NerdWallet · 1 month ago
Senior Full-Stack Engineer, Front-end (RIA)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expNerdWallet is on a mission to bring clarity to all of life’s financial decisions, and they are seeking a Senior Full-Stack Engineer to drive development for a new business initiative. This role involves writing high-quality code, optimizing existing systems, mentoring junior developers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business objectives.
ConsumerFinancial ServicesInternetPersonal Finance
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years in software engineering, with a strong background in backend development and distributed systems
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
Advanced proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript (including Node.js, React.js, and Next.js)
Deep experience with microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and event-driven systems
Strong familiarity with Next.js for building modern full-stack applications, including server-side rendering, API routes, and integration with backend services
Strong understanding of both SQL systems, with proven experience in high-volume, low-latency data processing
Hands-on experience with at least one major provider (AWS, GCP, or Azure) for deploying and scaling applications
Knowledge of security best practices, especially within regulated industries like financial services
Familiar with CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and orchestration
Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently while leading projects
Preferred
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 – 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)
401K with 4% company match
Disability and Life Insurance with employer-paid premiums
Company
NerdWallet
NerdWallet develops a financial platform to help people find the right credit cards and mortgage rates.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$105MKey Investors
Camelot Financial Capital ManagementIVPSilicon Valley Bank
2021-11-04IPO
2021-05-21Secondary Market
2021-05-07Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Tim Chen
CEO
Hanah Cho
Vice President, Content
Recent News
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