Sr. Engineer, Software Development
At a glance
Senior Software Engineering role at Greendotcorp. Los Angeles · full-time · $121,400–$173,300 base.
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What you'll do
- Build APIs and microservices for partner onboarding and integrations with the BaaS platform
- Shape technical plans with product managers, architects and engineering teams, then deliver the resulting solutions
- Review code, mentor engineers and reinforce sound practices for testing, CI/CD and observability
- Maintain reliability through SLA monitoring, incident investigations, root-cause work and system alerts
- Document architecture choices, assess emerging technologies, and improve the codebase with fixes and new features
What you bring
- At least five years in software engineering, including a year or more in a technical leadership position
- A strong body of work building secure, standards-compliant software across multiple platforms
- Working knowledge of several listed languages or platforms, plus cloud services, containers and caching tools
- You understand REST APIs, OAuth2, OpenAPI, event-driven systems, microservices and observability dashboards
- You bring deep Git, DevOps, Agile Scrum and financial-services security and compliance knowledge
Who this fits
This senior role suits an engineer ready to lead technical work while contributing hands-on to APIs, platform improvements and reliability. You must live in New York, Birmingham, Miami, Tampa, Blue Ash, Cincinnati or Los Angeles, work from the office at least three days a week, and be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
From the employer
We’re looking for talented professionals to join us in bringing smart money management and payment solutions to everyone’s fingertips.
This position is classified as structured hybrid, with an expectation of a minimum of three (3) days per week working in the office and flexibility to work remotely on the remaining days. On-site expectations may evolve over time to support business needs, with clear communication provided in advance.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Location Requirement
This position is open only to candidates who currently reside in one of the following approved locations:
New York, NY; Birmingham, AL; Miami, FL; Tampa, FL; Blue Ash or Cincinnati, OH; or Los Angeles, CA
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Software Engineer to join our BaaS team, supporting partner onboarding and BaaS platform enhancement initiatives. This role will be instrumental in building and supporting scalable, secure, and high-performance systems that enable embedded financial services across our partner ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop APIs and microservices that support BaaS onboarding and partner integration.
Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other engineering teams to define technical requirements and deliver robust solutions.
Support engineering excellence through code reviews, mentoring, and best practices in CI/CD, testing, and observability.
Ensure compliance with SLA standards and contribute to the development of monitoring and alerting systems.
Contribute to incident response and root cause analysis to improve system reliability.
Draft architectural and design documentation to assist design options analysis and decision making.
Evaluate emerging technologies from applicability to feasibility to adoption paths.
Refactor and extend the existing codebase to fix defects and add features/functionality
Create systems that are durable and flexible by developing for change – favor configurability over customization.
Required Qualifications
5+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 1 year in a technical leadership role.
Strong portfolio of work showing experience developing secure and standards-compliant code across multiple platforms.
Fluent in several of the following languages/platforms/libraries: C#, .NET, SQL, and hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure native services such as APIM, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB and Key Vault), container technologies, and caching frameworks.
Solid understanding of RESTful API design, OAuth2, and OpenAPI specifications.
Familiarity with event-driven (Service Bus, Event Hubs) and microservice based architecture patterns.
Hands-on experience with leveraging and implementing observability dashboards and platforms (Datadog, Grafana).
Ability to handle a fast-paced environment for iterative project turnarounds on mission & revenue critical, customer-facing applications
Deep knowledge in Git, DevOps, Agile Scrum, and security best practices in financial services and compliance standards (PCI DSS, SOC 2).
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in fintech or embedded finance platforms.
Familiarity with partner onboarding workflows and SLA management.
Contributions to open-source projects or technical publications.
**Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship**
**Ability to meet the location requirement outlined above**
POSITION TYPE
RegularPAY RANGE
The targeted base salary for this position is $121,400 to $173,300 per year. The final compensation will be determined by a number of factors such as qualifications, expertise, and the candidate’s geographical location.<<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>>
We’re Here to Support You—Accommodations Upon Request
Green Dot is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, we encourage you to let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs in a way that respects your privacy and ensures equal opportunity. Our goal is to support every applicant in showcasing their talents and potential.
Work Authorization Requirement
At Green Dot Corporation, we value diversity and strive for fair and inclusive hiring practices. However, we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment, without the need for current or future sponsorship.
Important Notice on Application Accuracy
We value integrity in our hiring process. Please ensure that all information provided in your resume and application is accurate and authentic. Submissions found to be fraudulent or misleading will result in disqualification from consideration, and any offers extended may be rescinded.
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