Remote UK Backend Engineer (Python/Kotlin)

Affirm, Inc.; Greater London; Remote; GBP 101,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% health coverage

Tech stipends

Flexible time off

ESPP

Job summary

Affirm, Inc. is hiring a Software Engineer in the UK. You will design, develop, and launch backend systems and APIs using Python or Kotlin, contribute to distributed architectures, and collaborate with global teams.

This remote-first role emphasizes reliability, scalability, and clear communication. With 1.5+ years of experience, you will participate in on-call rotations and growth activities, while leveraging AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes within a transparent pay structure.

Qualifications

• 1.5+ years of software engineering experience.
• Experience building backend systems and APIs using Python or Kotlin.
• Familiar with distributed systems and cloud technologies.
• Strong collaboration and code-review skills.

Responsibilities

• Break down projects into tasks and deliver in phases.
• Collaborate with product, design & analytics to align on requirements and risks.
• Support operations and on-call efforts; monitor metrics.
• Engage in team growth and interview process participation.

Skills

Python

Kotlin

APIs

Distributed systems

AWS

MySQL

Kubernetes

Code reviews

Communication

Tools

AWS

MySQL

Kubernetes

Job description

Affirm, Inc. is hiring a Software Engineer in the UK. You will design, develop, and launch backend systems and APIs using Python or Kotlin, contribute to distributed architectures, and collaborate with global teams.

This remote-first role emphasizes reliability, scalability, and clear communication. With 1.5+ years of experience, you will participate in on-call rotations and growth activities, while leveraging AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes within a transparent pay structure.