Role Overview
Affirm is hiring a mid-level Software Engineer II, Backend (PMI Integrations) (Ottawa). This is a full-time role in Saskatchewan. Part of Affirm's Lifecycle hiring, posted 6 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Partner Merchant Interfaces - Integration team within Decisions Foundations is growing and we are looking for a Software Engineer II with a track record of leading projects and initiatives on the Partner Merchant Interfaces Team. You will be part of a fast paced team which is responsible for the APIs that Partners and Merchants use to integrate with affirm, and also power some of our top partners like Amazon and Stripe.
What You'll Do With the support of your team’s tech lead and manager, you will break down larger projects into individual tasks, deliver them in multiple phases, and collaborate with others to ensure timely delivery of your work.
You will support your peers and stakeholders in the product development lifecycle by collaborating with product management, design & analytics by participating in ideation, articulating technical constraints, and partnering on decisions that properly consider risks and trade-offs.
You will support the operations and availability of your team’s artifacts by creating and monitoring metrics, escalating when needed, and supporting “keep the lights on” & on-call efforts.
You will contribute to a sense of community on your team by engaging in growth and development activities such as participation in the interview process.
What We Look For You have a total of 1.5+ years of experience as a software engineer.
You have experience designing, developing and launching backend systems and are proficient in one of Python or Kotlin.
You are familiar with the building blocks of distributed systems, and the technologies like AWS, MySQL and Kubernetes.
You have experience designing, developing and launching APIs at scale using languages like Python or Kotlin.
You have mastered taking a straightforward problem or business scenario into a solution that interacts with multiple software components, and executing on it by writing clear, easily understood, well tested and extensible code.
You are comfortable navigating a large code base, debugging others' code, and providing feedback to other engineers through code reviews.
Your experience demonstrates that you take ownership of your growth, proactively seeking feedback from your team, your manager, and your stakeholders.
You have strong verbal and written communication skills that support effective collaboration with our global engineering team.
This position requires either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Pay Grade - L
Equity Grade - 5
Benefits Health care coverage – affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents.
Flexible Spending Wallets – generous stipends for spending on technology, food, various lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses.
Time off – competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to take time off to rest and recharge.
ESPP – an employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of affirm at a discount.
We believe It’s On Us to provide an inclusive interview experience for all, including people with disabilities. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to candidates in need of individualized support during the hiring process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Software Engineer II, Backend (PMI Integrations) (Ottawa) position at Affirm?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Affirm. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Software Engineer II, Backend (PMI Integrations) (Ottawa) position at Affirm located?
This position is based in Saskatchewan. Affirm has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Software Engineer II, Backend (PMI Integrations) (Ottawa) at Affirm earn?
Affirm has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Software Engineer II, Backend (PMI Integrations) (Ottawa) role at Affirm posted?
This role was posted on May 31, 2026 (6 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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