Senior Backend Engineer, Traffic Mesh (Remote)

Affirm; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 169,000 - 219,000; 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, based in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Backend Engineer to own and deliver goals for the engineering team. This role requires 4+ years of experience in backend systems design using Python or Kotlin, and a strong background in AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes. You will collaborate with product management and develop reliable infrastructure while fostering a culture of quality. Affirm offers a competitive salary range of $169,000 - $219,000 annually, generous benefits including health coverage, and a flexible remote work environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience designing, developing and launching backend systems at scale.
• Experience defining a technical plan for significant features with elegant designs.
• Proficient at making significant changes in a large code base safely.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver quarterly goals for your team.
• Collaborate with product management, design & analytics throughout the lifecycle.
• Proactively identify and advocate for project, process, or business issues.

Skills

Backend systems design

Python or Kotlin

AWS

MySQL

Kubernetes

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Kubernetes resource management

Helm charts

Job description

Affirm, based in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Backend Engineer to own and deliver goals for the engineering team. This role requires 4+ years of experience in backend systems design using Python or Kotlin, and a strong background in AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes. You will collaborate with product management and develop reliable infrastructure while fostering a culture of quality. Affirm offers a competitive salary range of $169,000 - $219,000 annually, generous benefits including health coverage, and a flexible remote work environment.