Lead Affrim’s observability platform remotely in Canada, combining backend architecture with telemetry expertise across high-volume distributed systems. As Staff Software Engineer and technical lead, you will shape observability strategy while remaining hands-on. The platform processes 200+ TB daily across hundreds of services and 80+ Kubernetes clusters. Your work will advance wide events, log sampling, and instrumentation for agentic development. Key Responsibilities:
Own telemetry pipeline architecture, reliability, performance, and cost Design log sampling strategies preserving incident investigation signals Shape observability practices for AI coding agents and reviews Define technical strategy and lead cross-functional projects Mentor six engineers through feedback, guidance, and example Requirements:
8+ years designing and launching backend systems at scale Python or Kotlin experience developing distributed backend systems AWS, MySQL, Flink, Kubernetes, OpenTelemetry, Kafka, or Terraform Experience operating high-volume metrics, logs, or traces Strong communication across global engineering teams Bring scalable backend engineering, observability judgment, and technical leadership to Affrim’s remote Canada platform team.
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Staff Observability Backend Engineer in Edmonton employer: Affirm, Inc.
Affirm is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, particularly for the Staff Backend Engineer role in Canada. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to mentor fellow engineers and lead impactful projects that align with business goals, all while enjoying the flexibility of a remote work environment that promotes work-life balance.
