Senior Software Engineer, Backend (PBA - Growth)
Core
Lead backend engineering for APIs and solutions powering Affirm's integrations with Enterprise Merchants and Partners, driving checkout and merchant onboarding.
Role type
Senior IC backend engineer (team lead)
Builds
APIs, tools, and end-to-end integrated solutions for merchant onboarding and checkout
Domain
Fintech / B2B Enterprise Integrations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Backend system design, distributed systems, Python, Kotlin, AWS, MySQL, Kubernetes, technical planning, codebase refactoring, code review standards, team mentorship
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Python, Kotlin, AWS, MySQL, Kubernetes
Responsibilities
Own and deliver quarterly team goals, lead engineers through ambiguity, collaborate on product lifecycle decisions, monitor system metrics and availability, set code review and design standards, develop team talent
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership