Backend Software Engineer at Affirm

Elevate your backend engineering career with Affirm’s remote team in Canada, specializing in Redis and Valkey Cache Services. Drive innovation in data infrastructure while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.

Join Affirm as a Software Engineer II, focusing on backend systems and cache service scaling. With at least two years of experience, expertise in Python or Kotlin, and a solid understanding of distributed systems, you'll contribute to mission-critical infrastructure projects.

Your role involves hands-on problem-solving and system optimization in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and scale Cache Services on Redis and Valkey

• Automate and optimize cluster management processes

• Collaborate on caching strategies with client teams

• Define service-level objectives and develop alerts

• Support the team with product lifecycle collaboration

Requirements:

• 2+ years as a software engineer

• Proficient in Python or Kotlin programming

• Experience with AWS, MySQL, and Terraform

• Knowledge of Redis and in-memory data storage

• Capability to handle on-call incidents and debugging

Join Affirm to expand your skills while contributing to meaningful financial solutions.