Senior Software Engineer, Backend (PBA - Growth)

Affirm; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 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 and holiday schedules

ESPP

Job summary

Affirm is seeking a backend engineering leader to own and deliver quarterly goals by guiding engineers through solving complex, open-ended backend problems. You will collaborate with product, design, and analytics teams to design scalable APIs and integrated solutions for enterprise merchants across the platform.

The role requires 4+ years in backend systems with Python or Kotlin, and strong experience with AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes, emphasizing highly available distributed architectures and

Qualifications

• Requires 4+ years of experience in backend systems using Python or Kotlin.
• Experience with AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes.
• Proven track record designing highly available distributed systems and writing extensible code.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver quarterly goals by leading engineers through the resolution of complex, open-ended backend problems.
• Collaborate with product, design, and analytics teams to design scalable APIs and integrated solutions for enterprise merchants.

Skills

Backend Development

Python

Kotlin

AWS

MySQL

Kubernetes

Distributed Systems

API Design

System Architecture

Code Review

Technical Leadership

Scalability

Product Development Lifecycle

Technical Planning

Communication Skills

Tools

None

Job description

Own and deliver quarterly goals by leading engineers through the resolution of complex, open-ended backend problems. Collaborate with product, design, and analytics teams to design scalable APIs and integrated solutions for enterprise merchants.

Requirements:

Requires 4+ years of experience in backend systems using Python or Kotlin and a proven track record with AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes. Candidates must be proficient in designing highly available distributed systems and writing high-quality, extensible code.

Key Skills:

• Backend Development
• Python
• Kotlin
• AWS
• MySQL
• Kubernetes
• Distributed Systems
• API Design
• System Architecture
• Code Review
• Technical Leadership
• Scalability
• Product Development Lifecycle
• Technical PlanningCommunication Skills

Benefits:

• Health care coverage
• Flexible Spending Wallets
• Technology stipend
• Food stipend
• Lifestyle stipend
• Family forming expenses stipend
• Vacation and holiday schedules
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)