Senior Backend Engineer - Python/AWS
MoovFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates should have 5+ years of experience building backend systems at scale using Python or Kotlin. Experience with distributed systems and infrastructure using AWS, MySQL/PostgreSQL, and Kubernetes is required. Strong system design skills, proficiency in SQL, familiarity with CI/CD practices, and strong communication skills are also necessary. A proactive, ownership-driven mindset is essential, and participation in an on-call rotation is a requirement. Experience with Snowflake, dbt, Airflow, or Chronosphere, as well as background in fraud prevention or fintech, are considered nice-to-haves.
The Senior Software Engineer will own and deliver quarterly goals, leading engineers through ambiguity and solving open-ended problems. They will design and implement backend services and APIs using Python or Kotlin within a microservice and event-driven architecture. Responsibilities include shaping the team's roadmap, collaborating on technical design, and driving project execution. The engineer will partner with management to elevate quality standards and evolve engineering processes. They will collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders to build scalable fraud tooling and infrastructure, proactively identify system improvements, and contribute to operational excellence through observability, incident response, and an on-call rotation. Fostering a culture of ownership, inclusion, and craftsmanship through mentoring and upholding high standards is also key.
Provides buy now, pay later financing solutions
Affirm offers point-of-sale financing solutions as an alternative to traditional credit cards. It allows consumers to make purchases and pay over time through installment plans, often without hidden fees or deferred interest. Affirm partners with merchants to integrate its payment solutions into online and in-store shopping experiences, using user-friendly plugins and APIs. The company generates revenue from interest and fees on loans to consumers, as well as fees from merchants for offering its financing options. Affirm also provides a merchant dashboard for transaction processing and promotional tools to help businesses market these financing options effectively. The goal of Affirm is to empower consumers with flexible payment options while providing value to merchants in the e-commerce and retail markets.