Backend Software Engineer II (Python/Kotlin) — Remote

Affirm, Inc.; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 146.000 - 225.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

100% covered medical for employee and/

Tech stipends for setup

Flexible time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Zusammenfassung

affirm seeks software engineers to build reliable, scalable backend systems. You have 1.5+ years of experience and are proficient in Python or Kotlin, with strong fundamentals in distributed systems and cloud services.

You will collaborate with product, design and analytics, participate in reviews, and own features from idea to production. The role offers remote-first work, generous health benefits, tech stipends, equity via ESPP, and flexible time off.

Qualifikationen

• 1.5+ years of experience as a software engineer.
• Experience designing, developing and launching backend systems using Python or Kotlin.
• Familiar with distributed systems and technologies such as AWS, MySQL and Kubernetes.
• Able to translate simple problems into multi-component solutions with well-tested code.
• Comfortable navigating large code bases and providing feedback via code reviews.
• Demonstrates ownership, growth mindset, and proactive seeking of feedback.
• Strong verbal and written communication for collaboration with a global team.
• Degree or equivalent practical experience required.

Aufgaben

• Break down large projects into tasks and deliver them in phases.
• Collaborate with product, design and analytics to discuss constraints and trade-offs.
• Support operations by monitoring metrics and participating in on-call work.
• Contribute to team growth through interview process involvement.

Kenntnisse

Python

Kotlin

Distributed systems

AWS

MySQL

Kubernetes

Code reviews

Communication

Ownership & growth

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

affirm seeks software engineers to build reliable, scalable backend systems. You have 1.5+ years of experience and are proficient in Python or Kotlin, with strong fundamentals in distributed systems and cloud services.

You will collaborate with product, design and analytics, participate in reviews, and own features from idea to production. The role offers remote-first work, generous health benefits, tech stipends, equity via ESPP, and flexible time off.