Business Systems Architect

Affirm 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. As a Business Systems Architect, you’ll lead the design of scalable enterprise solutions connecting Salesforce, Snowflake, and Workato — powering automation and data‑driven decision‑making across our Revenue, Finance, and Product organizations. You’ll shape the technical vision, establish architectural standards, and partner cross‑functionally to build an ecosystem that scales with the company’s growth. We are searching for an experienced architect who can navigate ambiguity, craft strategy, and drive execution. This role sits at the intersection of business strategy and technical design, partnering with stakeholders in Engineering, Product, Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, Legal, and Finance to deliver scalable, secure, and automated solutions that power data‑driven decision‑making and operational excellence. What You’ll Do Develop and execute a comprehensive enterprise‑scale architecture strategy for Business Systems aligned with organizational goals. Architect scalable systems and integrations across Salesforce, Snowflake, and other core business applications to enable unified data flow and process automation. Own the integration strategy using Workato and API frameworks to connect GTM and back‑office systems efficiently and securely. Partner with business and data teams to define source‑of‑truth models and ensure consistent data definitions across platforms, and maintain strong data governance. Design and document system architecture, data contracts, and integration patterns to support new initiatives and ongoing enhancements. Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies that strengthen the business systems stack, improve data quality, or enhance user experience. Establish governance standards for APIs, automation, and metadata management to maintain system integrity and scalability. Lead technical implementation and coordinate with developers and admins to ensure delivery quality, performance, and compliance with enterprise standards. Collaborate with InfoSec and Compliance teams to uphold security and privacy requirements in system design and data movement. Oversee the implementation, integration, and upgrades of enterprise business systems (e.g., Salesforce, IronClad, Snowflake, Workato, Gong). Address system issues promptly and develop long‑term solutions to prevent recurring problems. What We Look For 7+ years of experience in Business Systems, Enterprise Applications, or Solution Architecture roles. Hands‑on expertise with Salesforce (Sales/Service/Experience Clouds), including data model design, integrations, and automation best practices. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, IT, Business Administration, or a related field. Demonstrated ability to take initiative while collaborating closely with teammates, learning from others, and sharing insights with the broader team. Salesforce Apex (required), SOQL (required), Snowflake and other reporting tools. Strong skills in analytical thinking, problem‑solving, and organization. Knowledgeable in Quote‑to‑Cash processes and systems such as Salesforce CPQ. Extensive cross‑functional experience with excellent collaboration skills, capable of working with all levels of management across diverse functional teams. Ability to thrive in unstructured environments, balancing long‑term architecture with quick wins that drive business impact. Capability to understand intricate system architecture where data flows through interconnected systems managed by various teams. Experience in system implementations, user acceptance testing, and related documentation. Experience using tools such as Gearset or GitHub Actions to support CI/CD pipelines. Nice to have: Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA), Salesforce Certified Integration Architect, and Salesforce Certified Data Architect. Base Pay Grade – LEquity Grade – 5Affirm focuses on 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 monthly stipends for health, wellness, tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents). Employees may also be eligible for equity rewards offered by the parent company. CAN base pay range per year: $125,000 – $175,000 Affirm is proud to be a remote‑first company The majority of roles are remote, and you can work almost anywhere within the country of employment. In proximal roles, there is flexibility to work remotely, but occasional onsite work at the assigned office may be required. A limited number of roles remain strictly office‑based due to nature of responsibilities. Benefits Health care coverage – the company covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents. Flexible Spending Wallets – generous stipends for technology, food, lifestyle needs, and family‑forming expenses. Time off – competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to rest and recharge. ESPP – an employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares at a discount. We believe it’s on us to provide an inclusive interview experience for all, including people with disabilities. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to candidates in need of individualized support during the hiring process. For U.S. positions that could be performed in Los Angeles or San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. By clicking ‘Submit Application,’ you acknowledge that you have read the company’s Global Candidate Privacy Notice and hereby give informed consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of your personal information as described therein. Seniority level: Mid‑Senior levelEmployment type: Full‑timeJob function: Engineering and Information Technology #J-18808-Ljbffr