Senior Software Engineer (SMB)

NerdWallet

1d•Remote

About The Position

At NerdWallet, we’re on a mission to bring clarity to all of life’s financial decisions and every great mission needs a team of exceptional Nerds. We’ve built an inclusive, flexible, and candid culture where you’re empowered to grow, take smart risks, and be unapologetically yourself (cape optional). Whether remote or in-office, we support how you thrive best. We invest in your well-being, development, and ability to make an impact because when one Nerd levels up, we all do. A Senior Software Engineer plays a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining complex software systems while providing technical leadership within a team. Their primary purpose is to architect scalable and efficient solutions, ensuring that software meets both functional and non-functional requirements such as performance, security, and maintainability. This is a Full-Stack role. As Senior Software Engineer you will be responsible for writing high-quality, scalable, and efficient code, ensuring that software meets business and technical requirements. In this role, you will review and optimize existing code, conduct thorough testing, and troubleshoot complex issues to improve system performance and reliability. You are a strong communicator who is able to foster a culture of continuous learning and best practices in coding, architecture, and software development methodologies. You are a natural connector who can easily build relationships with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and quality assurance professionals, to align technical solutions with business objectives. You are a self-starter, who can work independently to proactively identify business needs, contribute to architectural decisions, evaluate new technologies, and drive innovation within the organization. This role reports to the Sr. Director, Product, Design, and Technology. Where you can make an impact: As a key member of our team, you will help strengthen and grow one of the top-performing verticals at Nerdwallet. Your contributions will be meaningful and visible as you: Drive strategic initiatives that directly influence our vertical's growth and enhance Nerdwallet's position as a trusted financial guidance platform Collaborate with a high-performing team of experts who are passionate about empowering consumers to make smarter financial decisions Identify innovative solutions to diverse business challenges that require both analytical thinking and creative problem-solving Contribute to building sustainable processes that scale with Nerdwallet's ambitious growth plans Make meaningful connections with stakeholders across the organization to ensure alignment and maximize our impact on consumers' financial lives Be part of shaping the future direction of a critical business unit within Nerdwallet

Requirements

Minimum of 4 years in software engineering, with a strong background in full-stack development.
Programming Languages – Proficiency in languages like Ruby (on Rails), JavaScript (React), and similar languages/frameworks.
Software Development – Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and methodologies (Agile, Scrum, DevOps).
System Design & Architecture – Architect Ruby (or other) applications with clean separation of concerns.
Databases – Knowledge of SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) databases.
Cloud Platforms – Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for deploying and managing applications.
Familiarity with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and MVC architecture.
DevOps & CI/CD – Experience with automation tools (e.g. CircleCi, GitHub Actions).
Testing & Debugging – Proficiency in unit testing, integration testing, and debugging tools.
Security Best Practices – Awareness of security principles, authentication, and authorization techniques.
Version Control – Proficiency with Git and workflows like GitFlow.

Nice To Haves

Experience in consumer credit, lending, loans, or insurance.
Familiarity with Ruby on Rails and React.

Responsibilities

writing high-quality, scalable, and efficient code, ensuring that software meets business and technical requirements
review and optimize existing code
conduct thorough testing
troubleshoot complex issues to improve system performance and reliability
foster a culture of continuous learning and best practices in coding, architecture, and software development methodologies
build relationships with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and quality assurance professionals, to align technical solutions with business objectives
proactively identify business needs, contribute to architectural decisions, evaluate new technologies, and drive innovation within the organization
Drive strategic initiatives that directly influence our vertical's growth and enhance Nerdwallet's position as a trusted financial guidance platform
Collaborate with a high-performing team of experts who are passionate about empowering consumers to make smarter financial decisions
Identify innovative solutions to diverse business challenges that require both analytical thinking and creative problem-solving
Contribute to building sustainable processes that scale with Nerdwallet's ambitious growth plans
Make meaningful connections with stakeholders across the organization to ensure alignment and maximize our impact on consumers' financial lives
Be part of shaping the future direction of a critical business unit within Nerdwallet

Benefits

Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependents
Rejuvenation Policy – Flexible Vacation Time Off + 11 holidays + holiday company shutdown
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 after 5 years 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 (Only remote Nerds are eligible for the Wifi Stipend)
Work from home equipment stipend and co-working space subsidy (Only remote Nerds are eligible for these stipends)
Nerd-led group initiatives – 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 – Take 8 hours of volunteer time off per quarter and donate to your favorite causes with a company match
401K with 4% 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