IT Engineer I

Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc; Canada; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a motivated IT SaaS Engineer to enhance their technology applications. This role offers the chance to collaborate with cross-functional teams, optimize database performance, and ensure security best practices in a remote-first environment. With a focus on professional growth, you'll be able to contribute to the development of cutting-edge SaaS solutions while enjoying a competitive benefits package that prioritizes employee well-being. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

100% subsidized medical coverage

Flexible Spending Wallets

Competitive vacation and holiday schedules

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Qualifications

• 3+ years in IT Endpoint Engineering with a focus on SaaS applications.
• Strong coding skills with an emphasis on security and performance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to design and manage features based on user feedback.
• Optimize database schemas and ensure application security compliance.

Skills

Collaborative and Customer-Focused

Strong Code and Security Practices

Database and Performance Optimization

Problem-Solving and Automation Skills

Growth-Oriented Mindset

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SaaS Applications

Database Management Systems

API Development Tools

Job description

Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest.

Affirm is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our IT team as an IT SaaS Engineer. In this role, you will play a key part in our IT SaaS Engineering process, ensuring the efficient scripting, updating, and maintenance of our technology line of business applications. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 3+ years of experience in IT Endpoint Engineering to grow their skills and contribute to a dynamic and innovative company.

What you’ll do

1. Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to design, implement, and manage features based on user requirements and feedback.
2. Participate in peer code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices, providing constructive feedback to team members.
3. Assist in designing and maintaining efficient database schemas and optimizing queries to support application performance and data integrity.
4. Help ensure that applications comply with security best practices, identifying and mitigating potential vulnerabilities.
5. Develop and maintain clear documentation for system architecture, APIs, and deployment processes to support team understanding and future development.
6. Work closely with product, design, and support teams to gather insights, resolve issues, and contribute to the overall success of the SaaS platforms.
7. Analyze application performance metrics and assist in troubleshooting and optimizing performance through profiling and tuning.
8. Engage with customers to gather feedback, assist in troubleshooting, and ensure a high level of satisfaction with the line of business applications.
9. Stay informed about industry trends, tools, and technologies that could enhance the SaaS platform, providing recommendations for adoption where applicable.
10. Assist in the deployment of software applications and updates to production environments, ensuring a smooth release process.
11. Develop and maintain scripts to automate routine tasks related to cloud applications, updates, and configurations, improving overall efficiency.
12. Contribute to the design and development of APIs to enable integration with external services and enhance application functionality.
13. Assist in diagnosing and resolving technical issues related to applications and systems, escalating complex issues as necessary.
14. Actively participate in team meetings, contributing ideas and insights to improve workflows and development practices.
15. Engage in professional development opportunities, including workshops and training.

What we look for

1. Collaborative and Customer-Focused: You thrive in cross-functional teams, working with product, design, and support to create solutions based on user feedback and provide excellent customer support.
2. Strong Code and Security Practices: You write clean, efficient code, participate in peer reviews, and ensure applications adhere to security best practices to mitigate risks.
3. Database and Performance Optimization: You understand database design and query optimization, and can analyze application performance to troubleshoot and enhance efficiency.
4. Problem-Solving and Automation Skills: You’re skilled at diagnosing technical issues, automating routine tasks, and streamlining deployment processes.
5. Growth-Oriented Mindset: You stay up-to-date with industry trends and actively seek opportunities for professional development to refine your skills.

Pay Grade - G
Equity Grade - 2
Employees new to Affirm typically come in at the start of the pay range. Affirm focuses on providing a simple and transparent pay structure which is based on a variety of factors, including location, experience and job-related skills.
Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents). In addition, the employees may be eligible for equity rewards offered by Affirm Holdings, Inc. (parent company).
CAN base pay range per year: $80,000 - $100,000
Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

#LI-Remote

Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company! The majority of our roles are remote and you can work almost anywhere within the country of employment. Affirmers in proximal roles have the flexibility to work remotely, but will occasionally be required to work out of their assigned Affirm office. A limited number of roles remain office-based due to the nature of their job responsibilities.

We’re extremely proud to offer competitive benefits that are anchored to our core value of people come first. Some key highlights of our benefits package include:

• Health care coverage - Affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents.
• Flexible Spending Wallets - generous stipends for spending on Technology, Food, various Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses.
• Time off - competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to take time off to rest and recharge.
• ESPP - An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount.

We believe It’s On Us to provide an inclusive interview experience for all, including people with disabilities. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to candidates in need of individualized support during the hiring process.