Senior Software Engineer - Real-Time Data Platforms Lead

Affirm; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tech Spending Stipend

Health And Wellness Stipend

Flexible Time Off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Job summary

Affirm is seeking a lead backend engineer to design and scale data platforms for real-time loan origination and financial reporting, based in Charlotte, NC. You will own quarterly goals, mentor engineers, and collaborate with product and design teams to solve complex technical problems.

The role emphasizes hands-on development with Python or Kotlin, distributed systems, and data pipelines using Spark and Airflow, with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and scaling of data platforms and services for real-time loan origination and financial reporting.
• Own quarterly goals, mentor engineers, and collaborate with product and design teams to solve complex technical problems.

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

Job description

Affirm is seeking a lead backend engineer to design and scale data platforms for real-time loan origination and financial reporting, based in Charlotte, NC. You will own quarterly goals, mentor engineers, and collaborate with product and design teams to solve complex technical problems.

The role emphasizes hands-on development with Python or Kotlin, distributed systems, and data pipelines using Spark and Airflow, with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.