Software Engineer II, Backend (PMI Integrations)

Affirm; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm is seeking a Software Engineer with 1.5+ years of experience, proficient in Python or Kotlin and familiar with distributed systems. The role involves breaking down projects, collaborating with various teams, and supporting operational availability. The compensation package includes a base salary of $125,000 to $170,000, health benefits, and an employee stock purchase plan. Ideal candidates take ownership of their growth and possess strong communication skills.

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, developing and launching backend systems.
• Familiar with distributed systems.
• Experience designing and launching APIs at scale.

Responsibilities

• Break down larger projects into individual tasks.
• Collaborate with product management and design.
• Support operations and availability of team artifacts.
• Engage in growth and development activities.

Skills

Python

Kotlin

AWS

MySQL

Kubernetes

Code Reviews

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Break down larger projects into individual tasks, deliver them in multiple phases, and collaborate with others to ensure timely delivery of your work.
• Collaborate with product management, design & analytics by participating in ideation, articulating technical constraints, and partnering on decisions that properly consider risks and trade-offs.
• 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.
• 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

• You have a total of 1.5+ years of experience as a software engineer.
• You have experience designing, developing and launching backend systems and are proficient in one of Python or Kotlin.
• You are familiar with the building blocks of distributed systems, and the technologies like AWS, MySQL and Kubernetes.
• You have experience designing, developing and launching APIs at scale using languages like Python or Kotlin.
• 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.
• You are comfortable navigating a large code base, debugging others' code, and providing feedback to other engineers through code reviews.
• Your experience demonstrates that you take ownership of your growth, proactively seeking feedback from your team, your manager, and your stakeholders.
• You have strong verbal and written communication skills that support effective collaboration with our global engineering team.
• This position requires either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Pay Grade - L

Equity Grade - 5

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.

CAN base pay range per year: $125,000 - $170,000.

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

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