Lead Software Engineer

Green Dot; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Green Dot Corporation seeks a Lead Software Engineer to design and deliver scalable, secure APIs and microservices for a high-throughput fintech platform. You will guide architectural decisions, set coding standards, and mentor teams while collaborating with product managers and architects.

The role focuses on building resilient, observable systems in a structured hybrid setup, with in-office presence three days per week and flexible remote work on other days.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on software engineering experience with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of APIs and microservices that support stack.
• Design, develop, and oversee large-scale software systems for high performance and scalability.
• Define technical requirements and ensure robust solutions in collaboration with product and architecture teams.
• Drive engineering excellence through code reviews, CI/CD, testing, and observability.
• Ensure SLA compliance and contribute to monitoring and alerting implementations.
• Lead incident response and root cause analysis to improve reliability.
• Shape the architectural strategy for BaaS platform and document options and decisions.
• Champion evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies.

Skills

C#

.NET

SQL

Azure

RESTful API design

OAuth2

OpenAPI

Microservices

Event-driven

Git

DevOps

Agile Scrum

Security best practices

Tools

Datadog

Grafana

Service Bus

Event Hubs

CI/CD

Job description

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 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.

Location Requirement

This position is open only to candidates who currently reside in one of the following approved locations: West Los Angeles, CA.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Software Engineer to join our team, supporting a highly transactional (approx. 500-800 TPS) system. 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

• Lead the design and development of APIs and microservices that support stack.
• Design, develop, and oversee large-scale software systems, ensuring alignment with business goals and long-term scalability.
• Make high-level design choices and establish coding standards, design patterns, and architectural principles for the engineering organization.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other engineering teams to define technical requirements and deliver robust solutions.
• Drive 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.
• Lead incident response and root cause analysis to improve system reliability.
• Drive architectural decisions and long-term technical strategy for BaaS platform, including generating documentation around architectural and design options analysis and decisions.
• Champion emerging technologies evaluation and adoption.
• 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.
• Manage software development projects, including planning, system analysis, testing, deployment, and troubleshooting complex issues.
• Operate in an AI driven SDLC environment and familiarity with AI code assistants like GitHub Copilot or similar tools.
• Work closely with product managers, architects, and cross-functional teams to translate requirements into robust technical designs and ensure software meets user needs.
• Drive adoption of new technologies, frameworks, and development methodologies, and develop prototypes or proofs-of-concept to mitigate implementation risks.

Qualifications

7+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role. Strong portfolio of work showing experience developing secure and standards-compliant code across multiple platforms. Advanced experience 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. Deep understanding of RESTful API design, OAuth2, and OpenAPI specifications. Strong expertise in event-driven (Service Bus, Event Hubs) and microservice based architecture patterns. Ability to troubleshoot complex software issues, work independently, and provide innovative solutions Hands-on experience with leveraging and implementing observability dashboards and platforms (Datadog, Grafana). Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with a passion for quality, learning, and mentoring 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 integration workflows using API 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 $139,900 to $199,300 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.

Green Dot Corporation (NYSE: GDOT) is a financial technology and registered bank holding company committed to transforming the way people and businesses manage and move money, and making financial wellbeing and empowerment more accessible for all. Our proprietary technology enables faster, more efficient electronic payments and money management, powering intuitive and seamless ways for people to spend, send, control and save their money. Through our retail and direct bank, we offer a broad set of financial products to consumers and businesses including debit, prepaid, checking, credit and payroll cards, as well as robust money processing services, tax refunds, cash deposits and disbursements. Our Banking as a Service (BaaS) platform enables a growing list of America's most prominent consumer and technology companies to design and deploy their own customized banking and money movement solutions for customers and partners in the US and internationally. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Provo, UT, our company has served more than 33 million customers directly, and now operates primarily as a branchless bank with more than 90,000 retail distribution locations nationwide. Green Dot Bank is a subsidiary of Green Dot Corporation and member of the FDIC.

What We Do

We build simple, seamless and secure financial tools for our customers and powerful solutions that fuel engagement, trust and value for partners.

Our Mission

We give you the power to bank seamlessly, affordably and with confidence.

Our Purpose

Access should not be a privilege, and we envision a world where modern banking and money management are at everyone’s fingertips - where banking enhances the flow of life.

Our Values

Stewardship, Trust, Action, High Performance, and Teamwork.