Software Engineer II, Backend (Infrastructure)
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Summary
About the Role
About You
- 1.5+ years of experience as a software engineer.
- Proficiency in designing, developing, and launching backend systems using Python or Kotlin.
- Familiarity with distributed systems and technologies like AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience building out cost visibility via tagging.
- Experience creating cost savings opportunities through cost analysis.
- Ability to navigate a large code base and provide feedback through code reviews.
Benefits
- 100% subsidized medical coverage for you and your dependents.
- Generous stipends for Technology, Food, and various Lifestyle needs.
- Competitive vacation and holiday schedules.
- Employee stock purchase plan at a discount.
At Affirm, we’re using today’s technology to bring significant disruptive innovation to the financial industry. We focus on improving the lives of consumers by delivering simple, honest and transparent financial products. We have roles across a variety of teams, including engineering, product, finance, operations, revenue, marketing, people and more. A note to applicants: Fake job and recruiting scams are on the rise. Affirm will never ask you to pay any upfront fees or send you any checks to purchase equipment during any part of the recruiting process. Affirm only uses legitimate company email address domains (either “@affirm.com” or "@us.greenhouse-mail.io”) to communicate with candidates via email. Affirm is also proud to be a remote-first company! Attracting great people starts by finding talent in different places. That's why we built remote work into the DNA of how we do business—but if an office space is more your style, we have offices in Chicago, New York City, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, Warsaw, Madrid and London. Not to mention we have comprehensive and award-winning benefits that were made for you. Interested in learning more? Check out our careers page and apply today! Visit affirm.com/careers for more information.