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Affirm, Inc.; Kelowna; Remote; CAD 101,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage for you and dependents

Tech spending stipends

Flexible time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Affirm, Inc. is a remote-first company hiring engineers to help build a best-in-class shopping experience across platforms. The role focuses on designing and launching backend systems at scale using Python or Kotlin, with prior JavaScript/TypeScript experience and a passion for robust, well-tested code.

Most roles are remote within Canada, with some positions requiring optional in-person onboarding. The base pay range is CAD 101,000 to 151,000 per year, with equity rewards and health and tech

Qualifications

• Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript in a professional or internship setting.
• Experience designing, developing and launching backend systems at scale using Python or Kotlin.
• Ability to turn clear problems into robust, well-tested, extensible code interacting with multiple components.
• Comfort navigating a large code base, reviewing others’ code and giving constructive feedback.

Responsibilities

• Support team projects and goals with proactive collaboration.
• Work with stakeholders to create visibility on risks and trade-offs.
• Balance speed and quality to meet business goals while protecting systems from downtime.
• Contribute to team growth and development through knowledge sharing.

Skills

JavaScript/TypeScript

Backend systems

Python or Kotlin

Code reviews

Growth ownership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Affirm, Inc. is a remote-first company hiring engineers to help build a best-in-class shopping experience across platforms. The role focuses on designing and launching backend systems at scale using Python or Kotlin, with prior JavaScript/TypeScript experience and a passion for robust, well-tested code.

Most roles are remote within Canada, with some positions requiring optional in-person onboarding. The base pay range is CAD 101,000 to 151,000 per year, with equity rewards and health and tech