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# Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Loan Origination and Reporting)

- **Company:** Affirm
- **Location:** Palo Alto, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Airflow, Amazon Web Services, Batch Processing, Code Review, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), MySQL, Apache Spark, Backend, Kotlin, Kubernetes, Data Management, Api Design, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25303_958e5497d9f29a617f710d3ff5fd9554

## About the Role

Build and scale data platforms and services for real-time loan origination and financial reporting. Lead engineers through technical ambiguity, manage quarterly goals, and foster a culture of quality through design standards and mentorship.

Requirements: Requires 4+ years of experience in backend systems using Python or Kotlin, with expertise in distributed systems and data pipelines using Spark and Airflow. Candidates should have a track record of designing scalable components and strong communication skills.

Key Skills: Backend Development, Python, Kotlin, AWS, MySQL, Kubernetes, Spark, Airflow, Distributed Systems, Data Pipelines, Batch Processing, System Design, Technical Leadership, Code Review, API Design, Scalability