Software Engineer II

Affirm; Saskatoon; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is looking for a Software Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will design and develop backend systems, contribute to API development, and collaborate with a global engineering team. The company prides itself on being remote-first, offering flexibility and a supportive environment for professional growth. With a focus on community engagement and development, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying competitive benefits, including healthcare coverage and a generous time-off policy. If you're passionate about technology and eager to grow, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health care coverage

Flexible Spending Wallets

Competitive vacation and holiday schedules

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• 1.5+ years of experience as a software engineer.
• Experience designing and launching backend systems.

Responsibilities

• Break down larger projects into individual tasks and deliver them in phases.
• Support product development lifecycle by collaborating with product management.

Skills

Python

Kotlin

AWS

MySQL

Kubernetes

API Development

Code Review

Debugging

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Equivalent practical experience

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.

What You'll Do

1. With the support of your team’s tech lead and manager, you will break down larger projects into individual tasks, deliver them in multiple phases, and collaborate with others to ensure timely delivery of your work.
2. You will support your peers and stakeholders in the product development lifecycle by collaborating with product management, design & analytics by participating in ideation, articulating technical constraints, and partnering on decisions that properly consider risks and trade-offs.
3. You will support the operations and availability of your team’s artifacts by creating and monitoring metrics, escalating when needed, and supporting “keep the lights on” & on-call efforts.
4. You will contribute to a sense of community on your team by engaging in growth and development activities such as participation in the interview process.

What We Look For

1. You have a total of 1.5+ years of experience as a software engineer.
2. You have experience designing, developing and launching backend systems and are proficient in one of Python or Kotlin.
3. You are familiar with the building blocks of distributed systems, and the technologies like AWS, MySQL and Kubernetes.
4. You have experience designing, developing and launching APIs at scale using languages like Python or Kotlin.
5. You have mastered taking a simple problem or business scenario into a solution that interacts with multiple software components, and executing on it by writing clear, easily understood, well tested and extensible code.
6. You are comfortable navigating a large code base, debugging others' code, and providing feedback to other engineers through code reviews.
7. Your experience demonstrates that you take ownership of your growth, proactively seeking feedback from your team, your manager, and your stakeholders.
8. You have strong verbal and written communication skills that support effective collaboration with our global engineering team.
9. This position requires either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Benefits

• 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.

Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company, allowing you to work almost anywhere within the country of employment. Some roles may require occasional office presence. We also provide accommodations during the hiring process for candidates with disabilities.