Software Engineer II, Backend (Partner Merchant Interface)

About Affirm

Affirm is dedicated to providing transparent, predictable payment options without hidden fees or surprises, empowering consumers during important moments. Within the Decisions Foundations division, the Partner Merchant Interfaces - Integration team is expanding and seeking a Software Engineer II to lead key projects integral to our APIs used by partners and merchants, including major clients like Amazon and Stripe.

Role Overview

As part of this dynamic team, you'll collaborate with tech leads and managers to decompose large projects into manageable tasks and deliver them incrementally, ensuring on-time completion. You'll actively engage with product management, design, and analytics to influence product development by clarifying technical limitations and contributing to sound decision-making that balances risks and trade-offs.

This role also involves maintaining operational stability by creating and tracking metrics, escalating issues when necessary, and participating in "keep the lights on" and on-call support activities. Furthermore, you will foster team growth through community engagement activities such as participating in interviewing candidates.

Required Skills and Experience

• A minimum of 1.5 years' experience as a software engineer.
• Proven skills in designing, developing, and deploying backend systems, preferably with expertise in Python or Kotlin.
• Understanding of distributed system principles and familiarity with platforms and technologies such as AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes.
• Experience in creating and scaling APIs using Python or Kotlin.
• Proficient in translating simple business problems into robust, well-tested, maintainable solutions involving multiple software components.
• Ability to navigate extensive codebases, debug code written by others, and provide constructive feedback through code reviews.
• Demonstrated ownership of personal and professional growth by proactively seeking and incorporating feedback.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities to effectively collaborate with a global engineering team.
• Qualifications include relevant practical experience or a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Compensation and Benefits

This position is classified as Pay Grade L and Equity Grade 5. Base salary ranges from CAD 133,000 to CAD 183,000 annually, varying based on location, experience, and skills. Total compensation may also include monthly stipends for health, wellness, and technology expenses, as well as benefits that encompass 100% subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents. Equity rewards through Affirm Holdings, Inc. may also be available.

Work Arrangement

Affirm operates as a remote-first company, allowing most roles to be performed from nearly anywhere within the country of employment. Some roles may require occasional presence at an Affirm office, and all new hires are invited to attend an in-person onboarding experience.

Company Benefits Highlights

• Full coverage of health insurance premiums for employees and dependents.
• Monthly stipends to support personal tech setups and wellness options.
• Generous and flexible time off policies, including holidays.
• Access to an employee stock purchase plan allowing discounted purchase of company shares.

Additional Information

Affirm is committed to an inclusive recruitment process and offers accommodations for candidates with disabilities. Candidates with arrest or conviction records are also considered where legally applicable.