Software Engineer II, Backend (Consumer Authentication)

Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, and they are seeking a Software Engineer II in Backend for their Consumer Authentication Engineering team. This role involves building secure account creation and access experiences while balancing user experience with security, regulatory, and compliance requirements.ResponsibilitiesBreak down larger projects into individual tasks, deliver them in multiple phases, and collaborate with others to ensure timely delivery of your workSupport peers and stakeholders in the product development lifecycle by collaborating with product management, design & analytics by participating in ideation, articulating technical constraints, and partnering on decisions that properly consider risks and trade-offsSupport the operations and availability of your team’s artifacts by creating and monitoring metrics, escalating when needed, and supporting 'keep the lights on' & on-call effortsContribute to a sense of community on your team by engaging in growth and development activities such as participation in the interview processSkills1.5+ years of experience as a software engineerExperience designing, developing and launching backend systemsProficient in one of Python or KotlinFamiliar with the building blocks of distributed systemsFamiliar with technologies like AWS, MySQL and KubernetesMastered taking a simple problem or business scenario into a solution that interacts with multiple software componentsExecuted on solutions by writing clear, easily understood, well tested and extensible codeComfortable navigating a large code base and debugging others' codeAbility to provide feedback to other engineers through code reviewsDemonstrated ownership of personal growth and proactively seeking feedbackStrong verbal and written communication skills that support effective collaborationBenefitsHealth care coverage - Affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependentsFlexible Spending Wallets - generous stipends for spending on Technology, Food, various Lifestyle needs, and family forming expensesTime off - competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to take time off to rest and rechargeESPP - An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discountCompany OverviewAffirm is a financial technology services company that offers installment loans to consumers at the point of sale. It was founded in 2012, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.affirm.com.



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