Sr Engineer, Software Development

Green Dot Corporation; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 121,400 - 173,300; Full time

Job summary

Green Dot Corporation is hiring a Senior Software Engineer for their Birmingham, AL office. This position entails designing and developing backend services for platform operations and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software solutions.

The ideal candidate should possess over 5 years of engineering experience with proficiency in C# and strong knowledge of cloud platforms and microservices architecture. The role offers a structured hybrid model, allowing a mix of onsite work and remote flexibility, along with a salary range of $121,400 to $173,300.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of OAuth2 and microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend services and APIs.
• Contribute to CI/CD workflows and platform reliability.
• Implement monitoring and alerting solutions.

Skills

Proficiency in C#

RESTful API design

Microservices architecture

Cloud platforms (AWS/AKS)

Terraform

Container orchestration

DevOps tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Datadog

Prometheus

Job description

## Sr Engineer, Software DevelopmentApplylocations: Birmingham, AL | Los Angeles, CA | San Francisco, CAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R3793We’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 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**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.**Required 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 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 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.