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Work format: Remote
Location: Detroit, United States
Region: North America
Grade: Senior
Experience: 4+ yrs
Category: Backend
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Company: Product
Domains: FinTech

whatjobs Posted Jul 30, 2026

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Build and maintain scalable backend systems for a fintech company using cloud-native tools like Kubernetes and AWS, with Python or Kotlin.

Affirm is seeking a backend engineer in Detroit to drive the design, development, and delivery of scalable backend systems at a remote-first company. With a focus on cloud-native technologies such as Kubernetes and AWS, the role entails collaborating across teams to build solutions that tackle complex problems. Candidates should have 4+ years of experience with Python or Kotlin, a strong grasp of distributed systems, and excellent communication skills, all while enjoying comprehensive benefits including subsidized healthcare and flexible spending wallets.

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Builds and maintains Affirm's backend systems in Python or Kotlin, deploying on AWS and Kubernetes while collaborating with product and engineering teams to meet quarterly goals.

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Senior backend engineer at Affirm designing and building scalable systems using Python, Kubernetes, and AWS to meet quarterly engineering goals.

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North AmericaSenior H-1B sponsor history USCIS — This employer has had H-1B petitions approved by USCIS in the last five fiscal years, per the USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. The approval belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.

Build and maintain backend systems for Affirm’s financial infrastructure using Python or Kotlin, AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes.

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