Affirm
Affirm
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
H1B Visa SponsorB2CeCommerceFintech
Affirm is a fintech company focused on helping consumers manage purchases through transparent payment options. Its buy now, pay later service lets customers split eligible purchases into flexible payments without hidden fees or compound interest. Affirm also offers a debit card that allows users to choose between paying over time for larger purchases and paying in full for smaller transactions. The company works with retailers in categories such as electronics, apparel, and travel, supporting checkout payments online and in physical stores, and its services integrate with Apple Pay. Affirm’s work spans consumer finance, e-commerce, and the technology that connects shoppers, merchants, and payment products.

Backend Software Engineer II, Batch Developer Experience

Build backend tools at Affirm to speed up batch development and testing. Help improve the reliability of critical workloads through scalable systems and operational support.

Description

  • Break larger projects into smaller tasks and deliver them in planned phases
  • Work with teammates to deliver projects on schedule
  • Partner with product management, design, and analytics on ideas and decisions
  • Explain technical constraints and evaluate risks and trade-offs
  • Define and track metrics for team deliverables
  • Escalate issues and support service availability, routine operations, and on-call work
  • Take part in professional development activities, including interviews
  • Develop tools and systems that simplify batch development and testing while improving the reliability of critical workloads

Requirements

  • At least 1.5 years of software engineering experience
  • Experience designing, building, and launching backend systems
  • Proficiency in Python or Kotlin
  • Familiarity with distributed systems, AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes
  • Ability to design solutions that connect multiple software components
  • Ability to write clear, well-tested, extensible code
  • Comfort working in large codebases and debugging code written by others
  • Experience giving feedback in code reviews
  • Strong spoken and written communication skills
  • Equivalent practical experience or a bachelor’s degree in a related field

Benefits

  • Equity may be part of the total compensation package
  • Monthly allowances for health, wellness, and technology expenses
  • Medical coverage for employees and dependents fully subsidized
  • Dental and vision coverage for employees and dependents
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Generous holiday schedules
  • Employee stock purchase plan offering Affirm shares at a discount
  • Inclusive interviews with accommodations available for candidates with disabilities
  • In-person onboarding for all new hires

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