πUnited Kingdom, Spain
Staff Software Engineer
closed
NerdWallet
π΅ $152k-$282k
πRemote - United States
Summary
Join NerdWallet as a Staff Software Engineer and contribute to the development and maintenance of our core financial services platform. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions, architect and implement APIs and microservices, and mentor junior engineers. This role requires a strong background in software engineering, proficiency in various programming languages, and experience with cloud infrastructure. You will play a key role in enhancing our financial products and improving the customer experience, focusing on the Insurance vertical. NerdWallet offers a remote work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.
Requirements
- 8+ years in software engineering, with a strong front-end, back-end development and distributed systems background
- Bachelorβs or Masterβs degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- Advanced knowledge of Typescript, React, and NextJS
- Proficiency in modern programming languages such as Java, and Python
- Strong knowledge of observability tools, such as DataDog or similar
- Experience setting up dashboards, monitors, error reporting, etc
- Understands Core web vitals, caching, Critical rendering path, static generation
- Experience with microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
- Understanding of database systems (both SQL and NoSQL)
- Knowledge of security best practices, particularly in financial services
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and maintenance of our core financial services platform, with a focus on scalability, reliability, and security
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, Design, Business Development, Organic Growth, and the performance Marketing team to translate business requirements into technical solutions that meet high standards for quality and functionality
- Architect, build and implement APIs and microservices that power our FinTech products, focusing on system performance, security, and data integrity
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineering team members, promoting best practices in coding, testing, and architecture
- Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, performance, and adherence to standards, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the engineering team
- Act as a subject matter expert in consumer credit, lending, loans, or insurance, providing insights that help shape the product roadmap and ensure compliance with industry standards
- Contribute to platform stability and resilience through effective monitoring, troubleshooting, and incident management
- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in the fintech industry, particularly around payments, lending, credit, and insurance, to drive innovation within the team
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in consumer credit, lending, loans, or insurance, with a solid understanding of industry regulations, underwriting processes, and risk assessment
- Familiarity with GraphQL, and Data Analytics
Benefits
- Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependents
- Rejuvenation Policy β Vacation Time Off + 11 holidays + 4 Mental Health Days Off
- New Parent Leave for employees with a newborn child or a child placed with them for adoption or foster care
- Mental health support
- Paid sabbatical for Nerds to recharge, gain knowledge and pursue their interests
- Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan with monthly NerdWallet contribution
- Monthly Wellness Stipend, Cell Phone Stipend, and Wifi Stipend
- Work from home equipment stipend and co-working space subsidy
- Nerd-led group initiatives β Employee Resource Groups for Parents, Diversity, and Inclusion, Women, LGBTQIA, and other communities
- Hackathons and team events across all teams and departments
- Company-wide events like NerdLove (employee appreciation) and our annual Charity Auction
- Our Nerds love to make an impact by paying it forward β Take 8 hours of volunteer time off per quarter and donate to your favorite causes with a company match
- 401K with company match
- Be the first to test and benefit from our new financial products and tools
- Financial wellness, guidance, and unlimited access to a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) through Northstar
- Disability and Life Insurance with employer-paid premiums
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