Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Merchant Interfaces)

Affirm

89d • $169,000 - $240,000

About The Position

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. The Partner Merchant Interface (PMI) team builds the APIs and solutions that powers Affirm’s integrations with Enterprise Merchants and Partners. We create and manage the APIs and tools that drive checkout and merchant onboarding, and we collaborate with stakeholders to design and build custom end-to-end integrated solutions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a software engineer.
• Experience designing, developing and launching backend systems.
• Proficiency in Python or Kotlin.
• Familiarity with distributed systems and technologies like AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes.
• Ability to write clear, well-tested, and extensible code.
• Comfortable navigating a large code base and providing feedback through code reviews.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Break down larger projects into individual tasks and deliver them in multiple phases.
• Collaborate with peers and stakeholders in the product development lifecycle.
• Contribute to the entire API lifecycle, including designing, developing, testing, maintaining, and evolving APIs.
• Support the operations and availability of team artifacts by creating and monitoring metrics.
• Engage in growth and development activities such as participation in the interview process.

Benefits

• 100% subsidized medical coverage for you and your dependents.
• Generous stipends for spending on Technology, Food, various Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses.
• Competitive vacation and holiday schedules.
• Employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees