Backend Systems Engineer II - Remote (Python/Kotlin)

Affirm; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 146,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Flexible Spending Wallets

Competitive vacation and holiday schedules

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Affirm is searching for a Software Engineer to work on core processing infrastructure for the Affim Card and other virtual products. The ideal candidate has over 1.5 years of experience in software engineering and is proficient in backend system development using Python or Kotlin.

As part of a remote-first company, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely project delivery and operational excellence. You will also enjoy attractive benefits, including health coverage and flexible stipends.

Qualifications

• 1.5+ years of experience as a software engineer.
• Ability to write clear, well-tested, extensible code.
• Ownership of personal growth and proactive in seeking feedback.

Responsibilities

• Work with team leads to break larger projects into tasks.
• Support product development lifecycle and collaborate with various teams.
• Create and monitor metrics to ensure operational availability.

Skills

Software engineering experience

Experience with backend systems

Proficient in Python or Kotlin

Familiar with AWS, MySQL, Kubernetes

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience

Job description

Affirm is searching for a Software Engineer to work on core processing infrastructure for the Affim Card and other virtual products. The ideal candidate has over 1.5 years of experience in software engineering and is proficient in backend system development using Python or Kotlin.

As part of a remote-first company, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely project delivery and operational excellence. You will also enjoy attractive benefits, including health coverage and flexible stipends.