Sr. Engineer, Software Development

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.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

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

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

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain automated testing (unit, integration, and smoke tests) to improve delivery confidence and reduce production risk

• Embed automated testing and quality gates into CI/CD workflows to support reliable releases.

• Proficiency in AWS and Azure Cloud native technologies and experience with Azure migration 

• Familiarity with DevOps tools 

• Knowledge of container orchestration, release automation, and platform observability tools (e.g., Datadog)

• Operate in an AI driven SDLC environment and familiarity with AI code assistants like GitHub Copilot or similar tools

• Design and develop backend services and APIs to support platform operations, including release engineering, DevOps pipelines, and system integrations

• 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

• Contribute to engineering best practices and drive knowledge sharing across the platform domain

• Support platform releases through validation, monitoring, and post‑deployment oversight

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of software engineering experience

• Languages: Proficiency in C#

• Automation tool testing experience (PostMan, Bruno, SpecFlow, cucumber)

• End‑to‑end test automation experience covering APIs, batch processing, and big‑data validation.

• 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, TeamCity, 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.

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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.

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.