Senior Software Engineer, Backend – Card Loan Platform

🔥 8 minutes ago

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $173k - $255k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🔙 Backend Engineer

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Affirm

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2012

💳 Fintech

👥 B2C

🛍️ eCommerce

💰 Post-IPO Equity on 2021-01

Fintech • B2C • eCommerce

Affirm is a financial technology company that offers a 'Buy Now, Pay Later' service, allowing consumers to make purchases and pay for them over time with flexible payment plans. Affirm eliminates hidden fees and compound interest, providing clear terms and conditions for its users. The company also offers the Affirm Card, a debit card that allows users to request to pay over time for larger purchases or pay in full for smaller ones. Affirm partners with various retailers across multiple categories, including electronics, apparel, and travel, providing customers with the convenience of paying over time at checkout both online and in physical stores. Affirm's services are integrated with Apple Pay, enabling customers to make payments seamlessly from their iPhone or iPad.

📋 Description

• Drive technical strategy by leading project planning, prioritization, and execution • Lead end-to-end system design and development of large-scale, high-availability services • Build robust APIs and data models for microservice and event-driven architectures • Collaborate with Product, Analytics, Design, Legal, and Accounting on card loan attribution and lifecycle strategy • Analyze and troubleshoot complex technical issues • Optimize existing code and drive robust, scalable solutions • Mentor junior engineers, lead technical discussions and design reviews, and champion best practices through code review

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in software development or engineering • Deep understanding of system design and architecture • Motivated leader who inspires team growth and fosters continuous learning • Excellent communication skills • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Proficiency in Python, Kotlin, or similar modern programming languages • Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes • Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL database systems • Knowledge of web frameworks and RESTful API development • Equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field

🏖️ Benefits

• Equity rewards may be included in total compensation • Monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending • 100% subsidized medical coverage for employees and dependents • Dental and vision coverage for employees and dependents • Remote-first work with flexibility built in • Flexible time off • Generous holiday calendars • Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) to buy Affirm stock at a discount • Inclusive interview process and accommodations for candidates with disabilities • In-person onboarding experience for all new hires