Remote Backend Architect for Fintech Scale Systems

Affirm; Remote; CAD 228,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in Canada is looking for an experienced backend developer to set technical strategies and collaborate with product management. You will lead the design and launch of backend systems using Python or Kotlin, focusing on developing highly available distributed systems. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree, and strong communication skills. This role offers competitive compensation, benefits, and a remote-first work culture.

Benefits

Salary up to $228,000

100% subsidized medical coverage

Flexible Spending Wallets

Generous vacation and holiday schedules

Employee stock purchase plan at a discount

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience designing, developing, and launching backend systems at scale.
• Proven track record in developing highly available distributed systems.
• Experience in delivering major features with a well-defined technical execution plan.

Responsibilities

• Set technical strategy aligned with critical business-impacting projects.
• Collaborate with product management, design, and analytics throughout product lifecycle.
• Ensure team operations and availability with proper monitoring and testing.

Skills

Backend system design and development

Expertise in Python or Kotlin

AWS

MySQL

Kubernetes

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Spark

Job description

A leading fintech company in Canada is looking for an experienced backend developer to set technical strategies and collaborate with product management. You will lead the design and launch of backend systems using Python or Kotlin, focusing on developing highly available distributed systems. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree, and strong communication skills. This role offers competitive compensation, benefits, and a remote-first work culture.