The Role Lead the architecture and development of Green Dot's cloud-native Banking as a Service platform. Design scalable APIs, microservices, event-driven systems, and integrations; guide CI/CD, testing, observability, security, and compliance practices; lead incident response and architectural decisions; reduce technical debt; mentor engineers; and partner with product and engineering teams to deliver reliable banking and payment solutions. Summary Generated by Built In We're looking for talented professionals to join us in bringing smart money management and payment solutions to everyone's fingertips. > > > > > > > > > >

JOB DESCRIPTION

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

West Los Angeles, CA Job Summary Lead Software Engineer:

Rearchitect Green Dot Corporation's Banking as a Service (BaaS) platform for the future using cloud native techniques. Build the next generation banking and payments platform. Contribute towards moving the team forward in continuous integration, continuous delivery, cloud migration, and test-driven development practices. Design highly scalable distributed solutions to handle large amounts of data. Work on complex integration projects by working out API contracts, identifying gaps, and working out optimal solutions. Document and demonstrate solutions by developing flowcharts, sequence diagrams and business process flow diagrams. Organize and run working sessions by setting up agendas, driving discussions towards resolutions, and delegating actions to participants. Own a component or capability during a project delivery stage and be on point for fulfilling the responsibility. Ensure software is designed and built with quality, maintainability, scalability, availability, extensibility, security, portability, and testability. Partner with product teams to shape the future state of products. Actively identify technical debt and work with internal stakeholders to address debt on an ongoing basis. Understand evolving industry trends and identify new technologies and patterns which should be adopted, and old technologies which should be deprecated. Participate in code reviews, coach team members, and learn from receiving feedback. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and development of APIs and microservices that support BaaS onboarding and partner integration. Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other engineering teams to define technical requirements and deliver robust solutions. Drive engineering excellence through code reviews, mentoring, and best practices in CI/CD, testing, and observability. Ensure compliance with SLA standards and contribute to the development of monitoring and alerting systems. Lead incident response and root cause analysis to improve system reliability. Drive architectural decisions and long-term technical strategy for BaaS platform, including generating documentation around architectural and design options analysis and decisions. Champion emerging technologies evaluation and adoption. Refactor and extend the existing codebase to fix defects and add features/functionality Create systems that are durable and flexible by developing for change - favor configurability over customization. Required Qualifications Education and experience Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, or a related field, plus six (6) years of experience as a Principal Engineer, Software Engineer, or related occupation. A strong portfolio showing secure, standards-compliant code across multiple platforms, including the Microsoft stack and open-source technologies.

Experience must include:

Languages and frameworks: C#, .NET, ASP.NET, and SQL Server.

Cloud:

Designing, developing, and hosting cloud-native applications in Azure or AWS. This includes Azure native services such as APIM, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, and Key Vault, plus container technologies and caching frameworks.

APIs and web services:

RESTful API design, OAuth2, and OpenAPI specifications. Also, SOAP and

XML/JSON

business object representations.

Architecture:

Designing and building microservices frameworks, event-driven patterns (Service Bus, Event Hubs), and software design patterns and anti-patterns. Writing code for scalable, reliable systems.

DevOps and delivery:

Git and GitHub, CI/CD processes, build tools (TeamCity), pipelines, and blue-green deployments.

Observability:

Implementing and using observability dashboards and platforms (Datadog, Grafana).

Methodology:

Agile development, including Scrum and Extreme Programming.

Security and compliance:

Security best practices in financial services and compliance standards (PCI

DSS, SOC 2

). Work environment Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with iterative project turnarounds on mission- and revenue-critical, customer-facing applications. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience in fintech or embedded finance platforms. Familiarity with partner onboarding workflows and SLA management. Contributions to open-source projects or technical publications.

•Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

•Ability to meet the location requirement outlined above

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POSITION TYPE

Regular

PAY RANGE

The targeted base salary for this position is $139,900 to $199,300 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. Read Full Description Skills Required Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, or a related field Six years of experience as a Principal Engineer, Software Engineer, or in a related occupation Experience with C#, .NET, ASP.NET, and SQL Server Experience designing, developing, and hosting cloud-native applications in Azure or AWS Experience with Azure API Management, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Azure Key Vault, container technologies, and caching frameworks Experience with RESTful API design, OAuth2, OpenAPI, SOAP, and

XML/JSON

business object representations Experience designing microservices frameworks, event-driven patterns, Service Bus, Event Hubs, and software design patterns Experience building scalable and reliable systems Experience with Git, GitHub, CI/CD, TeamCity, pipelines, and blue-green deployments Experience implementing and using observability dashboards and platforms such as Datadog and Grafana Experience with Agile development, Scrum, and Extreme Programming Knowledge of security best practices in financial services and compliance standards including PCI DSS and SOC 2 Strong portfolio demonstrating secure, standards-compliant code across Microsoft stack and open-source technologies Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with iterative project turnarounds on mission- and revenue-critical customer-facing applications Prior experience in fintech or embedded finance platforms Familiarity with partner onboarding workflows and SLA management Contributions to open-source projects or technical publications Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship Current residence in West Los Angeles, California Green Dot Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Green Dot Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Green Dot Corporation. About This Summary Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision start day one, supplemented by free virtual care, health advocacy, second‑opinion services, wellness incentives, and HSA support. Mental health resources, including an EAP and free virtual therapy via plan options, further strengthen the package. Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid parental leave and generous PTO/holidays are highlighted, along with a paid volunteer day. Flexible or unlimited PTO is also referenced in corporate materials. Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting is emphasized in employer materials. Immediate vesting enhances portability and near‑term value for participants. Learn more about Green Dot Corporation's Compensation & Benefits → Green Dot Corporation Insights What's It Like to Work at Green Dot Corporation? Green Dot Corporation Culture & Values Green Dot Corporation Career Growth & Development What's the Work-Life Balance Like at Green Dot Corporation? Green Dot Corporation Leadership & Management Green Dot Corporation Company Growth, Stability & Outlook View all jobs at Green Dot Corporation View Green Dot Corporation Profile Report Job