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. 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 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. Proficiency in Salesforce Apex (required) and SOQL (required), Snowflake, and other reporting tools. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills. Knowledge of 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. Comfortable in unstructured environments, balancing long‑term architecture with quick wins that drive business impact. Understanding intricate system architecture where data flows through interconnected systems managed by various teams. Experience with 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 Pay Grade: L Equity Grade: 5 Base pay range per year: $125,000 – $175,000 (actual entry pay varies by location, experience, and job‑related skills). Compensation may include monthly stipends for health, wellness, and tech spending, and benefits such as 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for employees and dependents, and equity rewards as offered by the parent company. 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 take time to rest and recharge. ESPP – an employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares at a discount. Affirm is proud to be a remote‑first company. The majority of roles can be performed remotely; occasional office presence may be required based on role responsibilities. We are committed to 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. Affirm acknowledges that you have read our Global Candidate Privacy Notice and give informed consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of your personal information as described therein. Equal Opportunity Employer Affirm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, people of color, people with disabilities, and all other protected groups are encouraged to apply. Applicants with arrest and conviction records may be considered for positions that can be performed in Los Angeles or San Francisco pursuant to local Fair Chance Ordinances. #J-18808-Ljbffr