Backend Systems Engineer II - Remote (Python/Kotlin)

Affirm; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage for dependents

Flexible Spending Wallets

Competitive vacation and holiday schedules

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Affirm in Boston is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to support the development of backend systems. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in a remote-first environment.

Candidates should possess at least 1.5 years of experience, a strong foundation in software engineering, and proficiency in languages like Python or Kotlin. The position comes with a competitive salary range, comprehensive health coverage, and additional stipends for various needs.

Qualifications

• 1.5+ years of experience as a software engineer.
• Experience designing, developing, and launching backend systems.
• Ability to transform problems into solutions with software components.

Responsibilities

• Break larger projects into tasks and ensure timely delivery.
• Collaborate with product management and design in the development lifecycle.
• Support operations by creating metrics and escalating issues as needed.

Skills

Software engineering experience

Backend systems design

Proficiency in Python or Kotlin

AWS, MySQL, Kubernetes knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Debugging and code review

Strong communication skills

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Affirm in Boston is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to support the development of backend systems. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in a remote-first environment.

Candidates should possess at least 1.5 years of experience, a strong foundation in software engineering, and proficiency in languages like Python or Kotlin. The position comes with a competitive salary range, comprehensive health coverage, and additional stipends for various needs.