JOB DESCRIPTIONLocation RequirementThis position is open only to candidates who currently reside in one of the following approved location:
Role OverviewGreen Dot Corporation is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Platform Team, contributing to the development of scalable, secure, and resilient systems that support core platform services and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in platform engineering, cloud-native architectures and Automation Testing, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
Key Responsibilities- Implement and maintain automated testing (unit, integration, and smoke tests) to improve delivery confidence and reduce production risk
- Embed automated testing and quality gates into CI/CD workflows to support reliable releases.
- Proficiency in AWS and Azure Cloud native technologies and experience with Azure migration
- Familiarity with DevOps tools
- Knowledge of container orchestration, release automation, and platform observability tools (e.g., Datadog)
- Operate in an AI driven SDLC environment and familiarity with AI code assistants like GitHub Copilot or similar tools
- Design and develop backend services and APIs to support platform operations, including release engineering, DevOps pipelines, and system integrations
- Collaborate with QA, Security, and Infrastructure teams to ensure seamless deployment and performance of platform tools
- Implement monitoring and alerting solutions to ensure SLA adherence and rapid incident response
- Contribute to engineering best practices and drive knowledge sharing across the platform domain
- Support platform releases through validation, monitoring, and post-deployment oversight
Qualifications- Experience: 5+ years of software engineering experience
- Languages: Proficiency in C#
- Automation tool testing experience (PostMan, Bruno, SpecFlow, cucumber)
- End-to-end test automation experience covering APIs, batch processing, and big-data validation.
- Architecture: Strong understanding of RESTful API design, OAuth2, and microservices architecture.
- Cloud: Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/AKS preferred), Azure Cosmo DB with AI Search, and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform)
- DevOps: Familiarity with tools such as Jenkins, TeamCity, GitHub Actions, and ArgoCD
- Containers & Observability: Knowledge of container orchestration, release automation, and platform observability tools (e.g., Datadog, Prometheus)
Preferred Qualifications- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills for cross-team collaboration.
**Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship**
**Ability to meet the location requirement outlined above**
POSITION TYPERegular
PAY RANGEThe targeted base salary for this position is $101,000 to $144,500 per year. The final compensation will be determined by a number of factors such as qualifications, expertise, and the candidate's geographical location.
