Software Engineer Ii, Backend

At affirm, we exist for the moments that matter—giving people a clear,predictable way to pay over time, with no hidden fees, no surprises, and notradeoffs on what matters most.The Engineering team builds systems that power affirm’s mission. We take pridein our craft, building reliable, performant, and scalable solutions that touchevery part of the business. Whether we’re enabling new ways to pay, ensuring ourplatforms can scale to the most demanding levels in the industry, or developingseamless servicing experiences, our focus is on solving complex problems throughexceptional engineering.You will be matched with a team after completing the interview evaluationprocess. Your recruiter will work closely with you throughout the process tounderstand your interests and experience to find the strongest team fit.What You’ll Do
With the support of your team’s tech lead and manager, you will break downlarger projects into individual tasks, deliver them in multiple phases, andcollaborate with others to ensure timely delivery of your work.You will support your peers and stakeholders in the product developmentlifecycle by collaborating with product management, design & analytics byparticipating in ideation, articulating technical constraints, and partneringon decisions that properly consider risks and trade-offs.You will support the operations and availability of your team’s artifacts bycreating and monitoring metrics, escalating when needed, and supporting “keepthe lights on” & on-call efforts.You will contribute to a sense of community on your team by engaging ingrowth and development activities such as participation in the interviewprocess.What We Look For
You have a total of 1.5+ years of experience as a software engineer.You have experience designing, developing and launching backend systemsand are proficient in one of Python or Kotlin.You are familiar with the building blocks of distributed systems, and thetechnologies like AWS, MySQL and Kubernetes.You have mastered taking a simple problem or business scenario into asolution that interacts with multiple software components, and executing onit by writing clear, easily understood, well tested and extensible code.You are comfortable navigating a large code base, debugging others' code,and providing feedback to other engineers through code reviews.Your experience demonstrates that you take ownership of your growth,proactively seeking feedback from your team, your manager, and yourstakeholders.You have strong verbal and written communication skills that supporteffective collaboration with our global engineering team.This posting is for an existing vacancy.Base Pay Grade - LEquity Grade - 5Employees new to affirm typically come in at the start of the pay range. affirm focuses on providing a simple and transparent pay structure which is based on a variety of factors, including location, experience and job-related skills.Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include equity rewards, monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents.)CAN base pay range per year: $133,000 - $183,000 CADLocation - Remote CanadaThis remote role is open only to candidates residing in Alberta, BritishColumbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia,Ontario, Prince Edward Island, or Saskatchewan.Remote-first with flexibility built inAffirm is proud to be a remote-first company. Most roles can be done from almostanywhere within the country of employment. Some positions may occasionallyrequire in-person work at an affirm office, and a few are office-based due tothe nature of the work. All new hires will be invited to attend an in-persononboarding experience.Benefits Designed For You
Health coverage at no cost: We cover 100% of premiums for employees and their dependents.Spending stipents: Monthly stipents support your tech setup, and the ability to choose health and wellness options that are right for you.Time off to recharge: Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars help you rest when you need to.Own a piece of what you build: Our employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) lets you buy affirm stock at a discount.We’re committed to providing an inclusive interview process, includingaccommodations for candidates with disabilities.For positions based in San Francisco or Los Angeles: affirm considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, as required by law.
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