Affirm

Business Systems Architect

Affirm

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $142,000 - $192,000 per year

Job Level

SeniorLead

About the role

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive enterprise scale architecture strategy for Business Systems aligned with organizational goals.
  • Architect scalable systems and integrations across Salesforce, Snowflake, and other core business applications to enable unified data flow and process automation.
  • Own the integration strategy using Workato and API frameworks to connect GTM and back-office systems efficiently and securely.
  • Partner with business and data teams to define source-of-truth models and ensure consistent data definitions across platforms and have a good understanding of data governance.
  • Design and document system architecture, data contracts, and integration patterns to support new initiatives and ongoing enhancements.
  • Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies that strengthen the business systems stack, improve data quality, or enhance user experience.
  • Establish governance standards for APIs, automation, and metadata management to maintain system integrity and scalability.
  • Lead technical implementation and coordinate with developers and admins to ensure delivery quality, performance, and compliance with enterprise standards.
  • Collaborate with InfoSec and Compliance teams to uphold security and privacy requirements in system design and data movement.
  • Oversee the implementation, integration, and upgrades of enterprise business systems (e.g., Salesforce, IronClad, Snowflake, Workato, Gong).
  • Address system issues promptly and develop long-term solutions to prevent recurring problems.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in Business Systems, Enterprise Applications, or Solution Architecture roles.
  • Hands-on expertise with Salesforce (Sales/Service/Experience Clouds), including data model design, integrations, and automation best practices.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, IT, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated ability to take initiative while collaborating closely with teammates, learning from others, and sharing insights with the broader team.
  • Salesforce Apex (required), SOQL (required), Snowflake and other reporting tools.
  • Strong skills in analytical thinking, problem-solving, and organization.
  • Knowledgeable in Quote-to-Cash processes and systems such as Salesforce CPQ.
  • Extensive cross-functional experience with excellent collaboration skills, capable of working with all levels of management across diverse functional teams.
  • You thrive in unstructured environments, balancing long-term architecture with quick wins that drive business impact.
  • Capable of understanding intricate system architecture where data flows through interconnected systems managed by various teams.
  • Experienced in system implementations, user acceptance testing, and related documentation.
  • Experienced in using tools such as Gearset or GitHub Actions to support CI/CD pipelines.
  • Nice to have: Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA), Salesforce Certified Integration Architect, and Salesforce Certified Data Architect.
Benefits
  • 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 expenses
  • Time off - competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to take time off to rest and recharge
  • ESPP - An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
SalesforceSalesforce ApexSOQLSnowflakeAPI frameworksdata model designautomation best practicesQuote-to-Cash processesuser acceptance testingsystem architecture
Soft skills
analytical thinkingproblem-solvingorganizationcollaborationinitiativecommunicationadaptabilityleadershipteamworkstrategic thinking
Certifications
Salesforce Certified Technical ArchitectSalesforce Certified Integration ArchitectSalesforce Certified Data Architect