Software Engineer II, Backend (PMI Integrations)

Affirm; Remote; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology company is seeking a Software Engineer in Canada. The role involves working on backend systems with technologies like Python and Kotlin. Responsibilities include project task breakdown, collaboration with teams, and writing extensible code. The position offers a flexible remote work environment and includes benefits such as medical coverage and an employee stock purchase plan. Minimum 1.5 years of experience required, along with relevant technical skills.

Benefits

100% subsidized medical coverage

Flexible remote work options

Employee stock purchase plan

Competitive vacation and holiday schedules

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1.5 years of experience as a software engineer.
• Proficiency in designing, developing, and launching backend systems.
• Familiarity with distributed systems and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Break down larger projects into individual tasks and deliver in phases.
• Collaborate with product management and analytics throughout the lifecycle.
• Write clear, well-tested, and extensible code while debugging.

Skills

Python

Kotlin

AWS

MySQL

Kubernetes

APIs

Software development

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Overview

Employer Industry: Financial Technology (FinTech)

Why consider this job opportunity

• Salary up to $170,000 per year
• Total compensation package may include monthly stipends for health, wellness, and tech spending
• 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental, and vision for you and your dependents
• Flexible remote work options available, allowing you to work from anywhere within the country of employment
• Competitive vacation and holiday schedules to ensure work-life balance
• Employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of the employer at a discount

Responsibilities

• Break down larger projects into individual tasks and deliver them in multiple phases with team collaboration
• Collaborate with product management, design, and analytics throughout the product development lifecycle
• Monitor team artifacts and support operations and availability through metrics and on-call efforts
• Engage in community-building activities, including participation in the interview process
• Write clear, well-tested, and extensible code while debugging and providing feedback on others' work

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1.5 years of experience as a software engineer
• Proficiency in designing, developing, and launching backend systems using Python or Kotlin
• Familiarity with distributed systems and technologies such as AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes
• Experience in designing and launching APIs at scale
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong ownership of personal growth with proactive feedback-seeking behavior
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to support global collaboration
• Experience navigating large code bases and conducting code reviews

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