Software Engineer Ii, Backend (merchant Advocacy)

Affirm Payments

Remote, US
Base: $125,000 - $175,000 cad py; equity: grade 5 ...
Remote
3+ years backend software engineering experience
Domain-driven design and distributed systems knowledge
Experience with aws, grpc, kotlin, python, mysql, kubernetes
The role involves acting as a technical leader to build the brand new lifecycle-orchestrator service that serves as the backbone for multiple connected systems

Job Summary

  • The role involves acting as a technical leader to build the brand new lifecycle-orchestrator service that serves as the backbone for multiple connected systems.
  • Candidates must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, specifically proficiency in creating technical specs, ADRs, and project plans asynchronously.
  • Affirm offers a competitive benefits package including 100% subsidized medical coverage for employees and dependents, flexible spending wallets, and an employee stock purchase plan.

Matching Summary

The role involves acting as a technical leader to build the brand new lifecycle-orchestrator service that serves as the backbone for multiple connected systems.

Salary

Base: $125,000 - $175,000 CAD per year; Equity: Grade 5 equity rewards offered; Benefits: 100% subsidized medical, dental, vision, flexible spending wallets, and ESPP

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 3+ years backend software engineering experience
  • Domain-Driven Design and distributed systems knowledge
  • Experience with AWS, gRPC, Kotlin, Python, MySQL, Kubernetes
  • Proficiency in asynchronous communication and technical writing
  • Experience designing data models, API design, and state machines

Nice-to-have

  • Prior experience with monitoring tools like Sentry or Kibana
  • Familiarity with agentic development tools like Claude Code
  • Java programming experience
  • Snowflake database experience
  • Cross-team project leadership capabilities

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent practical experience
  • Minimum 3 years of backend software engineering experience
  • Work authorization status not specified in posting

Work Rights

Not specified

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