Senior Backend Engineer - Data Platforms & Systems

Affirm; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tech Spending Stipends

Health and Wellness Stipends

Flexible Time Off

ESPP

Job summary

Affirm is seeking a backend engineer to build and scale data platforms for real-time loan origination and financial reporting in Nashville. You will lead engineers through ambiguity, own quarterly goals, and foster quality through design standards and mentorship.

Candidates should have 4+ years of backend experience with Python or Kotlin, plus expertise in distributed systems and data pipelines using Spark and Airflow. A related bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of backend experience in Python or Kotlin.
• Expertise in distributed systems and data pipelines with Spark and Airflow.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale data platforms for real-time loan origination and reporting.
• Lead engineers through ambiguity; own quarterly goals.
• Mentor teams and promote quality via design standards.

Skills

Backend Development

Python

Kotlin

Distributed Systems

Data Pipelines

System Design

Technical Leadership

API Design

Batch Processing

Scalability

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent

Tools

AWS

MySQL

Kubernetes

Spark

Airflow

Job description

Affirm is seeking a backend engineer to build and scale data platforms for real-time loan origination and financial reporting in Nashville. You will lead engineers through ambiguity, own quarterly goals, and foster quality through design standards and mentorship.

Candidates should have 4+ years of backend experience with Python or Kotlin, plus expertise in distributed systems and data pipelines using Spark and Airflow. A related bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.