Senior Software Engineer, Backend – Reliability Platform

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

📋 Description

• Design and develop a cutting-edge reliability platform for Affirm’s production systems.

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

• Guide engineers through unclear and open-ended challenges while providing support throughout the delivery process.

• Collaborate with product management, design, and analytics during the ideation and decision-making phases.

• Clearly communicate technical limitations and assess risks and trade-offs.

• Identify and spearhead the resolution of project, process, technology, and business-related issues.

• Enhance operations and availability by creating and monitoring metrics, escalating issues as necessary, and participating in ongoing operational efforts and on-call responsibilities.

• Establish and refine standards for code reviews and design.

• Promote quality and ownership through writing and technical presentations.

• Cultivate team talent through constructive feedback, guidance, and leading by example.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 4 years of experience as a software engineer.

• Proven experience in designing, developing, and deploying scalable backend systems.

• Proficient in Python, Kotlin, AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes.

• Experience in deploying web applications using declarative UI frameworks like React or Vue.

• Practical knowledge of LLMs or AI frameworks for automation and guidance, including the use of guardrails and citations.

• Experience in outlining technical plans for major features or system components.

• Ability to write high-quality, clear, and reusable code.

• Expertise in safely implementing significant changes in large codebases.

• Experience in developing tools and methodologies to facilitate safe large-scale code modifications.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with global engineering teams.

• Equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.

• Candidates must reside in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, or Saskatchewan.

🏝️ Benefits

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

• 100% subsidized medical insurance.

• Dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents.

• Comprehensive health care coverage with all premiums paid for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents.

• Flexible Spending Wallets with stipends for technology, food, various lifestyle needs, and family planning expenses.

• Competitive vacation and holiday schedules.

• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) that allows employees to acquire Affirm shares at a discount.

• Reasonable accommodations available during the hiring process.