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
Location Requirement
This position is open only to candidates who currently reside in one of the following approved location:
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
RegularPAY RANGE
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.<<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>>
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.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of software engineering experience
- Proficiency in C#
- Automation testing tools experience (Postman, Bruno, SpecFlow, Cucumber)
- End-to-end test automation covering APIs, batch processing, and big-data validation
- Strong understanding of RESTful API design, OAuth2, and microservices architecture
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and AKS; Azure Cosmos DB with AI Search
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform)
- Familiarity with DevOps/CI-CD tools (Jenkins, TeamCity, GitHub Actions, ArgoCD)
- Knowledge of container orchestration and observability tools (Datadog, Prometheus)
- Familiarity with AI-driven SDLC and AI code assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot)
- Ability to work on structured hybrid schedule (minimum 3 days/week on-site) in Los Angeles, CA
- Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
- Ability to collaborate with QA, Security, and Infrastructure teams and support platform releases
- Preferred: Strong problem-solving, independent work, and excellent communication skills
What We Do
Green Dot is a financial technology and registered bank holding company committed to delivering trusted, best-in-class money management and payment solutions to customers and partners, seamlessly connecting people to their money. Green Dot’s proprietary technology enables it to build products and features that address the most pressing financial challenges of consumers and businesses, transforming the way they manage and move money and making financial empowerment more accessible for all. Green Dot offers a broad set of financial services to consumers and businesses including debit, checking, credit, prepaid, and payroll cards, as well as robust money processing services, tax refunds, cash deposits and disbursements. Its flagship digital banking platform GO2bank offers consumers simple and accessible mobile banking designed to help improve financial health over time. The company’s banking platform services business enables a growing list of the world’s largest and most trusted consumer and technology brands to deploy customized, seamless, value-driven money management solutions for their customers. Founded in 1999, Green Dot has served more than 33 million customers directly and many millions more through its partners. The Green Dot Network of more than 90,000 retail distribution locations nationwide, more than all remaining bank branches in the U.S. combined, enables it to operate primarily as a “branchless bank.” Green Dot Bank 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. +++ 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/
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