Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Affirm Card)
Software Development
Excel
WFA Digital Insight
The demand for skilled software engineers in fintech is soaring, with companies like Affirm leading the charge. As the remote job market continues to evolve, professionals with expertise in backend engineering and data integration are in high demand. With Affirm's commitment to honesty and transparency, this role offers a unique chance to make a real impact in the financial services industry. Before applying, candidates should be prepared to showcase their technical capabilities and creative problem-solving skills.
Job Description
About the Role
The Affirm Card Engineering team is seeking a passionate Senior Software Engineer to help build the tools and systems that manage money movement, bank data integration, and merchant data. The Affirm Card is a new financial product that combines the functionality of a debit card with access to Affirm's buy now pay later financing options.Responsibilities
- Drive planning and prioritization of projects based on product, technical, and business goals
- Work cross-functionally with colleagues in Experience, Accounting, Product, and Analytics teams to set and execute the money movement strategy for the Debit card
- Build APIs and data models to work within micro-service and event-driven architectures
- Take an active role in mentoring junior engineers and supporting team growth and efficiency
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience as a software engineer
- Strong understanding of distributed systems and how architectural decisions affect performance and maintainability
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent project management skills, with a high degree of organization and ability to surface critical issues
How to Stand Out
- Be prepared to showcase your proficiency in Excel and programming languages, highlighting specific examples of how you've applied these skills in previous roles.
- Develop a strong understanding of distributed systems and micro-service architectures, and be ready to discuss how you've worked with these technologies.
- Prepare to talk about your experience with cross-functional teams and how you've effectively communicated technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Make sure your resume and online profiles are up-to-date, and that you have a clear and concise portfolio that demonstrates your technical capabilities.
- Be ready to discuss your approach to mentoring junior engineers and supporting team growth and efficiency, and provide specific examples from your experience.
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