Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Loan Origination and Reporting)

Affirm; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tech Stipends

Wellness Stipends

Flexible Time Off

ESPP

Job summary

Affirm is seeking a backend engineer to build and scale data platforms and services for real-time loan origination and financial reporting.

You will lead engineers through complex problems, collaborate with product teams, and uphold high standards for code quality and system availability.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Build and scale data platforms and services for real-time loan origination and financial reporting.
• Lead engineers through complex problems and guide architectural decisions.
• Collaborate with product teams and maintain high standards for code quality and system availability.

Skills

Python

Kotlin

AWS

MySQL

Kubernetes

Spark

Airflow

Distributed Systems

Backend Development

Data Pipelines

Batch Processing

System Design

Code Review

Technical Leadership

API Design

Scalability

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

The role involves building and scaling data platforms and services for real-time loan origination and financial reporting. Responsibilities include leading engineers through complex problems, collaborating with product teams, and maintaining high standards for code quality and system availability.

Requirements: Candidates need 4+ years of experience in backend systems using Python or Kotlin, with expertise in distributed systems and data pipelines using Spark or Airflow. A Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience is required.

Key Skills: Python, Kotlin, AWS, MySQL, Kubernetes, Spark, Airflow, Distributed Systems, Backend Development, Data Pipelines, Batch Processing, System Design, Code Review, Technical Leadership, API Design, Scalability

Benefits: 100% Subsidized Medical Coverage, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Tech Spending Stipends, Health and Wellness Stipends, Flexible Time Off, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)