Software Engineering Manager, Infrastructure Platform (Continuous Integration)

Affirm; Myrtle Point (OR); Remote; USD 275,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology firm is seeking a senior engineering leader to enhance CI/CD and developer productivity. The role includes mentoring engineers, designing scalable infrastructure, and implementing monitoring systems. Candidates should have strong experience in automation tools, cloud environments, and programming languages like Python. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, with the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere in the U.S.

Benefits

Salary up to $275,000

100% subsidized medical coverage

Flexible Spending Wallets

Generous vacation and holiday schedules

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading engineering teams in CI/CD, build systems, or developer productivity.
• Strong background in modern build/test automation tools.
• Familiarity with cloud-native environments.
• Solid programming background in relevant languages.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the vision for continuous integration and developer productivity infrastructure.
• Lead and mentor a team of CI engineers.
• Own the design and reliability of build and pipelines.
• Implement monitoring and incident response processes.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve productivity.

Skills

Leadership in CI/CD

Build systems expertise

Cloud-native environments

Programming skills (Python, Kotlin, Java)

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

AWS

GCP

Kubernetes

Job description

Overview

Employer Industry: Financial Technology (FinTech)

Why consider this job opportunity:

• Salary up to $275,000
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 100% subsidized medical coverage for you and your dependents
• Flexible Spending Wallets for technology, food, lifestyle needs, and family-forming expenses
• Generous vacation and holiday schedules to encourage work-life balance
• Opportunity to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S.
• Employee stock purchase plan allowing you to buy shares at a discount

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)

• Define and drive the vision for continuous integration and developer productivity infrastructure
• Lead and mentor a team of CI engineers, promoting a culture of ownership and collaboration
• Own the design, scalability, and reliability of build and pipelines across various services
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and incident response processes to minimize downtime
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve productivity through tooling and best practices

What is Required (Qualifications)

• Proven experience leading engineering teams in CI/CD, build systems, or developer productivity
• Strong background in modern build/test automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
• Familiarity with cloud-native environments (AWS, GCP, Kubernetes)
• Solid programming background (Python, Kotlin, Java, or similar)
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience with infrastructure-as-code practices
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on balancing long-term vision and short-term impact
• Strong communication and leadership skills with a track record of mentoring teams