Software Engineer II Full Stack

Full-Stack Software Engineer (Web Core Team)

About Greenlight

Greenlight is a leading family fintech company empowering over 6 million users with innovative financial tools. We're passionate about building a brighter financial future for families and are seeking a talented Full-Stack Software Engineer to join our growing Web Core Team.

Responsibilities

• Develop engaging and user-friendly experiences for the Greenlight website, collaborating closely with domain teams, product managers, and designers.
• Contribute to establishing and maintaining web development standards, best practices, and technology choices across Greenlight.
• Assist in scaling and maintaining backend services to accommodate new features and a rapidly expanding user base.
• Enhance the reliability and availability of the Greenlight platform.
• Collaborate effectively within a team to deliver high-quality web products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 3+ years of proven software development experience.
• Proficiency in building single-page applications using modern frameworks (e.g., React, NextJS).
• Experience developing REST APIs and backend services using Node.js.
• Strong understanding of performance, scalability, and observability principles.
• Familiarity with AWS, Kubernetes (EKS), and Kotlin.

Compensation

• Estimated base pay range: $122,000-180,000 (NY, CA, WA), $122,000-155,000 (CO).
• Competitive benefits package including medical, equity rewards, and a discretionary performance bonus.

Join our team and make a real impact on the future of family finance!

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of professional software development experience.

Technical Skills:

• Proven experience building single-page applications using a modern framework (e.g., React, NextJS).
• Demonstrated ability to develop REST APIs and backend services using Node.js.
• Solid understanding of performance optimization, scalability, and observability principles.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, specifically AWS and containerization technologies like Kubernetes (EKS).
• Experience with Kotlin is a plus.

Other Requirements:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for building high-quality, user-friendly web applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and Maintain Web Applications: Design, build, and maintain new features and functionalities for the Greenlight website, ensuring a seamless user experience.
• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to translate user needs into functional web applications.
• Contribute to Architectural Standards: Participate in defining and implementing best practices, coding standards, and technology choices for the web development stack.
• Ensure Platform Reliability: Proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, implement monitoring solutions, and contribute to maintaining high availability of the platform.
• Support Backend Services: Assist in scaling and maintaining backend services to accommodate new features and a growing user base.

Greenlight Financial Technology - Software Engineer II Full Stack Hiring Workflow

1. Application Review: AI-powered screening analyzes resumes and cover letters against required skills and experience.

2. Technical Assessment: Candidates complete a coding challenge evaluating their proficiency in relevant technologies (e.g., React, Node.js, AWS).

3. Phone Interview: A recruiter conducts a 30-minute phone interview to assess communication skills, cultural fit, and initial technical understanding.

4. Technical Interview: A team of engineers conducts a 60-minute technical interview, delving deeper into coding skills, problem-solving abilities, and experience with relevant technologies.

5. Culture Fit Interview: A 30-minute interview with a team member or manager focuses on Greenlight's values, work environment, and candidate's alignment.

6. Final Decision: The hiring team reviews all interview feedback and makes a final decision.

7. Offer & Onboarding: A competitive offer is extended, followed by a comprehensive onboarding process.

About Greenlight Financial Technology

Greenlight is a leading family fintech company on a mission to empower the next generation of financially responsible individuals. With over 6 million users, Greenlight provides innovative tools and resources that make managing money fun, easy, and educational for families.

We believe in building a transparent and supportive environment where our team members can thrive. Greenlight offers a competitive compensation package, including a market-based approach to pay, discretionary performance bonuses, equity rewards, and comprehensive medical benefits.

Join our team and help us shape the future of family finance!