Software Engineer II, Backend, Identity Decisioning

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $146k - $225k / year

⏰ Full Time

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Affirm

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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

• Break down larger projects into individual tasks, deliver them in multiple phases, and collaborate to ensure timely delivery • Collaborate with product management, design and analytics during ideation and decision-making • Articulate technical constraints and assess risks and trade-offs • Create and monitor metrics for operational support and availability • Escalate issues when needed • Support keep-the-lights-on and on-call efforts • Participate in growth and development activities, including interviews • Build backend systems that validate consumer identity across Affirm products and satisfy regulatory protocols such as KYC • Partner with Product, Compliance, Auth, Fraud and engineering teams

🎯 Requirements

• 1.5+ years of experience as a software engineer • Experience designing, developing and launching backend systems • Proficiency in Python or Kotlin • Familiarity with distributed systems building blocks • Familiarity with AWS, MySQL and Kubernetes • Ability to design solutions involving multiple software components • Ability to write clear, well-tested and extensible code • Ability to navigate a large code base and debug others' code • Experience providing code review feedback • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field

🏖️ Benefits

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