Software Engineer II

Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 98,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking passionate software engineers to join their Consumer Payments team. This role involves building high throughput and high availability systems that are crucial for processing billions in payments annually. You will collaborate with teams across Europe and the US, contributing to product development and international expansion. With a focus on transforming consumer financial services, this position offers the chance to work on impactful projects in a remote-first environment. Enjoy a competitive benefits package, including comprehensive health coverage and flexible spending options, while making a difference in the financial landscape.

Benefits

Health care coverage

Flexible Spending Wallets

Competitive vacation and holiday schedules

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a software engineer.
• Fluency in backend development with Python.

Responsibilities

• Break down larger projects into tasks and ensure timely delivery.
• Support operations and availability by monitoring metrics.

Skills

Backend Development

Python

Cross-team Communication

Collaboration Skills

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.

As part of the Consumer Payments team at Affirm, you'll be working on Affirm's Payment Processing Network. These systems currently process billions of dollars in payments each year and are vital components in Affirm's platform.

We are looking for highly motivated software engineers who are passionate about building high throughput, high availability systems that can grow alongside a high growth business.

You will be working alongside multiple partner teams across Europe and the US to support feature development, international expansion as well as moving the dial on key financial metrics for the business.

What you will 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:

• 2+ Years of experience as a software engineer
• Drive to change consumer financial services for the better
• Fluency in backend development with Python
• Strong cross-team communication and collaboration skills

Nice to have:

• Familiarity with payment processing principles and practices.

Base Pay Grade - L

Equity Grade - UK 4

Employees new to Affirm typically come in at the start of the pay range. Affirm 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 Affirm Holdings, Inc. (parent company).

GBR base pay range per year:£98,000 - 138,000

Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company! The majority of our roles are remote and you can work almost anywhere within the country of employment. Affirmers in proximal roles have the flexibility to work remotely, but will occasionally be required to work out of their assigned Affirm office. A limited number of roles remain office-based due to the nature of their job responsibilities.

We’re extremely proud to offer competitive benefits that are anchored to our core value of people come first. Some key highlights of our benefits package include:

• 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

We believe It’s On Us to provide an inclusive interview experience for all, including people with disabilities. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to candidates in need of individualized support during the hiring process.