Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Merchant Interfaces)

Summary

Join our team as a seasoned Sr. Software Engineer to lead projects and initiatives on the Merchant Interfaces Team, working with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and architecture.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a software engineer with leadership responsibilities and experience mentoring junior engineers
• Passion for working with cross-functional teams including Product, Design, Analytics and Business teams
• Proficiency in modern programming languages such as Python, Kotlin, or similar
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of database systems (SQL, NoSQL), web frameworks, and RESTful API development
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, DevOps)

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of software systems and applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and architecture
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in programming languages such as Python, Kotlin, or others as required
• Optimize and refactor existing code to enhance performance and scalability
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior and mid-level engineers
• Review code, provide feedback, and ensure adherence to best coding practices
• Lead technical discussions, design reviews, and solution brainstorming sessions
• Analyze and troubleshoot complex technical issues
• Develop innovative solutions to meet business needs, focusing on robustness, security, and performance

Benefits

• 100% subsidized medical coverage
• Dental and vision for you and your dependents
• Monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending
• Competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to take time off to rest and recharge
• ESPP - An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount