Business Systems Architect

Overview Join to apply for the Business Systems Architect role at Affirm . Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, offering consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without hidden fees or compounding interest. As a Business Systems Architect, you will lead the design of scalable enterprise solutions connecting Salesforce, Snowflake, and Workato to power 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 Affirm’s growth, driving secure, automated, and data‑centric solutions across engineering, product, sales, marketing, customer success, legal, and finance. 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. Capacity for understanding intricate system architecture where data flows through interconnected systems managed by various teams. Experience in system implementations, user acceptance testing, and related documentation. Experience in 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. Compensation Base Pay Grade: LEquity Grade: 5Base pay range per year: $125,000 – $175,000Affirm provides a transparent pay structure based on location, experience, and job‑related skills, with monthly stipends for health, wellness, and tech spending, and 100% subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents. Eligible employees may receive equity rewards offered by Affirm Holdings, Inc. Benefits Health care coverage – Affirm 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 expenses. Time off – competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing time to rest and recharge. ESPP – An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount. Affirm is proud to be a remote‑first company. The majority of roles can be performed from anywhere within the country of employment, with occasional on‑site requirements as needed. We believe It’s On Us to provide an inclusive interview experience for all, including people with disabilities, and we provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Affirm will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr