Staff Full-Stack Engineer, Front-end, SEO Engineering
NerdWallet
AWSAzureCloudGoGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaScriptMicroservicesNext.jsNode.jsNuxtPythonReact+2 more
Senior Full-Stack Engineer, Front-end
NerdWallet
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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Senior
Tech Stack
AWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaScriptMicroservicesNext.jsNode.jsReactSQLTypeScript
About the role
- Write and optimize code for high-performance financial applications.
- Ensure compliance with security standards (e.g., PCI-DSS, SOC 2).
- Design scalable, fault-tolerant data systems.
- Implement secure APIs and data storage for sensitive data.
- Ensure compliance with all SEC RIA rules and regulations.
- Implement logging, auditing, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Mentor engineers and enforce best coding practices.
- Work with product, risk, and compliance teams on secure solutions.
- Build robust systems to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant delivery of investor leads to RIAs.
- Design infrastructure and workflows that scale with advisor demand while maintaining data integrity and availability.
- Explore new technologies to enhance investor-advisor matching, such as personalization engines and intelligent routing.
- Stay ahead of evolving fintech and wealth management platforms to integrate relevant solutions into the RIA ecosystem.
Requirements
- Experience: Minimum of 5+ years in software engineering, with a strong background in backend development and distributed systems.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Technical Skills:
- Core Languages: Advanced proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript (including Node.js, React.js, and Next.js).
- Backend Expertise: Deep experience with microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and event-driven systems.
- Full-Stack Capability: Strong familiarity with Next.js for building modern full-stack applications, including server-side rendering, API routes, and integration with backend services.
- Databases: Strong understanding of both SQL systems, with proven experience in high-volume, low-latency data processing.
- Cloud Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with at least one major provider (**AWS**, GCP, or Azure) for deploying and scaling applications.
- Security: Knowledge of security best practices, especially within regulated industries like financial services.
- DevOps & Tooling: Familiar with CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and orchestration.
- Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently while leading projects are essential for success in this role.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with top of funnel - including lead funnels, conversion metrics, performance metrics, and performance tracking.
- Experience Implementing a new CRM technology platform (i.e. Salesforce, Zoho etc.)
- Experience in fintech, with a hands on exposure to industry regulations, underwriting processes, and risk assessment. Familiarity with lead gen marketplaces, routing, and transmission of data.
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
- 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 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
JavaScriptTypeScriptNode.jsReact.jsNext.jsmicroservices architectureRESTful APIsevent-driven systemsSQLcloud infrastructure
Soft skills
communicationproblem-solvingindependent workleadershipmentoring
