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 designRequirements:
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 optimizationYour technical leadership will drive efficiency and innovation at Affirm.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Software Engineer For Database Infrastructure Calgary
🏢 Kibbi
📍 Calgary