Senior Backend Software Engineer

Leading a team of engineers in a remote capacity, the full-time Senior Backend Software Engineer will own quarterly goals, solve complex problems, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance Affirm's APIs and solutions for Enterprise Merchants and Partners. Key responsibilities Own and deliver quarterly goals while guiding engineers through ambiguity to address open-ended problems Collaborate with product management, design, and analytics throughout the product development lifecycle, articulating technical constraints and advocating for risk-aware decisions Proactively identify and lead the resolution of project, process, technology, or business issues while fostering a culture of quality and ownership within the team Required qualifications 4+ years of experience designing, developing, and launching backend systems at scale using languages such as Python or Kotlin Proven track record of developing highly available distributed systems with technologies like AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes Experience in defining technical plans for significant features or system components with a focus on elegant and extensible design Demonstrated ability to make significant changes in a large code base and implement tools and practices for safe modifications Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience