Software Engineer I, Backend (Consumer Payments) at Affirm

At Affirm, we are on a mission to reinvent credit by making it more transparent and honest. We provide consumers with the flexibility to buy now and pay later, ensuring they never face hidden fees or compounding interest. Our platform processes billions of dollars annually, and we are looking for dedicated individuals to help us build the high-availability systems that keep our financial network running smoothly.

The role

We are seeking a Software Engineer I to join our Consumer Payments team. This is a full-time, mid-level position based in the United Kingdom. You will work in a remote capacity, contributing to our core payment processing infrastructure while collaborating with cross-functional partners across the globe to drive our international expansion and financial performance.

Core responsibilities

• Collaborate with product managers and internal stakeholders to enhance and scale our existing payments platform.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the payments industry and the complex networks that power global transactions.
• Work closely with engineering colleagues and partners located throughout the United States and Europe to support feature development.

Skills and experience

We are looking for engineers who are eager to improve consumer financial services. To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications:

• Up to 2 years of professional experience as a software engineer.
• Strong fluency in Python for backend development.
• A genuine drive to create positive change in the financial services sector.
• An interest in the payments industry is considered a plus.
• Proficiency in the English language.

Compensation and benefits

The annual base pay range for this role in the United Kingdom is £72,300 to £104,900, with a mid-range point of £88,600. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that puts our people first:

• Remote work flexibility.
• Full health care coverage, including premiums for you and your dependents.
• Generous flexible spending wallets for technology, food, lifestyle needs, and family-forming expenses.
• Competitive vacation and holiday schedules to ensure you have time to rest.
• An employee stock purchase plan that allows you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount.

How to apply

If you are passionate about building robust systems and want to help us transform the future of consumer finance, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application through our portal. We are committed to an inclusive hiring process and are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to candidates who require individualized support.