Software Engineer II, Backend – Payments

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

📋 Description

• Decompose larger projects into smaller tasks and deliver them over multiple phases.

• Work collaboratively with team members, product management, design, and analytics to enhance product development.

• Clearly communicate technical limitations and contribute to decision-making while considering risks and trade-offs.

• Establish and track metrics that support system operations and availability.

• Raise issues as necessary and assist with maintenance and on-call responsibilities.

• Engage in growth and development initiatives, including participation in the interview process.

• Design, develop, and deploy backend systems and APIs on a large scale.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 1.5 years of experience as a software engineer.

• Experience in designing, developing, and launching backend systems.

• Proficient in Python or Kotlin.

• Knowledge of distributed systems foundational elements.

• Familiarity with AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes.

• Experience in designing, developing, and launching scalable APIs.

• Ability to translate business challenges into solutions that involve multiple software components.

• Capability to write clear, well-tested, and maintainable code.

• Comfortable navigating extensive codebases.

• Experience with debugging and code reviews.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

🏝️ Benefits

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

• 100% subsidized medical coverage for employees and their dependents.

• Dental and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.

• Flexible time off policy.

• Generous holiday calendar.

• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) offering discounted Affirm stock to employees.

• Remote-first work flexibility.

• Inclusive interview process accommodations for candidates with disabilities.

• In-person onboarding experience provided for all new hires.