Backend Software Engineer II — Remote + Equity

Affirm, Inc.; Newfoundland and Labrador; Hybrid; CAD 133,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage for you and dependents

Tech setup stipend

Flexible time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Affirm, Inc. is hiring for a software engineer to join its backend-focused team in a remote Canada role. You will design, develop and deploy backend services in Python or Kotlin, while leveraging distributed system principles and cloud tech like AWS, MySQL and Kubernetes.

You will work with product, design and analytics to ensure reliable delivery, contribute to on-call duties, and participate in team growth initiatives. This remote-first role supports candidates in several Canadian provinces.

Qualifications

• 1.5+ years of experience as a software engineer.
• Proficient in designing, developing and launching backend systems in Python or Kotlin.
• Familiar with distributed systems and technologies like AWS, MySQL and Kubernetes.
• Able to turn simple problems into multi-component solutions with well-tested, extensible code.

Responsibilities

• Break down larger projects into tasks and deliver in phases with timely delivery.
• Collaborate with product management, design & analytics to align on constraints and risks.
• Support operations of team artifacts by creating metrics, monitoring and on-call work.
• Participate in growth activities and interview process to contribute to the team.

Skills

Backend design

Python or Kotlin

Distributed systems

AWS

MySQL

Kubernetes

Code reviews

Ownership

Tools

AWS

MySQL

Kubernetes

Job description

Affirm, Inc. is hiring for a software engineer to join its backend-focused team in a remote Canada role. You will design, develop and deploy backend services in Python or Kotlin, while leveraging distributed system principles and cloud tech like AWS, MySQL and Kubernetes.

You will work with product, design and analytics to ensure reliable delivery, contribute to on-call duties, and participate in team growth initiatives. This remote-first role supports candidates in several Canadian provinces.