Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Loan Origination and Reporting)

Affirm; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Subsidized Medical Coverage

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tech Spending Stipends

Health and Wellness Stipends

Flexible Time Off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Job summary

Affirm is seeking a backend engineer to design and scale data platforms for real-time loan originations and reporting. You will mentor engineers, define quarterly goals, and uphold high quality through design standards.

Requirements include 4+ years in backend systems with Python or Kotlin, plus hands-on experience with AWS, Kubernetes, Spark, and Airflow. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience is expected.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Python

Kotlin

Distributed Systems

Backend Development

Data Pipelines

System Design

Code Review

Technical Planning

Scalability

API Design

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

MySQL

Spark

Airflow

Job description

The role involves building and scaling data platforms and services for real-time loan originations and financial reporting. You will lead engineers through technical ambiguity, own quarterly goals, and foster a culture of quality through design standards and mentorship.

Requirements: Candidates need 4+ years of experience in backend systems using Python or Kotlin, with expertise in distributed systems (AWS, Kubernetes) and data pipelines (Spark, 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 Planning, Scalability, API Design

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