Senior Software Engineer, Powered by Affirm
Software Development
WFA Digital Insight
As demand for seamless checkout experiences grows, companies like Affirm are seeking skilled software engineers to lead the charge. With remote work on the rise, professionals with expertise in digital payments and scalable API development are in high demand. Affirm stands out for its commitment to honest and transparent credit solutions, making this a compelling opportunity for those who value innovation and customer-centricity.
Job Description
About the Role
The Powered by Affirm (PBA) team is responsible for building APIs and solutions that power Affirm’s integrations with Enterprise Merchants and Partners. As a Senior Software Engineer on the PBA Core team, you will play a key role in delivering quarterly goals and leading engineers through complex problem-solving.Responsibilities
- Own and deliver quarterly goals for your team
- Lead engineers through ambiguity to solve open-ended problems
- Collaborate with stakeholders to design and build custom integrated solutions
- Identify and solve project, process, technology, or business issues
- Foster a culture of quality and ownership on your team
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience designing, developing, and launching backend systems at scale using languages like Python or Kotlin
- Track record of developing highly available distributed systems using technologies like AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes
- Experience defining technical plans for significant feature or system component delivery
How to Stand Out
- Develop a portfolio that showcases your experience with scalable API development and distributed systems
- Highlight your proficiency in languages like Python or Kotlin, and technologies such as AWS and Kubernetes
- Be prepared to discuss your approach to leading engineers through complex problem-solving and your experience with agile development methodologies
- Emphasize your understanding of customer-centric design and how you have applied it in previous roles
- Prepare to back your salary expectations with data on industry standards for senior software engineers
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