Software Engineer II, Full Stack (Card Acquisition)

Affirm, Inc.; Halifax; Remote; CAD 133,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage: 100% premiums for you

Tech stipends for setup

Flexible time off

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Job summary

Affim is a remote-first company building transparent, fee-free pay-over-time solutions. We’re hiring a software engineer to break down projects, ship web apps with React/Vue, and launch mobile apps with React Native. You’ll design scalable APIs in Kotlin or Python and own features end-to-end.

You will collaborate with product, design and analytics, review code, and contribute to a supportive, on-call culture. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent is expected.

Qualifications

• Total of 1.5+ years of software engineer experience.
• Experience shipping web apps with React or Vue frameworks.
• Experience shipping mobile apps with React Native.
• Experience designing, developing and launching APIs at scale with Kotlin or Python.
• Ability to translate simple problems into extensible, well-tested code.
• Comfort navigating large code bases and reviewing others' code.

Responsibilities

• Break down projects into tasks and deliver in phases with timely delivery.
• Collaborate with product management, design and analytics across the development lifecycle.
• Support operations and availability of team artifacts; monitor metrics and on-call duties.
• Contribute to team growth through involvement in interviews and mentorship.

Skills

1.5+ years experience

React or Vue

React Native

Kotlin or Python APIs

Well-tested code

Code reviews

Ownership & growth

Strong communication

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

At Affim, we exist for the moments that matter—giving people a clear, predictable way to pay over time, with no hidden fees, no surprises, and no tradeoffs on what matters most.

The Card Acquisition team is critical in bringing our exciting product vision to life. Like any other financial company, our first impression is essential in communicating trust and value to our customers and partners. We're a dynamic, innovative team that drives card acquisition and growth.

We are passionate about creating seamless and engaging experiences that attract and convert users into loyal customers. Our team leverages the latest technologies and data-driven insights to optimize the onboarding funnel and drive meaningful impact.

What You’ll Do

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

• You have a total of 1.5+ years of experience as a software engineer.
• You have experience shipping web apps using declarative UI frameworks like React or Vue
• You have experience shipping mobile apps using native or cross-platform languages like React Native
• You have experience designing, developing and launching APIs at scale using languages like Kotlin or Python.
• 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.

Base Pay Grade - L

Equity Grade - 5

CAN base pay range per year: CAD $133,000 - $183,000.

Employees new to Affim typically come in at the start of the pay range. Affim focuses on providing a simple and transparent pay structure which is based on a variety of factors, including location, experience and job-related skills.

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 Affim Holdings, Inc. (parent company).

This remote role is open only to candidates residing in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, or Saskatchewan.

Remote-first with flexibility built in

Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company. Most roles can be done from almost anywhere within the country of employment. Some positions may occasionally require in-person work at an Affim office, and a few are office-based due to the nature of the work. All new hires will be invited to attend an in-person onboarding experience.

Benefits Designed For You

• Health coverage at no cost: We cover 100% of premiums for employees and their dependents.
• Spending stipends: Monthly stipends support your tech setup, and the ability to choose health and wellness options that are right for you.
• Time off to recharge: Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars help you rest when you need to.
• Own a piece of what you build: Our employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) lets you buy Affim stock at a discount.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive interview process, including accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you need support, we’re happy to help.

For positions based in San Francisco or Los Angeles: Affim considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, as required by law.