Senior Software Engineer

AffirmAffirm·Remote(Remote Canada)
Software Development

WFA Digital Insight

As demand for seamless checkout experiences surges, companies like Affirm are investing heavily in top talent. With 4+ years of experience in designing and developing backend systems, you can leverage your skills in Python or Kotlin to drive innovation. Notably, expertise in distributed systems using technologies like AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes is highly prized, and Affirm's commitment to reinventing credit makes this a compelling choice for those seeking impact.

Job Description

About the Role

The Powered by Affirm (PBA) team at Affirm is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to build and manage APIs and solutions that power integrations with Enterprise Merchants and Partners.

Responsibilities

  • Own and deliver quarterly goals for your team, leading engineers through ambiguity to solve open-ended problems.
  • Support peers and stakeholders in the product development lifecycle by collaborating with product management, design, and analytics.
  • Proactively identify project, process, technology, or business issues, advocate for them, and lead in solving them.
  • Foster a culture of quality and ownership on your team by setting or improving code review and design standards.
  • Help develop talent on your team by providing feedback and guidance.

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 a technical plan for the delivery of a significant feature or system component with an elegant, simple, and extensible design.

How to Stand Out

  • Ensure your portfolio highlights expertise in backend system development and distributed systems.
  • Familiarize yourself with technologies like AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes to stand out.
  • Prepare to discuss how you handle ambiguity and lead teams to solve complex problems.
  • Emphasize your ability to define technical plans and deliver high-quality code.
  • Be ready to talk about your experience with code review and design standards, and how you foster a culture of quality within your team.

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