Software Engineer I, Back-end (Collections)

AffirmAffirm·Remote(Remote Spain)
Software Development

WFA Digital Insight

As remote work dominates the digital landscape, demand for skilled backend engineers continues to soar. With a 25% growth in fintech investments in 2025, companies like Affirm are at the forefront of innovation. This role stands out for its focus on building robust collections platforms, requiring a unique blend of technical expertise and collaboration skills. Candidates should be prepared to showcase their problem-solving abilities and experience with distributed systems.

Job Description

About the Role

Affirm is seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer to join its Collections team. The successful candidate will contribute to building the next generation of platform solutions, ensuring high availability and reliability of systems.

Responsibilities

  • Work on tasks contributing to the team's projects and goals
  • Collaborate with the team and stakeholders to create visibility and dialog regarding risks and trade-offs
  • Balance speed and quality in work to meet business goals while protecting systems from downtime
  • Participate in on-call rotation

Requirements

  • Previous experience designing, developing, and launching backend systems at scale
  • Proficiency in Python or Kotlin
  • Familiarity with distributed systems and technologies like AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes

How to Stand Out

  • Develop a strong understanding of backend development principles and scalable system design to stand out in your application.
  • Showcase your experience with Python or Kotlin and be prepared to discuss your approach to problem-solving.
  • Highlight any experience you have with distributed systems and cloud technologies like AWS.
  • Prepare to discuss your collaboration skills and how you handle on-call rotations.
  • Be ready to provide examples of how you balance speed and quality in your work, ensuring high system reliability.

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