needs
• Mental Healthcare: Take care of your mind with great mental health programs
• Parental Leave: Birth and non‑birth parents get 18 weeks’ paid leave. Plus, a 4‑week return‑to‑work transition program, at full base pay
• Away Days: We offer 20 company‑wide paid days off—which help our teams collectively pause to recharge
• Learning & Development: Engage in exciting learning programs to level up your growth

Execute. You have a proven track record of developing, testing, and shipping high-quality software at scaleThis position requires either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related fieldCustomer-centric mentality. You are empathetic to the user experience and thoughtful about what we can do to make it betterTake Ownership. You enjoy working with product and engineering leaders to develop detailed project definitions, and drive technical decisions within your teamBuild Teams. You grow with engineers around you through sharing your learnings and providing feedback to your peers that will help the team growCollaborate. You communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. If anything, you trend towards over-communication