Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Merchant & Partner Lifecycle)

Affirm · IT

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Full Time153,000 - 213,000 CAD per yearPosted Aug 18, 2026

Source: Affirm

AT A GLANCE
Eligibility
Not available
Category
IT
Salary
153,000 - 213,000 CAD per year
Employment
Full Time
Experience
Senior
Posted
Aug 18, 2026

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

Affirm is hiring a Senior Backend Software Engineer to lead lifecycle-orchestrator service development, 100% remote within Canada.

As a technical leader within the Merchant & Partner Lifecycle team, you will design the platform backbone to scale merchant operations globally. The role involves mentoring engineers, driving technical strategy, and modernizing core services to improve system availability and maintainability.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Remote Canada location
Annual salary 153,000-213,000 CAD
Senior level role
Full-time remote
Equity rewards included

What You’ll Bring

5+ Years of experience as a backend software engineer
Proficiency with Domain-Driven Design and distributed systems
Experience designing and launching backend systems with AWS, Kotlin, and Python
Strong knowledge of API design, data models, and event-driven architecture
Excellent asynchronous communication skills for technical documentation and project planning

What You’ll Get

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

About the Company

Affirm is a financial technology company that provides consumer credit services with a focus on transparency and flexibility. The company is remote-first and builds architectural solutions for cross-platform merchant integrations.

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