Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Merchant Data Platform EU)

AffirmAffirm·Remote(Remote Poland)
Software Development

WFA Digital Insight

As demand for skilled engineers grows, Affirm stands out with its commitment to honest credit solutions. With 4+ years of experience, backend professionals can leverage their skills in a fully remote setting. Poland-based candidates, take note: this role requires strong leadership and technical expertise, with a focus on merchant data and identity.

Job Description

About the Role

Affirm is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join its fully remote Merchant Data Platform team in Europe. The successful candidate will lead backend development, ensuring the platform's stability and efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Own and deliver quarterly goals for the team, leading engineers through ambiguity to solve open-ended problems
  • Collaborate with product management, design, and analytics to support the product development lifecycle
  • Proactively identify project, process, technology, or business issues and lead in solving them
  • Drive detailed project definition, design, cross-functional alignment, estimation, and task breakdown

Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience as a software engineer with leadership responsibilities
  • Strong technical expertise in backend development
  • Experience working in a remote team environment

How to Stand Out

  • Highlight your experience with backend development and leadership responsibilities in your resume and cover letter
  • Be prepared to discuss your approach to solving open-ended problems and leading engineers through ambiguity
  • Showcase your ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management and design
  • Prepare to talk about your experience working in a remote team environment and how you handle communication and project management

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