Senior Software Engineer - Backend

November 6

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Affirm

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eCommerce • Payments • Installment Loans • Millennials • Financial Services

1001 - 5000

💰 Post-IPO Equity on 2021-01

Description

• 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. • The Merchant Interfaces team within Decisions Foundations is growing and we are looking for a seasoned Sr. Software Engineer with a track record of leading projects and initiatives on the Merchant Interfaces Team. • You will be part of a fast paced team which is responsible for the APIs that Merchants use to integrate with Affirm, and also power some of our top partners like Amazon and Stripe. • We are looking for a highly motivated senior software engineer to join us to help fulfill our vision. The work will be challenging due to the speed at which the market is growing, and the work involved will directly impact the growth trajectory of the Affirm merchant network. • Lead the design, development, and deployment of software systems and applications. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and architecture. • Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in programming languages such as Python, Kotlin, or others as required. • Optimize and refactor existing code to enhance performance and scalability. • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior and mid-level engineers. • Review code, provide feedback, and ensure adherence to best coding practices. • Lead technical discussions, design reviews, and solution brainstorming sessions. • Analyze and troubleshoot complex technical issues. • Develop innovative solutions to meet business needs, focusing on robustness, security, and performance. • Actively participates in making their team and workplace an inclusive environment for people from all backgrounds.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a software engineer with leadership responsibilities and experience mentoring junior engineers. • Passion for working with cross-functional teams including Product, Design, Analytics and Business teams. • Proficiency in modern programming languages such as Python, Kotlin, or similar. • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). • Knowledge of database systems (SQL, NoSQL), web frameworks, and RESTful API development. • Strong understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, DevOps). • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Benefits

• Health care coverage - Affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents • Flexible Spending Wallets - generous stipends for spending on Technology, Food, various Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses • Time off - competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to take time off to rest and recharge • ESPP - An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount