Senior Software Engineer, Backend – Card Acquisition

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Poland.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of and achieve quarterly objectives for the team.

• Guide engineers through complex, undefined challenges and facilitate successful delivery.

• Work collaboratively with product management, design, and analytics during the entire product development cycle.

• Engage in brainstorming sessions, clearly communicate technical limitations, and collaborate on risk management and trade-off decisions.

• Recognize and lead the resolution of issues related to projects, processes, technology, and business operations.

• Manage team operations and availability, encompassing monitoring, triage rotations, playbooks, policies, testing, alerting, and on-call responsibilities.

• Establish or enhance code review and design standards, advocating for them through documentation and technical presentations.

• Foster team talent through constructive feedback, guidance, and by setting a strong example.

• Participate in an essential on-call rotation.

• Outline a long-term technical strategy and create efficient, accessible user experiences that influence conversion, retention, and growth.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in designing, developing, and deploying backend systems at scale.

• Proficiency in Python or Kotlin.

• Proven experience in developing highly available distributed systems.

• Familiarity with AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes.

• Capability to establish technical plans for major features or system components.

• Expertise in creating elegant, simple, and extensible system designs.

• Ability to produce high-quality, understandable code.

• Skillful in making substantial changes to large codebases safely.

• Experience in developing tools and methodologies for safe codebase modifications.

• Demonstrated proactive approach to professional development and seeking feedback.

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.

🏝️ Benefits

• Monthly stipends for health, wellness, and technology expenses.

• Full medical coverage for employees and their dependents at no cost.

• Dental and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.

• Flexible Spending Wallets for technology, food, and lifestyle expenses.

• Wellness days, also known as Away Days, to take time off work to recharge.

• Opportunities for learning and development programs.

• Parental benefits available.

• Access to Employee Resource & Community Groups.

• Creative tax benefits, subject to relevant laws and company policies.

• Competitive vacation and holiday schedules.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) that allows you to purchase shares of Affirm at a discounted rate.

• Equity rewards may be provided by Affirm Holdings, Inc.