Skill needed: Terraform, Python, AWS.
Employer: Affirm
Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest.We are building the next generation of Identity and Access Management at Affirm. This is a software engineering role focused on evolving and extending our enterprise identity platform.SailPoint & Auth0 are core systems in our environment. You will work directly within it, but your responsibility goes beyond configuration. You will design and build automation, integrations, and intelligent workflows that reduce manual operations and move us toward a highly scalable, AI-assisted identity platform.If you are excited about combining backend engineering, cloud-native systems, CI/CD discipline, and AI-driven automation within the identity domain, this role is for you.What You’ll DoOwn and evolve our SailPoint & Auth0 based identity platforms, including workflows, integrations, and governance controlsDesign and build backend services and automation frameworks that extend SailPoint & Auth0 capabilitiesDevelop AI-assisted workflows that interpret structured and unstructured inputs such as Jira tickets and generate safe, reviewable IAM changesBuild human-in-the-loop automation systems for provisioning, role modeling, and privileged access managementDesign, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub and Buildkite to ensure safe, reliable deploymentsImprove test coverage, code quality, and release automation across the Identity platformIntegrate with AWS services and other enterprise systems using secure, scalable APIsUse modern AI development tooling such as cloud-based AI services, Cursor, and model context protocols to accelerate secure automation developmentPartner with Security, IT, and Engineering to define the long-term architecture of identity at AffirmExample problems you may work on:Building a platform that reads Jira tickets, uses AI to determine required IAM changes, proposes those changes for human approval, and safely executes them in productionDesigning event-driven identity lifecycle automation across HR, access governance, and privileged systemsCreating reusable frameworks for secure, AI-powered access management workflowsEstablishing automated testing and deployment standards for identity infrastructureWhat We’re Looking For5+ years of professional backend software engineering experienceStrong production experience in Python or a similar backend languageExperience designing APIs, automation frameworks, and distributed systemsHands-on experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelinesExperience with GitHub-based development workflows and Buildkite or similar build systemsExperience with cloud-native development, preferably AWSExperience integrating with third-party enterprise platforms via APIsExperience working with IAM or IGA platforms such as SailPoint, or CIAM Platforms such as Auth0Ability to pass a backend software engineering interview and contribute production-quality code regularlyExperience building AI-assisted or LLM-driven automation systemsFamiliarity with tools such as Cursor and other AI-augmented development environmentsExperience working with model context protocols or similar structured AI orchestration frameworksExperience with infrastructure as code such as TerraformFamiliarity with compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, SOX, ISO, or PCICompensation & BenefitsBase Pay Grade - NEquity Grade - 4Employees new to Affirm typically come in at the start of the pay range. Affirm focuses on providing a simple and transparent pay structure which is based on a variety of factors, including location, experience and job-related skills. Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents). In addition, the employees may be eligible for equity rewards offered by Affirm Holdings, Inc. (parent company).ESP base pay range per year: €85,000 - €115,000 Additional benefits include:Flexible Spending Wallets for tech, food and lifestyleAway Days - wellness days to take off work and rechargeLearning & Development programsParental benefitsEmployee Resource & Community GroupsWe are able to offer visa sponsorship for this role, but do require that someone is based in Spain for the role.Location - Remote Spain#LI-RemoteAffirm is proud to be a remote-first company! The majority of our roles are remote and you can work almost anywhere within the country of employment. Affirmers in proximal roles have the flexibility to work remotely, but will occasionally be required to work out of their assigned Affirm office. A limited number of roles remain office-based due to the nature of their job responsibilities.We’re extremely proud to offer competitive benefits that are anchored to our core value of people come first. Some key highlights of our benefits package include: 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 expensesTime off - competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to take time off to rest and rechargeESPP - An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discountWe 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.[For U.S. positions that could be performed in Los Angeles or San Francisco] Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Affirm will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.By clicking "Submit Application," you acknowledge that you have read Affirm's Global Candidate Privacy Notice and hereby freely and unambiguously give informed consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of your personal information as described therein.