Greenlight Financial Technology
Greenlight Financial Technology

Software Engineer II, Frontend

$122,000 – $170,000 per year

TLDR

Design web experiences that translate mobile features to the web while shaping platform strategy, architecture, standards, and code quality.

Greenlight is a family technology company on a mission to help families raise financially smart kids and navigate life together. Its suite of products — including the Greenlight app, debit card, Safe Family GPS trackers, and Family Hub — brings together financial tools, safety features, and everyday family management in one connected experience. Designed for busy families who want convenience without compromise, Greenlight continues to innovate alongside the evolving needs of modern life. Today, more than 6.5 million family members trust Greenlight to stay in sync.

At Greenlight, we're here to make the day-to-day easier and futures brighter, so families can spend less time managing life, and more time living it. That's why we get out of bed every morning.

We are looking for a  Software Engineer II, Frontend with a background in web development to join our Web Platform and Family Hub team. Our ideal candidate has a background in NextJS web application development, understands application design and development but also wants to participate in the deployment and operational phases of the SDLC. 

This role reports to the Director, Engineering.


Technologies we use:

  • Frontend: React, Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Modern build tools (Turborepo, etc.), Testing (Cypress, React Testing Library, Jest).
  • Backend & Infrastructure: Node.js, Express, TypeScript/Kotlin, REST APIs, AWS
  • Your day-to-day:

  • Lead the design and implementation of groundbreaking web experiences, translating mobile features to the web with world-class UX.
  • Drive technical strategy, define engineering standards/best practices, mentor engineers, and establish the technical vision for the web platform.
  • Manage technical debt, champion code quality, and lead architectural evolution.
  • What you’ll bring to the team:

  • BS in Computer Science or equivalent
  • 3+ years of software development experience with a track record of technical leadership
  • Expertise in React/Next.js/Remix, experience with modern build tools, testing, and CI/CD.
  • Not sure this one’s for you? Don’t count yourself out. Show us what you’ve got and we’ll reach out if there’s a great fit. 

    Work perks at Greenlight:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and HSA match 
  • Paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits 
  • Traditional 401k with company match
  • Unlimited PTO 
  • Paid company holidays and pop-up bonus holidays 
  • Professional development stipends
  • Mental health resources  
  • 1:1 financial planners
  • Fertility healthcare
  • 100% paid parental and caregiving leave, plus cleaning service and meals during your leave
  • Flexible WFH, both remote and in-office opportunities
  • Fully stocked kitchen, catered lunches, and occasional in-office happy hours
  • Employee resource groups
  • Our stance on salaries:

    Greenlight provides a competitive compensation package with a market-based approach to pay and will vary depending on your location, experience and skill set. The total compensation package for this position will also include a discretionary performance bonus, equity rewards, medical benefits, 401K match, and more. Greenlight conducts continuous compensation evaluations across departments and geographies to ensure we are keeping our pay current and competitive.

    The estimated base pay range for this position in (NY, CA, WA): $122,000- 170,000

    The estimated base pay range for this position in (CO): $122,000- 145,000

    It takes a talented team to aim for a mission like ours. We're looking for people who ask "is it bold enough?" People who bring their real selves to the table and push the people around them to do the same. We win by never hesitating to jump in, offer a hand, or share the credit, because we know we're stronger together than apart. And through all of it, the mission stays the thing we measure ourselves against: are we doing right by the families counting on us? If that sounds like your kind of team, we'd love for you to apply.

    Greenlight is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on age, race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including pregnancy, childbirth, or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth), genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

    Greenlight is committed to an inclusive work environment and interview experience. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in our hiring process, please reach out to your recruiter directly or email accomodations@greenlight.me. 


    Benefits

    Equity Compensation

    Traditional 401k with company match

    Free Meals & Snacks

    Fully stocked kitchen, catered lunches, and occasional in-office happy hours

    Health Insurance

    Medical, dental, vision, and HSA match

    Learning Budget

    1:1 financial planners

    Employee resource groups

    Paid Parental Leave

    100% paid parental and caregiving leave, plus cleaning service and meals during your leave

    Paid Time Off

    Paid company holidays and pop-up bonus holidays

    Remote-Friendly

    Flexible WFH, both remote and in-office opportunities

    Wellness Stipend

    Mental health resources

    Greenlight Financial Technology builds an innovative banking app designed for families, empowering parents to raise financially savvy kids. Targeting over 6 million families, it offers tools and resources that foster financial literacy in a fun and engaging way, making money management a vital part of growing up.

    Founded
    Founded 2014
    Employees
    51-200 employees
    Industry
    Diversified Financial Services
    Total raised
    $82M raised
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