Software Engineer I, Backend (Servicing Platforms)

2 hours, 5 minutes ago
Contract
Entry Level
Software Development
Affirm

Affirm

Affirm offers a transparent buy now, pay later service founded in 2012 by Max Levchin. No late fees or surprises, just a responsible way to pay over time for your favorite brands.

Diversified Financial Services
1K-5K
Founded 2012

Description

  • Build backend services and pipelines that orchestrate bankruptcy workflows and hardship support.
  • Work on distributed systems, event-driven pipelines, and high-availability services.
  • Collaborate closely with product, compliance, and platform teams on foundational systems.
  • Contribute to greenfield platform development with a focus on correctness, auditability, and operational excellence.
  • Balance speed and quality to deliver business goals while preventing system downtime.
  • Communicate risks, trade-offs, and progress clearly to teammates and stakeholders.
  • Participate in growth and development activities that strengthen team culture.
  • Review code, debug existing systems, and help improve the quality of engineering output.

Requirements

  • Previous work or internship experience designing, developing, and launching backend systems at scale.
  • Experience with one of Python, Kotlin, or Java.
  • Familiarity with distributed systems and technologies such as AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes.
  • Ability to turn simple business problems into solutions involving multiple software components.
  • Ability to write clear, well-tested, and extensible code.
  • Comfort navigating a large codebase, debugging others' code, and giving code review feedback.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ownership of personal growth and a habit of proactively seeking feedback.

Benefits

  • Base pay range of 205,000 zł to 285,000 zł per year.
  • Equity eligibility through Affirm Holdings, Inc.
  • 100% subsidized medical coverage, plus dental and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
  • Monthly stipends and Flexible Spending Wallets for technology, food, lifestyle, and family-forming expenses.
  • Away Days/wellness days to take time off and recharge.
  • Learning and Development programs.
  • Parental leave.
  • Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) with shares available at a discount.
  • Remote-first work in Poland, with the flexibility to work from almost anywhere in the country.
  • Type of employment: Contract of Employment.

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