[Hiring] Lead Full-Stack Developer @Affirm Data

Role Description

We’re looking for a highly experienced Lead Full-Stack Developer to take ownership of building and scaling a home services marketplace platform. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will define the system architecture, lead development efforts, and guide a team in building a high-performance, scalable product that connects customers with service providers.

• Lead the end-to-end development of a two-sided marketplace platform
• Architect scalable, secure, and high-performance systems
• Design and oversee implementation of core features:
  • Service provider onboarding & profiles
  • Customer booking and scheduling flows
  • Payments and transactions
  • Ratings, reviews, and trust systems
  • Search, discovery, and matching functionality
• Make key decisions on tech stack, infrastructure, and architecture
• Mentor and manage developers, ensuring high code quality and best practices
• Work closely with product and design teams to execute the roadmap
• Ensure the platform can scale efficiently as usage grows

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Lead Developer or Senior Engineer on a marketplace or similar platform
• Strong background in building two-sided platforms (users and service providers)
• Expertise in:
  • Frontend: React, Vue, or similar
  • Backend: Node.js, Python, PHP, or similar
• Experience with:
  • System architecture and scalable infrastructure
  • API design and backend services
  • Payment integrations
  • Database design (SQL or NoSQL)
  • Solid understanding of search, matching systems, and real-time features
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team and make technical decisions

Requirements

• Nice to Have:
  • Experience in home services, gig economy, or service-based platforms
  • Mobile development experience (React Native, Flutter, or native)
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
  • Background in scaling high-traffic applications

What We’re Looking For

• A hands-on leader who can own the build from architecture to execution
• Someone who has deep experience building marketplace-type products
• Strong problem-solver who can balance speed, scalability, and user experience