Backend Software Engineer - Python/Kotlin (Remote)

Affirm, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); Remote; USD 146,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% subsidized medical coverage

Tech setup stipends

ESP P stock purchase plan

Job summary

Affirm, Inc. is seeking a software engineer to contribute to backend systems that power our pay-over-time platform. You will break down larger projects into tasks, deliver them in phases, and collaborate with product management, design, and analytics to align on requirements and timelines.

You’ll write clear, well-tested, extensible code and own parts of the system from implementation to deployment. This remote-first role requires 1.5+ years of experience, proficiency in Python or Kotlin, and

Qualifications

• 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 like AWS, MySQL and Kubernetes.
• Able to write clear, well-tested, and extensible code.

Responsibilities

• Break down large projects into tasks and deliver in phases.
• Collaborate with product management, design & analytics.
• Support operations and availability with metrics and on-call efforts.
• Participate in interview processes and team growth activities.

Skills

Backend systems

Python or Kotlin

AWS

MySQL

Kubernetes

Code reviews

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

AWS

MySQL

Kubernetes

Job description

Affirm, Inc. is seeking a software engineer to contribute to backend systems that power our pay-over-time platform. You will break down larger projects into tasks, deliver them in phases, and collaborate with product management, design, and analytics to align on requirements and timelines.

You’ll write clear, well-tested, extensible code and own parts of the system from implementation to deployment. This remote-first role requires 1.5+ years of experience, proficiency in Python or Kotlin, and