Sr Engineer, Software Development

Green Dot Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; 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 and secure systems that support core platform services and infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in platform engineering and cloud-native architectures, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions. This role emphasizes backend development, DevOps, and reliability practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience.
• Proficiency in C#.
• Strong RESTful API design and microservices knowledge.
• Cloud experience with AWS/AKS, Azure Cosmos DB, and IaC with Terraform.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and ArgoCD.
• Experience with observability tools Datadog and Prometheus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend services and APIs to support platform operations, including release engineering and pipelines.
• Improve CI/CD workflows, observability, and platform reliability.
• Collaborate with QA, Security, and Infrastructure teams to ensure deployment and performance.
• Implement monitoring and alerting to meet SLA and rapid incident response.
• Share engineering practices and knowledge across the platform domain.

Skills

C#

RESTful API design

OAuth2

Microservices architecture

Cloud fundamentals

Tools

AWS

AKS

Azure Cosmos DB

Terraform

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

ArgoCD

Datadog

Prometheus

Job description

This position is open only to candidates who currently reside in one of the following approved location:

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.

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.