Senior Full-Stack Engineer, Front-end (RIA)

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). Whether remote or in-office, we support how you thrive best. We invest in your well-being, development, and ability to make an impact​ because when one Nerd levels up, we all do.

We’re looking for a builder, a problem-solver, and an innovator who’s ready to drive development that makes a big impact. As a Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of launching a brand-new business initiative, working hand-in-hand with our financial advisors team to create products that change the way we deliver value to clients. As a Front-end focused Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer, you will have direct business impact, working alongside our financial advisors team in order to build and guide a new business. In this role, you will be responsible for writing high-quality, scalable, and efficient code, ensuring that software meets business and technical requirements. Additionally, you will be reviewing and optimizing existing code, conducting thorough testing, and troubleshooting complex issues to improve system performance and reliability. You 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.

This role reports to the Senior Manager, Engineering.

Where you can make an impact:

Secure & Scalable Development

• Write and optimize code for high-performance financial applications.

• Ensure compliance with security standards (e.g., PCI-DSS, SOC 2).

System Architecture & Design

• Design scalable, fault-tolerant data systems.

• Implement secure APIs and data storage for sensitive data.

Regulatory & Compliance Adherence

• Ensure compliance with all SEC RIA rules and regulations.

• Implement logging, auditing, and risk mitigation strategies.

Technical Leadership & Collaboration

• Mentor engineers and enforce best coding practices.

• Work with product, risk, and compliance teams on secure solutions.

Performance Optimization & Reliability

• 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.

Innovation & Emerging Tech

• 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.

Your experience:

• 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.

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 – 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)

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 4% 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) 

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