Backend Senior Software Engineer, Identity
VantaFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates should have at least 1.5 years of experience as a software engineer, with proficiency in Python or Kotlin. Experience designing, developing, and launching backend systems and APIs at scale is required, along with familiarity with distributed systems concepts and technologies like AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes. Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to growth and feedback are also essential.
The Software Engineer II will break down large projects into manageable tasks, deliver them in phases, and collaborate with product management, design, and analytics teams. Responsibilities include supporting the operations and availability of team systems through monitoring and on-call duties, contributing to team community through participation in interviews and growth activities, and writing clear, well-tested, and extensible code for high-availability, low-latency backend systems.
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.