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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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
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.
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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.
About Green Dot
Green Dot Corporation (NYSE: GDOT) is a financial technology platform and registered bank holding company that builds banking and payment solutions to create value, retain and reward customers, and accelerate growth for businesses of all sizes. For more than two decades, Green Dot has delivered financial tools and services that address the most pressing financial needs of consumers and businesses, and that transform the way people and businesses manage and move money.
Green Dot delivers a broad spectrum of financial products to consumers and businesses through its portfolio of brands, including: GO2bank, a leading digital and mobile bank account offering simple, secure and useful banking for Americans living paycheck to paycheck; the Green Dot Network (“GDN”) of more than 95,000 retail distribution and cash access locations nationwide; Arc by Green Dot, the single-source embedded finance platform combining all of Green Dot’s secure banking and money processing capabilities to power businesses at all stages of growth; rapid! wage and disbursements solutions, providing pay card and earned wage access services to more than 7,000 businesses and their employees; and Santa Barbara Tax Products Group (“SBTPG”), the company’s tax division, which processes more than 14 million tax refunds annually.
Founded in 1999, Green Dot has managed more than 80 million accounts to date both directly and through its partners. Green Dot Bank4 is a subsidiary of Green Dot Corporation and member of the FDIC. For more information about Green Dot’s products and services, please visit www.greendot.com.
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The Commissioner of Financial Regulation for the State of Maryland will accept all questions or complaints from Maryland residents regarding Green Dot Corporation, NMLS ID #914924 at 1100 North Eutaw Street, Suite 611; Baltimore, MD 21201, phone 888-784-0136. NMLS Consumer Access: https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org/
