Senior Backend Engineer: AWS/Kubernetes, Kotlin/Python, ESPP

Affirm; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Flexible Spending Wallets

Technology stipend

Food stipend

Lifestyle stipend

Family forming expenses stipend

Vacation and holiday schedules

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Job summary

Affirm is seeking an experienced backend engineer to own quarterly goals by guiding engineers through complex, open‑ended problems and by managing the product development lifecycle. You will foster a culture of quality through design standards and support the operational availability of backend artifacts in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

Requirements include 4+ years in backend systems using Python or Kotlin, a track record in distributed systems with AWS, MySQL and Kubernetes, and

Qualifications

• Requires 4+ years of experience in backend systems using Python or Kotlin and a track record of building distributed systems with AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes.
• Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver quarterly goals by leading engineers through complex, open-ended problems and managing the product development lifecycle.
• Foster a culture of quality through design standards and support the operational availability of backend artifacts.

Skills

Backend Development

Python

Kotlin

AWS

MySQL

Kubernetes

Distributed Systems

API Design

System Architecture

Code Review

Technical Planning

Scalability

Technical Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

MySQL

Job description

Affirm is seeking an experienced backend engineer to own quarterly goals by guiding engineers through complex, open‑ended problems and by managing the product development lifecycle. You will foster a culture of quality through design standards and support the operational availability of backend artifacts in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

Requirements include 4+ years in backend systems using Python or Kotlin, a track record in distributed systems with AWS, MySQL and Kubernetes, and