Green Dot Corporation

Senior Software Engineer

Green Dot Corporation$121K — $173K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of software engineering experience, including 1 year in a leadership role.
  • Proven ability to write secure and standards-compliant code across various platforms.
  • Proficient in C#, .NET, SQL, and cloud platforms like Azure, including services like APIM and Cosmos DB.
  • Strong grasp of RESTful API design, OAuth2, and OpenAPI specifications.
  • Experience with event-driven architecture patterns and microservices.
  • Knowledgeable in observability platforms such as Datadog and Grafana.
  • Expertise in Git, DevOps, Agile Scrum, and compliance standards in financial services.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop APIs and microservices for BaaS onboarding.
  • Collaborate with product and engineering teams to define technical requirements.
  • Mentor team members and conduct code reviews to ensure engineering best practices.
  • Maintain compliance with SLA standards and create monitoring systems.
  • Actively participate in incident response and root cause analysis.
  • Produce clear architectural and design documentation to facilitate decision-making.
  • Explore and evaluate emerging technologies for potential adoption.

Benefits

  • Structured hybrid work model with 3 days in-office and flexibility for remote work.
  • Commitment to inclusivity and accessibility in the hiring process.
  • Opportunities for professional development in a fast-paced environment.
Full Job Description
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.

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

Regular

PAY 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.

About Green Dot Corporation

Green Dot Corporation is a financial technology and bank holding company that specializes in prepaid debit cards, cash processing services, and mobile banking. The company’s products and services are available to consumers through a network of retail locations, online, and through the company’s mobile application. Green Dot’s prepaid debit cards are available at more than 100,000 retail locations in the United States, including Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS. The company also offers a range of banking services, including direct deposit, mobile banking, and online bill payment. Green Dot’s cash processing services include the processing of tax refunds, as well as the distribution of cash to consumers through its network of retail locations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Pasadena, California.
Learn more about Green Dot Corporation
Size
1,200 employees
Market Cap
$788.8 million
Industry
Net Income
$23.1 million
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+14.8%
Revenue
$1.2 billion
NASDAQ

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