Build reliable identity services at Affim through Python backend engineering, IAM operations, and automation in a remote-first environment. Work remotely from eligible Canadian provinces while supporting production identity systems.
As a Product Security Engineer II, you will combine hands-on identity and access management operations with production software engineering. You will work primarily with SailPoint, enterprise identity integrations, APIs, backend services, and CIAM-adjacent Auth0 work. The team protects Affim systems and data while making identity services easier to operate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Run access lifecycle processes, requests, certifications, and issue resolution
- Automate repetitive work with scripts, services, and workflows
- Build production backend software, APIs, tests, and integrations
- Connect SailPoint and workforce identity events with internal systems
- Maintain runbooks, metrics, and escalation support
Requirements:
- Two or more years of software engineering experience
- Write, test, and operate production-quality Python backend code
- Understand APIs, debugging, logging, error handling, and distributed systems
- Experience with GitHub, CI/CD, testing, and code review
- Familiarity with cloud environments; AWS preferred
Apply backend engineering, IAM operations, and automation skills to make Affim identity services reliable and scalable.
Identity Access Management Software Engineer in Ottawa 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.
