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.

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

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

• Implement and maintainautomated 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 Dev Ops 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 Git Hub Copilot or similar tools

• Design and develop backend services and APIs to support platform operations, including release engineering, Dev Ops 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

• Experience:
  
  5+ years of software engineering experience

• Languages:
  
  Proficiency in C#

• Automation tool testing experience (Post Man, Bruno, Spec Flow, 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)

• Dev Ops:
  Familiarity with tools such as Jenkins, Team City, Git Hub Actions, and ArgoCD

• Containers & Observability:
  Knowledge of container orchestration, release automation, and platform observability tools (e.g., Datadog, Prometheus)

• 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

Regular

The targeted base salary for this position is $101,000 to $144,500 per year. The final compensation will be determined by a number of factors such as qualifications, expertise, and the candidate’s geographical location.

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.

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.

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.