Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Identity International)

Affirm · IT

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Full Time£142,000 - £190,000 per yearPosted Aug 28, 2026

Source: Affirm

AT A GLANCE
Eligibility
Not available
Category
IT
Salary
£142,000 - £190,000 per year
Employment
Full Time
Experience
Staff
Posted
Aug 28, 2026

This role’s source listing does not include Hungary as an eligible location.

Affirm is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for their Identity International team to build backend systems for global expansion, exclusively for candidates based in the UK.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you will define technical strategy, mentor team members, and oversee critical backend services within the International Expansion Unit. This role operates at the intersection of complex regulatory requirements and distributed systems architecture, ensuring Affirm scales reliably across new global markets.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Remote UK
£142,000 - £190,000 Annual salary
Staff level seniority
Identity and International Expansion focus
Full medical coverage for dependents

What You’ll Bring

8+ Years of experience designing and launching backend systems at scale
Proficiency in Python or Kotlin
Extensive track record of developing highly available distributed systems
Experience with AWS, MySQL, Spark and Kubernetes
Proven track record of delivering major features or system components
Strong verbal and written communication skills

What You’ll Get

100% Subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents
Monthly stipends for technology, food, lifestyle and family forming expenses
Employee stock purchase plan
Competitive vacation and holiday schedules

About the Company

Affirm is a financial technology company focused on providing transparent credit solutions, offering buy now, pay later options to consumers without hidden fees. The company emphasizes a remote-first culture and is deeply involved in building scalable, mission-critical financial infrastructure.

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