# Software Engineer II, Backend (Recoveries) at Affirm

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> Responsibilities: - Own delivery of quarterly goals and lead

- **Company:** Affirm (https://jobs.trythestack.co/companies/affirm)
- **Location:** Spain
- **Work arrangement:** On-site
- **Employment type:** Full-time
- **Experience level:** 2–5 years
- **Visa sponsorship:** Offered, according to the listing
- **Key skills:** Python, AWS, MySQL, Kubernetes, React, Backend systems, Batch processing, Asynchronous workloads, System design, Code review, Technical planning, Observability, Failure handling, Data processing, Software engineering
- **Posted by employer:** 2026-09-02
- **Added to The Stack:** 2026-09-03
- **Status:** May no longer be active (posted more than 60 days ago)
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/affirm/jobs/7854606003 (the employer's own application page)
- **Human page:** https://jobs.trythestack.co/jobs/software-engineer-ii-backend-recoveries-affirm

## About the role

Responsibilities:
- Own delivery of quarterly goals and lead engineers through ambiguous, open-ended problems.
- Collaborate with product managers, design, and analytics to define technical plans that balance risks and trade-offs.
- Design, implement, and operate backend systems for recoveries using Python, AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes.
- Build and maintain batch and asynchronous workloads (scheduled jobs, backfills, large-scale data processing) with strong focus on correctness and observability.
- Monitor production health, create metrics and alerts, support on-call and incident response, and escalate when needed.
- Set and improve code review, design standards, and quality practices; mentor peers and contribute to team growth.

Requirements:
- Minimum ~1.5 years of software engineering experience and demonstrable backend production work.
- Proficiency with Python, AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes; experience shipping web apps (React) is a plus.
- Experience designing, running, and troubleshooting batch/asynchronous systems with attention to failure handling and observability.
- Ability to craft technical plans for significant features and make safe changes in large codebases.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and a proactive approach to feedback and personal growth.
- Comfortable participating in operational duties (on-call) and owning system reliability.

## Responsibilities

You will own and deliver quarterly goals while leading engineers through ambiguity to solve complex technical problems. Additionally, you will collaborate with product, design, and analytics teams to implement recovery strategies and maintain system availability.

## Requirements

Candidates must have at least 1.5 years of experience in software engineering with proficiency in Python, AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes. Experience in designing scalable backend systems and operating asynchronous workloads is essential for this role.

## FAQ

- **Is this Software Engineer II, Backend (Recoveries)   role still open?** It was posted on 2026-09-02. Listings more than 30 days old may no longer be active, so check Affirm's site before applying.
- **Does Affirm offer visa sponsorship?** This listing is marked as offering visa sponsorship. Eligibility rules are set by the employer, so check the details on Affirm's site.
- **Where is this role located?** The listing gives the location as Spain. It is marked on-site.
- **What skills does this role ask for?** The listing names: Python, AWS, MySQL, Kubernetes, React, Backend systems, Batch processing, Asynchronous workloads, System design, Code review, Technical planning, Observability, Failure handling, Data processing, Software engineering.

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