Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Affirm Banking)

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Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in software development or engineering, with a deep understanding of system design and architecture.
• Proficiency in modern programming languages such as Python, Kotlin, or similar.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of database systems (SQL, NoSQL), web frameworks, and RESTful API development.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, DevOps).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of software systems and applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and architecture.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in programming languages such as Python, Kotlin, or others as required.
• Optimize and refactor existing code to enhance performance and scalability.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior and mid-level engineers.
• Review code, provide feedback, and ensure adherence to best coding practices.
• Lead technical discussions, design reviews, and solution brainstorming sessions.
• Analyze and troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Develop innovative solutions to meet business needs, focusing on robustness, security, and performance.
• Design and implement large-scale, high-availability, and scalable systems.