Sr Engineer, Software Development

Green Dot Corporation; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Dot Corporation is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Platform Team, contributing to scalable, secure systems that support core platform services. The role emphasizes cloud-native architectures and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in platform engineering, RESTful APIs, and microservices, with proficiency in C# and DevOps practices. Hybrid work model with on-site and remote days is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience.
• Proficiency in C# and RESTful API design.
• Experience with AWS/AKS, Terraform, and CI/CD tooling.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend services and APIs to support platform operations.
• Improve CI/CD workflows, observability, and platform reliability.
• Collaborate with QA, Security, and Infra teams for deployment and performance.
• Implement monitoring and alerting to ensure SLA adherence.
• Share knowledge and follow engineering best practices across the platform.

Skills

C# proficiency

RESTful APIs

Microservices architecture

DevOps collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

Terraform

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

ArgoCD

Datadog

Prometheus

Azure Cosmos DB

AKS

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 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.

Location Requirement

This position is open only to candidates who currently reside in one of the following approved location: West 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.
• Preferred Qualifications: Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Preferred Qualifications: Excellent communication skills for cross‑team collaboration.
• Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Ability to meet the location requirement outlined above

Contract and Pay

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.

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.

Accommodations

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.

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.

About Green Dot Corporation

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.

Mission & Purpose

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.