Senior Software Engineer, Backend; Streaming Infrastructure
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Toronto, Ontario, M5A, Canada
Listed on 2026-02-28
Toronto, Ontario, M5A, Canada
Listing for:
Affirm
Remote/Work from Home
position Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
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Software Development
Software Engineer, Backend Developer, Cloud Engineer - Software
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Employer Industry: Financial Technology
Why consider this job opportunity
Salary up to $200,000 per year
Comprehensive benefits package including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental, and vision for you and your dependents
Generous stipends for technology, food, lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses
Flexible work environment with remote work options across Canada
Opportunity to work on innovative projects in a supportive and collaborative culture
Employee stock purchase plan allowing you to buy shares at a discount
What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)
Own and deliver quarterly goals for your team, guiding engineers through ambiguity to solve open-ended problems
Collaborate with product management, design, and analytics throughout the product development lifecycle
Identify and advocate for solutions to project, process, technology, or business issues
Monitor team artifacts and support operational availability through metrics and on‑call efforts
Foster a culture of quality by setting code review standards and mentoring team members
What is Required (Qualifications)
Minimum of 4 years of experience designing, developing, and launching backend systems at scale with languages such as Python or Kotlin
Proven experience in developing highly available distributed systems using AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes
Expertise in at least one stream processing framework like Spark, Samza, Flink, or Beam
Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with a global team
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience
How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
Experience with the Confluent Platform (Schema Registry, Tableflow)
Demonstrated ability to define a technical plan for significant feature delivery with an elegant, extensible design
Proficiency in managing significant changes within a large code base
A proactive approach to personal growth and seeking feedback from peers and stakeholders
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Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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