Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer

The Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer will have the opportunity to work supporting one of our newest verticals, NerdWallet Mortgage Experts. In this Full-Stack role you would be responsible for writing high-quality, scalable, and efficient code, ensuring that software meets business and technical requirements. Additionally, reviewing and optimizing existing code, conducting thorough testing, and troubleshooting complex issues to improve system performance and reliability. The Senior Software Engineer will also have the opportunity to mentor junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and best practices in coding, architecture, and software development methodologies. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and quality assurance professionals, to align technical solutions with business objectives. Furthermore, you will 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.

Required Skills and Qualifications (Your Experience):

• Experience: Minimum of 6+ 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 and NoSQL 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.

Preferred Qualifications (Bonus Points):

• Experience in performance marketing - including lead funnels, conversion metrics, performance tracking, and ping-post systems.

• Experience Implementing a new CRM technology (i.e. Salesforce, Relcu etc.)

• Experience in consumer credit, lending, loans, or insurance, with a solid understanding of industry regulations, underwriting processes, and risk assessment.

• Familiarity with financial modeling, scoring algorithms, or credit risk analysis.

Where:

• This role will be remote (based in the U.S.).

• We believe great work can be done anywhere. No matter where you are based, NerdWallet offers benefits and perks to support the physical, financial, and emotional well being of you and your family.

What we offer:

Work Hard, Stay Balanced (Life’s a series of balancing acts, eh?)

• 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

Have Some Fun! (Nerds are fun, too)

• 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

Plan for your future (And when you retire on your island, remember the little people)

• 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

If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here.

NerdWallet is committed to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, so all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.  

NerdWallet will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and the San Francisco Fair Chance Act, which requires this notice, as well as the Los Angeles Fair Chance Act, which requires this notice.

NerdWallet participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify program for all US locations. For more information, please see:

• E-Verify Participation Poster (English+Spanish/Español)

• Right to Work Poster (English) / (Spanish/Español)