Sr Engineer, Software Development

We’re looking for talented professionals, anywhere in the United States, to join us in bringing smart money management and payment solutions to everyone’s fingertips.

At Green Dot, we are evolving to a new and permanent “Work from Anywhere” model designed to maximize the benefits of remote work, promote and enable a strong culture of performance and connectedness, and attract the best and brightest talent who align with our entrepreneurial spirit and mission.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Role Overview

Green 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 and cloud-native architectures, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend services and APIs to support platform operations, including release engineering, DevOps pipelines, and system integrations.
• Contribute to improvements in CI/CD workflows, observability, and platform reliability.
• 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.
• Participate in engineering best practices and knowledge sharing across the platform domain.

Technical Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of software engineering experience.
• Languages: Proficiency in C#.
• 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, GitHub Actions, and ArgoCD.
• Containers & Observability: Knowledge of container orchestration, release automation, and platform observability tools (e.g., Datadog, Prometheus).

Preferred Skills

• 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.

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.

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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.