Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Loan Origination and Reporting)

Affirm; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Affirm in Austin, TX, is hiring a backend engineering leader to build scalable data platforms for real-time loan originations and financial reporting.

You will guide senior engineers through ambiguous problems, partner with product and design teams, and drive delivery of quarterly goals.

Applicants should have 4+ years in backend systems with Python or Kotlin, distributed systems, and data pipelines.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of backend experience with Python or Kotlin.
• Experience with distributed systems and data pipelines.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale data platforms for real-time loan originations and reporting.
• Lead engineers through technical ambiguity and coordinate with product and design.

Skills

Backend Development

Python

Kotlin

Distributed Systems

Data Pipelines

AWS

MySQL

Kubernetes

Spark

Airflow

System Design

Technical Leadership

API Design

Code Review

Scalability

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

AWS

MySQL

Kubernetes

Spark

Airflow

Git

Docker

Job description

Build and scale data platforms and services for real-time loan originations and financial reporting. Lead engineers through technical ambiguity while collaborating with product and design teams to deliver quarterly goals.

Requirements

Requires 4+ years of experience in backend systems using Python or Kotlin and expertise in distributed systems and data pipelines. A Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience is required.

Key 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

Benefits

Health Coverage, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Spending Stipends, Flexible Time Off, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)