Mid-Level Identity Backend Engineer

Build secure identity services at Affirm using Python or Kotlin while working remotely from eligible Canadian provinces. Authentication is central to this customer-facing engineering work.
As a mid-engineering Software Engineer II in Information Security, you will contribute to customer identity and access management capabilities. You will develop backend services and application programming interfaces supporting registration, login, authorization, and account lifecycle flows. The work spans B2C and B2B experiences, with experienced engineers providing mentorship.

Key Responsibilities:

Build authentication features including MFA, step-up authentication, and device binding
Develop backend services and APIs in Python or Kotlin
Integrate Okta, Auth0, and Forge Rock with applications
Write tests, review code, and deploy scoped features
Debug services using logs and metrics to improve reliability
Requirements:
Ability to write, test, and debug software
Python, Kotlin, or similar programming language experience
Understanding of APIs, data structures, databases, and version control
Curiosity about authentication and secure customer experiences
Clear communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities
Develop identity backend expertise through secure APIs, authentication features, testing, debugging, and mentorship at Affirm.