Lead Software Engineer

• Lead development of backend services and APIs to support Firewire platform operations including release engineering, DevOps pipelines, and system integrations.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, Security, and Infrastructure to ensure seamless deployment and performance of Firewire services.

• Lead technical initiatives to improve CI/CD workflows, observability, and platform reliability.

• Implement monitoring and alerting solutions to ensure SLA adherence and rapid incident response.

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices across the Firewire domain.

• Partner with business stakeholders to translate platform requirements into scalable technical solutions.

• Operate in an AI driven SDLC environment andfamiliarity 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.

• 8+ 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, and Azure Cloud solutions.

• Strong understanding of RESTful API design, OAuth2, and microservices architecture.

• Familiarity with DevOps tools such as GitHub Actions.

• Strong understanding of Queuing mechanism, multithreading/Multi-Tasking, Distributed computing.

• 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)

• Methodologies- Agile, Scrum

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in fast paced fintech organization.

• Familiarity with peer-to-peer payment processing domains, stability and release management experience.

• Contributions to open-source projects or technical publications.

• Demonstrated leadership in building scalable platform engineering practices.

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 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., Green Dot Corporation is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join the Firewire team, focusing on building scalable, secure, and resilient payment processing systems behind some of America’s most prominent technology companies. This role will drive technical leadership and innovation in Firewire engineering team, aligning with Green Dot’s best practices.