At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead backend system design and collaborate on major projects in a remote setting.
- Company: Join Affir, a forward-thinking company focused on Trust and Safety Foundations.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, remote work flexibility, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Mentor fellow engineers and enhance team culture while navigating complex projects.
- Why this job: Shape technical strategies and make a real impact in a dynamic team environment.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in backend development with expertise in Python or Kotlin and AWS.
The predicted salary is between 121455 - 148445 $ per year.
Lead technical strategy as a Staff Backend Engineer with Affir in a remote setting.
Leverage your expertise in Python or Kotlin to build scalable systems for Trust and Safety Foundations.
In this remote role, you will take on crucial responsibilities in shaping technical strategies and managing major projects as part of the Checkout Engineering team.
With over eight years of experience, you'll collaborate across teams to instill operational reliability, define engineering standards, and mentor fellow engineers.
You’ll also enhance the culture of quality and ownership within your team, ensuring sustainable system design and operations.
Key
Responsibilities
- Design long-term technical strategies for backend systems
- Collaborate with product management and analytics teams
- Advocate for best engineering practices and processes
- Ensure your team's systems are well monitored and supported
- Lead talent development through feedback and guidance
Requirements
- 8+ years in backend system design and development
- Proficiency in Python or Kotlin and AWS technologies
- Strong track record of building distributed systems
- Excellent communication skills across global teams
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
This role demands a strong technical acumen to navigate complex projects while fostering growth and collaboration. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Staff Backend Engineer employer: Affirm
At Affirm, we pride ourselves on being a remote-first employer that values flexibility and inclusivity, allowing our Machine Learning Engineers to thrive in a supportive environment. With comprehensive health coverage, generous time-off policies, and opportunities for professional growth, we empower our employees to take ownership of their careers while contributing to meaningful projects that redefine credit. Join us in a culture that prioritizes transparency and collaboration, where your contributions directly impact the future of financial technology.
