Software Engineer I, Backend (Collections)

Overview

Software Engineer I (Backend) for Affirm’s Collections team, building backend platform solutions for loan recovery during delinquency.

What you'll do

• Manage loans throughout the delinquency phase and implement recovery strategies.
• Build collections solutions with product and engineering partners.
• Contribute to projects supporting the team’s goals.
• Participate in an on-call rotation as a role requirement.
• Balance speed and quality to meet business goals while preventing downtime.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to surface risks and trade-offs.
• Engage in growth and development activities to support team community.

What you'll need

• Previous work or internship experience designing, developing, and launching backend systems at scale.
• Experience using either Python or Kotlin.
• Familiarity with distributed systems building blocks.
• Experience with AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes.
• Ability to write clear, well-tested, extensible backend code that integrates multiple components.
• Comfort debugging large codebases and performing code reviews.
• Strong verbal and written communication for collaboration with a global engineering team.

Details

• Location: Remote Spain.
• Employment type: Contract of Employment.