Lead Web Engineer

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

JOB DESCRIPTION

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

Los Angeles, CA

 

Job Summary

Green Dot Corporation is seeking a Lead Web Engineer to join the Consumer Engineering Team, focusing on building scalable, secure, and high-performance web applications that support our financial technology platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Architect and develop enterprise-grade web applications using modern frameworks and cloud-native technologies.

Lead the design and implementation of modular, white-labeled, and localized web solutions.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, Design, Mobile, and Backend Engineering to deliver seamless user experiences.

Drive technical initiatives to improve performance, maintainability, and scalability of web platforms.

Implement observability and monitoring solutions to ensure system reliability and user satisfaction.

Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices across the web domain.

Translate business requirements into technical solutions that align with compliance, security, and accessibility standards.

Operate in an AI-driven SDLC environment, leveraging tools like GitHub Copilot and Azure DevOps.

Required Qualifications

8+ years of web development experience, with 2+ years in a technical leadership role.

Expert-level proficiency in React, Angular framework.

Experience with Azure Cloud, including Azure Functions, Blob Storage, and Service Bus.

Experience with Azure/AWS Cloud services 

Experience in containerizing web applications using technologies like Docker and AKS to ensure scalable, portable, and efficient deployment across environments.

Experience with SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and NoSQL databases like Cosmos DB.

Strong understanding of accessibility standards such as WCAG and ARIA and be able to implement inclusive design practices to ensure web applications are usable by people of all abilities.

Experience in implementing and managing Datadog dashboards, monitors, and alerts for web applications.

Proficiency in RESTful API design, OAuth2, and microservices architecture.

Experience with automated testing, unit testing, TDD, and CI/CD pipelines.

Development Tools: VS Code, Postman, Azure DevOps, Git, Jira, Confluence, Figma.

Strong grasp of web security, encryption standards, and privacy compliance.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment with AI-enhanced workflows.

Strong Communication Skill

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in fintech or consumer-facing web platforms.

Familiarity with operational domains such as payments, identity verification, and customer onboarding.

Contributions to open-source web libraries or technical publications.

**Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship**
**Ability to meet the location requirement outlined above**

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.

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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.