Senior Backend Engineer – Real-Time Data Platforms

Affirm; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tech & wellness stipends

Flexible time off

ESPP

Job summary

Affirm is seeking a lead data platform engineer to drive the development and scaling of real-time loan origination data platforms and related financial reporting services. You will own quarterly goals, mentor engineers, and collaborate with product and design teams to tackle complex technical challenges.

The role requires 4+ years in backend systems with Python or Kotlin, plus expertise in Spark and Airflow for data pipelines, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent practical

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and scaling of data platforms and services for real-time loan originations and financial reporting.
• Own quarterly goals, mentor engineers, and collaborate with product and design teams to solve complex technical problems.

Skills

Backend Development

Python

Kotlin

AWS

MySQL

Kubernetes

Spark

Airflow

Distributed Systems

Data Pipelines

Batch Processing

System Design

Code Review

Technical Leadership

API Design

Scalability

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience

Tools

AWS

MySQL

Kubernetes

Spark

Airflow

Job description

Affirm is seeking a lead data platform engineer to drive the development and scaling of real-time loan origination data platforms and related financial reporting services. You will own quarterly goals, mentor engineers, and collaborate with product and design teams to tackle complex technical challenges.

The role requires 4+ years in backend systems with Python or Kotlin, plus expertise in Spark and Airflow for data pipelines, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent practical