Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Identity Decisioning)

Affirm
US - Florida - Miami
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  • Job Type: Full time
  • 2 days ago

Job Description

Set the team's technical strategy and lead delivery of critical projects, collaborating with product, design, analytics, and engineering partners to manage technical risks and trade-offs. Own operational readiness and system availability, establish quality and design standards, and develop team members through feedback and technical guidance.

Requirements: Requires 8 or more years of experience designing, developing, and launching scalable backend systems, with experience in highly available distributed systems and technologies such as Python or Kotlin, AWS, MySQL, Spark, and Kubernetes. Candidates should have led major technical initiatives, write clear high-quality code, work effectively through ambiguity, and communicate well; equivalent practical experience or a related bachelor's degree is accepted.

Key Skills: Backend System Design, Python, Kotlin, Distributed Systems, AWS, MySQL, Spark, Kubernetes, Technical Strategy, System Architecture, High Availability, Identity Decisioning, Know Your Customer (KYC), User Lifecycle Management, Operational Ownership, Cross-Functional Collaboration

Benefits: Health Coverage, Health and Wellness Stipends, Technology Stipend, Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance




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