Software Engineer I, Backend (Fintech)

TL;DR

Software Engineer I, Backend (Fintech): Building a robust recovery platform to maximize the recovery of delinquent users with an accent on high availability and system reliability. Focus on developing recovery strategies, managing loan lifecycles, and scaling backend services.

Location: Remote (Must be based in Poland)

Salary: 203,000 - 303,000 PLN per year

Company

Affirm is a fintech company reinventing credit by providing honest and transparent buy-now-pay-later services without hidden fees or compounding interest.

What you will do

• Develop and implement recovery strategies for loans in the delinquency phase of their lifecycle.
• Build next-generation platform solutions to manage growing volumes while ensuring high availability.
• Collaborate with product managers and backbook risk teams to create visibility regarding technical risks and trade-offs.
• Contribute to the team's goals by writing clear, well-tested, and extensible code.
• Engage in code reviews and debugging to maintain high system quality.

Requirements

• Location: Must be based in Poland.
• Previous work or internship experience designing and launching backend systems at scale.
• Proficiency in either Python or Kotlin.
• Familiarity with AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes.
• Understanding of the building blocks of distributed systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for collaboration with global teams.

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.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) and equity rewards.
• Comprehensive parental benefits and learning & development programs.