Staff Backend Engineer at Affir
3 days ago
Edmonton AB, Edmonton Census Division, AB; Alberta, Canada
Affirm
Full-time
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Lead technical strategy as a Staff Backend Engineer with Affir in a remote setting. Leverage your expertise in Python or Kotlin to build scalable systems for Trust and Safety Foundations.
In this remote role, you will take on crucial responsibilities in shaping technical strategies and managing major projects as part of the Checkout Engineering team. With over eight years of experience, you'll collaborate across teams to instill operational reliability, define engineering standards, and mentor fellow engineers. You’ll also enhance the culture of quality and ownership within your team, ensuring sustainable system design and operations.
Key Responsibilities
• Design long-term technical strategies for backend systems
• Collaborate with product management and analytics teams
• Advocate for best engineering practices and processes
• Ensure your team's systems are well monitored and supported
• Lead talent development through feedback and guidance
Requirements:
• 8+ years in backend system design and development
• Proficiency in Python or Kotlin and AWS technologies
• Strong track record of building distributed systems
• Excellent communication skills across global teams
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required This role demands a strong technical acumen to navigate complex projects while fostering growth and collaboration. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Key Responsibilities
• Design long-term technical strategies for backend systems
• Collaborate with product management and analytics teams
• Advocate for best engineering practices and processes
• Ensure your team's systems are well monitored and supported
• Lead talent development through feedback and guidance
Requirements:
• 8+ years in backend system design and development
• Proficiency in Python or Kotlin and AWS technologies
• Strong track record of building distributed systems
• Excellent communication skills across global teams
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required This role demands a strong technical acumen to navigate complex projects while fostering growth and collaboration. #J-18808-Ljbffr