Software Engineer II, Backend

Join to apply for the Software Engineer II role at AffirmAffirm 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.OverviewThe Powered by Affirm (PBA) team builds the APIs and solutions that power all of Affirm’s integrations with Enterprise Merchants and Partners. We create and manage the APIs and tools that drive checkout and merchant onboarding, and we collaborate with stakeholders to design and build custom end-to-end integrated solutions.What You'll DoWith the support of your team’s tech lead and manager, break down larger projects into individual tasks, deliver them in multiple phases, and collaborate with others to ensure timely delivery of your work.Support peers and stakeholders in the product development lifecycle by collaborating with product management, design & analytics by participating in ideation, articulating technical constraints, and partnering on decisions that properly consider risks and trade-offs.Contribute to the entire API lifecycle, including designing, developing, testing, maintaining, and evolving our APIs.Support the operations and availability of your team’s artifacts by creating and monitoring metrics, escalating when needed, and supporting “keep the lights on” on-call efforts.Contribute to a sense of community on your team by engaging in growth and development activities such as participation in the interview process.What We Look ForYou have a total of 1.5+ years of experience as a software engineer.You have experience designing, developing and launching backend systems and are proficient in one of Python or Kotlin.You are familiar with the building blocks of distributed systems, and the technologies like AWS, MySQL and Kubernetes.You have mastered taking a simple problem or business scenario into a solution that interacts with multiple software components, and executing on it 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 your stakeholders.You have strong verbal and written communication skills that support effective collaboration with our global engineering team.This position requires either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.Location and CompensationLocation: Remote CanadaPay Grade: LEquity Grade: 5Base pay range per year: CAN $125,000 – $175,000. Affirm focuses on providing a simple and transparent pay structure based on location, experience, and job-related skills. Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents). Employees may be eligible for equity rewards offered by Affirm Holdings, Inc. (parent company).Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company. The majority of roles are remote; you can work almost anywhere within the country of employment. Some roles may require occasional in-office presence depending on job responsibilities.BenefitsWe’re extremely proud to offer competitive benefits anchored to our core value of people come first. Highlights include:Health care coverage – Affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependentsFlexible Spending Wallets – generous stipends for spending on technology, food, various lifestyle needs, and family forming expensesTime off – competitive vacation and holiday schedules to rest and rechargeESPP – Employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discountWe believe it’s On Us to provide an inclusive interview experience for all, including people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available during the hiring process. By clicking "Submit Application," you acknowledge that you have read Affirm's Global Candidate Privacy Notice and consent to the collection, processing, and storage of your personal information as described therein.EEO notices and other disclosures may be included as required by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr