Build backend capacity models at Affim using Python or Kotlin, working remotely from eligible Canadian provinces to prepare for peak traffic.
As a Senior Software Engineer on the Capacity Modeling team, you will translate demand forecasts into testable plans. You will map checkout volume, app opens, and batch activity to CPU, memory, and connection needs. Your work informs pod counts, HPA ranges, and infrastructure sizing.
Key Responsibilities
Own quarterly team goals and guide engineers through ambiguityBuild and maintain statistical capacity models across environmentsCollaborate with product, design, and analytics stakeholdersMonitor metrics and support availability, operations, and on-call effortsSet code review and design standards through writing and tech talksRequirements:
Four or more years designing backend systems at scaleExperience with Python or Kotlin backend developmentExperience with AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes distributed systemsExperience tuning autoscaling, CPU, memory, and multithreadingBachelor's degree or equivalent practical experienceApply backend engineering, distributed systems, and capacity modeling expertise to help Affim prepare reliably for major traffic events.