Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Consumer)
Core
Lead backend engineering for Affirm's consumer app, web checkout, and account tools to enable pay-over-time experiences.
Role type
Senior Staff Backend Engineer (Consumer)
Builds
Affirm mobile app, web checkout flows, and user account management tools
Domain
Fintech / Consumer Finance / Distributed Systems
Required skills
Python, Kotlin, AWS, MySQL, Kubernetes, distributed systems design, technical planning, codebase refactoring, on-call operations, team leadership, code review standards
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Python, Kotlin, AWS, MySQL, Kubernetes
Responsibilities
Own and deliver quarterly team goals; lead engineers through ambiguity; collaborate with product/design on technical constraints; identify and solve process/technology issues; monitor system metrics and support on-call; set code review and design standards; develop team talent
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities