IT & Software

Senior Software Engineer for Database Infrastructure

Kibbi

Calgary · Alberta · Canada

Drive impactful data solutions at Affirm as a Senior Software Engineer specializing in database architecture. This remote-first role emphasizes large-scale database design and automation.

As a key member of the Data and Storage Services team, you will bring 5+ years of software engineering expertise to build and operate distributed SQL databases. Your responsibilities include enhancing database reliability, automating control plane functions, and participating in technical decision-making. You'll work alongside talented peers to shape the strategic direction of database technologies and improve performance throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities: • Architect and scale relational and distributed SQL databases • Automate provisioning, failover, backups, and upgrades • Design zero-downtime schema and data migrations • Lead quarterly goals while supporting your team • Foster collaboration with product management and design

Requirements: • 5+ years in software engineering • Expertise in Python, Kubernetes, MySQL, and Terraform • Hands-on experience with production database deployments • Familiarity with ProxySQL and connection management • Proven experience with database performance optimization

Your technical leadership will drive efficiency and innovation at Affirm. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Reference: WJ-3875_13423183

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