Senior Backend Engineer – Scalable Distributed Systems

Affirm; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Flexible Spending Wallets

Technology stipend

Food stipend

Lifestyle stipend

Family forming expenses stipend

Vacation

Holiday schedules

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Job summary

Affirm is seeking a backend engineer to own and advance distributed systems built with Python or Kotlin, AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes. You will contribute to scalable infrastructure and API design.

The role requires 4+ years of experience, a bachelor's degree or equivalent, and strong communication. You will collaborate with teams across product and platform engineering to deliver reliable services.

This is a full-time on-site role in Raleigh, NC with competitive compensation.

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 for the Powered by Aff… platform.
• Collaborate with product and platform teams to deliver reliable services and scalable infrastructure.

Skills

Backend Development

Python

Kotlin

Distributed Systems

API Design

System Architecture

Code Review

Technical Planning

Scalability

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

AWS

MySQL

Kubernetes

Job description

Affirm is seeking a backend engineer to own and advance distributed systems built with Python or Kotlin, AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes. You will contribute to scalable infrastructure and API design.

The role requires 4+ years of experience, a bachelor's degree or equivalent, and strong communication. You will collaborate with teams across product and platform engineering to deliver reliable services.

This is a full-time on-site role in Raleigh, NC with competitive compensation.