Software Engineer II, Backend (Fintech)

TL;DR

Software Engineer II, Backend (Fintech): Building scalable systems and data pipelines to power consumer credit reporting with an accent on designing robust reporting systems for Consumer Reporting Agencies. Focus on developing distributed systems and scaling financial products to ensure accuracy and reliability under growth.

Location: Remote (must be based in Poland)

Salary: 259,000 – 379,000 PLN per year

Company

Affirm is a financial services company reinventing credit by providing honest and transparent "buy now, pay later" options without hidden fees.

What you will do

• Develop and deliver scalable backend systems and data pipelines for consumer credit reporting.
• Collaborate with Product, Compliance, Servicing, and Credit teams to design reporting systems.
• Break down large projects into individual tasks and deliver them in multiple phases.
• Partner with product management, design, and analytics to evaluate technical constraints and risks.
• Monitor system availability through metrics and support on-call efforts.
• Contribute to the engineering community by participating in the interview process.

Requirements

• 1.5+ years of experience as a software engineer.
• Proficiency in Python or Kotlin.
• Experience with distributed systems, AWS, MySQL, and Spark.
• Ability to translate business scenarios into well-tested and extensible code.
• Comfortable navigating large codebases and providing feedback via code reviews.
• Must be based in Poland.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• Flexible Spending Wallets for technology, food, and lifestyle needs.
• Away Days for wellness and recharging.
• Learning & Development programs and parental benefits.
• Equity rewards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).