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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing scalable backend systems, with a strong focus on high-quality code and engineering standards. Proven ability to lead teams through complex problem-solving and foster professional growth through mentorship and feedback.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Backend System DesignPython ProgrammingAWS ExperienceKubernetes ProficiencyCode Review Standards
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Hard Skills
Backend DevelopmentDistributed SystemsCodebase ManagementTechnical PlanningMaintainable Code Development
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsTeam LeadershipMentorshipProblem-SolvingCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
AWSMySQLKubernetes
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Related Field
Industry Keywords
Product Development LifecycleTechnical ConstraintsMetrics MonitoringOn-Call SupportEngineering Standards
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAWSDistributed SystemsKotlinKubernetesMySQLPython
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Own and deliver quarterly goals for the team
- Lead engineers through ambiguity to solve open-ended problems
- Support team members throughout delivery
- Collaborate with product management, design, and analytics throughout the product development lifecycle
- Participate in ideation and articulate technical constraints
- Partner on decisions considering risks and trade-offs
- Identify and lead resolution of project, process, technology, and business issues
- Create and monitor metrics for team artifacts
- Escalate issues and support keep-the-lights-on and on-call efforts
- Set and improve code review and design standards
- Advocate for engineering standards through writing and tech talks
- Develop talent through feedback, guidance, and leading by example
Requirements
What you’ll need- 4+ years of experience designing, developing, and launching backend systems at scale
- Experience with languages such as Python or Kotlin
- Track record developing highly available distributed systems
- Experience with AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes
- Ability to define technical plans for significant features or system components
- Elegant, simple, and extensible design skills
- High-quality, maintainable code development
- Proficiency making significant changes in large codebases safely
- Experience developing tools and practices to support safe codebase changes
- Proactive ownership of professional growth and feedback-seeking
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- Experience training and deploying production models is nice to have
Benefits
Comp & perks- 100% subsidized medical coverage for employees and dependents
- Dental and vision coverage for employees and dependents
- Monthly tech setup stipend
- Monthly health and wellness spending stipends
- Flexible time off
- Generous holiday calendars
- Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) allowing employees to buy Affirm stock at a discount
- Remote-first work flexibility
- In-person onboarding experience for all new hires
- Inclusive interview process and accommodations for candidates with disabilities