Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Banking Foundations) - Remote

Overview

Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest.

In Short

• 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.
• Build APIs and data models to work within micro-service and event-driven architectures.
• Mentor junior engineers and support team growth and efficiency.
• 4+ years of experience as a software engineer.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Experience with Python/Kotlin and AWS is a plus.
• Exposure to ACH systems and accounting/auditing systems is a plus.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience as a software engineer.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and architectural decisions.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Experience working with multi-functional teams.
• Python/Kotlin development experience is a plus.
• Experience with AWS and/or other cloud providers is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

• 100% subsidized medical coverage for you and your dependents.
• Generous stipends for Technology, Food, and Lifestyle needs.
• Competitive vacation and holiday schedules.
• Employee stock purchase plan at a discount.