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JOB DESCRIPTION
Role Overview
Green Dot Corporation is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the SBTPG Team, focusing on building scalable, secure, and resilient systems that support consumer tax-related financial services and partner integrations.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop backend services and APIs to support SBTPG platform operations including tax refund processing, partner onboarding, and compliance workflows.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, Security, and Infrastructure to ensure seamless deployment and performance of SBTPG tools.
Contribute to technical initiatives that improve CI/CD workflows, observability, and platform reliability.
Implement monitoring and alerting solutions to ensure SLA adherence and rapid incident response.
Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and mentoring junior engineers.
Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions that meet regulatory and operational standards.
Technical Qualifications
5+ years of software engineering experience, with 2+ years in a technical lead role.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience acceptable.
Proficiency in several languages/platforms/libraries such as C#, .NET, SQL Server, RabbitMQ, Redis etc.
Strong understanding of RESTful API design, OAuth2, and microservices architecture.
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).
Experience implementing secure coding practices and compliance workflows in regulated environments.
Strong analytical, multitasking, and organizational skills to manage testing on multiple projects.
Experience with Agile methodology and concepts using JIRA or similar Agile tools.
Understanding of secure development processes in regulated environments (e.g. PCI DSS, SOC 2)
Implement observability and monitoring solutions to ensure system reliability and performance.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices across the risk domain.
Partner with business stakeholders to translate risk and compliance requirements into scalable technical solutions.
Operate in an AI driven SDLC environment and familiarity with AI code assistants like GitHub Copilot or similar tools.
Implement intelligent testing frameworks that auto-generate test cases, predict bugs, and enable self-healing.
Leads and builds test automation frameworks using Standard API testing tools for rest-based APIs hosted on Azure cloud.
Integrate test suites into CI/CD pipelines
Leads the creation of test strategy, test planning, and test execution related to all aspects of testing like functional, integration, systems, end-to-end testing, accessibility, database validations and automation.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in fintech or tax-related financial services.
Familiarity with consumer tax payment processing domains such as refund disbursement, partner onboarding, etc.
Contributions to open-source projects or technical publications.
Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced, regulated environments.
POSITION TYPE
RegularPAY 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.<<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>>
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.
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