Affirm
Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Identity Foundations)
Affirm, Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States, 97458
Employer Industry: Financial Technology
Why consider this job opportunity
Salary up to $240,000 per year for select U.S. locations
Comprehensive benefits package, including 100% subsidized medical coverage for you and your dependents
Flexible Spending Wallets offering stipends for technology, food, lifestyle needs, and family-forming expenses
Remote-first work environment with the flexibility to work from almost anywhere in the U.S.
Opportunity for career advancement through mentoring and talent development within the team
What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)
Own and deliver quarterly goals for the engineering team, leading through ambiguity to solve complex problems
Collaborate with product management, design, and analytics throughout the product development lifecycle
Proactively identify and advocate for solutions to project, process, technology, or business issues
Monitor team artifacts and support operations and availability through metrics and on-call efforts
Foster a culture of quality and ownership by improving code review and design standards
What is Required (Qualifications)
Minimum of 4 years of experience designing, developing, and launching backend systems at scale using languages like Python or Kotlin
Proven track record of developing highly available distributed systems using technologies like AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes
Experience defining technical plans for significant features or system components with elegant and extensible designs
Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with a global engineering team
Equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field
How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
Experience making significant changes in large codebases and developing tools and practices for safe modifications
Demonstrated ownership of personal growth by proactively seeking feedback from peers and stakeholders
#FinancialTechnology #RemoteWork #CareerGrowth #CompetitiveBenefits #BackendDevelopment
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Why consider this job opportunity
Salary up to $240,000 per year for select U.S. locations
Comprehensive benefits package, including 100% subsidized medical coverage for you and your dependents
Flexible Spending Wallets offering stipends for technology, food, lifestyle needs, and family-forming expenses
Remote-first work environment with the flexibility to work from almost anywhere in the U.S.
Opportunity for career advancement through mentoring and talent development within the team
What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)
Own and deliver quarterly goals for the engineering team, leading through ambiguity to solve complex problems
Collaborate with product management, design, and analytics throughout the product development lifecycle
Proactively identify and advocate for solutions to project, process, technology, or business issues
Monitor team artifacts and support operations and availability through metrics and on-call efforts
Foster a culture of quality and ownership by improving code review and design standards
What is Required (Qualifications)
Minimum of 4 years of experience designing, developing, and launching backend systems at scale using languages like Python or Kotlin
Proven track record of developing highly available distributed systems using technologies like AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes
Experience defining technical plans for significant features or system components with elegant and extensible designs
Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with a global engineering team
Equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field
How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
Experience making significant changes in large codebases and developing tools and practices for safe modifications
Demonstrated ownership of personal growth by proactively seeking feedback from peers and stakeholders
#FinancialTechnology #RemoteWork #CareerGrowth #CompetitiveBenefits #BackendDevelopment
#J-18808-Ljbffr