Green Dot Corporation

Senior Software Engineer

Green Dot Corporation$121K — $173K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in software engineering, with at least 1 year in a technical leadership role.
  • Proven track record of developing secure, standards-compliant code across multiple platforms.
  • Proficient in C#, .NET, SQL, and experienced with Azure cloud services and container technologies.
  • Solid understanding of RESTful API design and security protocols like OAuth2.
  • Familiar with microservices architecture and event-driven design patterns.
  • Hands-on experience with observability tools such as Datadog and Grafana.
  • Strong background in Git, DevOps, Agile methodologies, and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

  • Design APIs and microservices for BaaS and partner integration.
  • Collaborate with product managers and engineers to define technical requirements.
  • Mentor team members and ensure best practices in code quality and CI/CD processes.
  • Monitor compliance with SLA standards and enhance system reliability.
  • Draft technical documentation to support design and architectural decisions.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies for potential application and adoption.
  • Refactor code to improve functionality and fix defects.

Benefits

  • Structured hybrid work model with flexibility for remote work.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and technical leadership.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technology in embedded finance.
  • Collaboration with diverse teams 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.

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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