Senior Software Engineer, Full-Stack – Insurance

November 8

🏄 California – Remote

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⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🧑‍💻 Full-stack Engineer

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NerdWallet

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NerdWallet is on a mission to help provide clarity for consumers and SMBs so they can make financial decisions with confidence. We work hard to cultivate an award-winning culture in which our Nerds can realize this mission, and we pride ourselves on the programs we’ve created to positively impact the lives of our consumers, our Nerds, and our wider world.

501 - 1000 employees

Founded 2009

💰 Secondary Market on 2021-05

📋 Description

• 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). • 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. • Senior Software Engineers are responsible for writing high-quality, scalable, and efficient code, ensuring that software meets business and technical requirements. Additionally, they review and optimize existing code, conduct thorough testing, and troubleshoot complex issues to improve system performance and reliability. • Senior software engineers also mentor junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and best practices in coding, architecture, and software development methodologies. They collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and quality assurance professionals, to align technical solutions with business objectives. Furthermore, they contribute to architectural decisions, evaluate new technologies, and drive innovation within the organization. Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently while leading projects are essential for success in this role.

🎯 Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 6+ years in software engineering, with a strong background in frontend development, backend development and distributed systems. • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). • Technical Skills: • Expert in React, TypeScript, Node • Familiarity with NextJS • Relational database experience • 2+ years working on a public facing website (Should understand: SEO, ADA, responsive, etc) • Software Development – Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and methodologies (Agile, Scrum, DevOps). • System Design & Architecture – Experience in designing scalable, distributed, and high-performance systems. • Databases – Knowledge of SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra) databases. • Cloud Platforms – Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for deploying and managing applications. • DevOps & CI/CD – Familiarity with automation tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, 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.

🏖️ Benefits

• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependents • Rejuvenation Policy – 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