Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer - Consumer Banking & Credit Cards

At NerdWallet, we are dedicated to demystifying financial choices for everyone. To achieve this ambitious goal, we need a team of outstanding individuals—our Nerds. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture that is inclusive, flexible, and promotes open communication, allowing you to grow, embrace calculated risks, and express your true self. Whether you work remotely or in our offices, we support your best working environment. We believe in investing in your well-being, professional growth, and your ability to create a meaningful impact; when one Nerd elevates their skills, we all benefit.As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be pivotal in designing, developing, and maintaining intricate software systems, taking on a leadership role within your team. Your primary focus will be to create scalable and efficient architectures, ensuring that our software satisfies both functional and non-functional requirements, including performance, security, and maintainability.In this role, you will write high-quality, scalable, and efficient code while ensuring it meets the business and technical specifications. You'll also review and enhance existing code, conduct rigorous testing, and solve complex issues to enhance system performance and reliability. Furthermore, you will mentor junior developers, nurturing a culture of continuous learning and adherence to best practices in coding, architecture, and software development methods. Collaboration with cross-functional teams—including product managers, designers, and quality assurance professionals—is essential to align technical solutions with our business objectives. Strong communication skills, adept problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work independently while leading projects are key to your success.This position reports to the Senior Manager of Engineering.Potential projects you will engage in include:Enhancing insurance processes through our marketing funnels by implementing ordering changes, micro-optimizations, and A/B testing for auto, home, life, Medicare, and travel insurance flows.Designing and executing secure, scalable back-end integrations with third-party platforms to promote conversions and user engagement.Leading the development of impactful insurance experiences, including organic SEO pages that drive significant traffic and user engagement across various insurance products (auto, home, life, Medicare, U65 health, travel, and pet).Engaging directly with data ingestion pipelines and writing efficient SQL queries.

At NerdWallet, we are dedicated to empowering individuals to navigate their financial decisions with confidence. Our inclusive culture fosters growth, encourages thoughtful risk-taking, and celebrates authenticity (cape optional). Whether you prefer remote work or an in-office environment, we support your optimal work style. By investing in your well-being and professional development, we ensure that as each team member levels up, we all benefit.The Platform team at NerdWallet is responsible for the core systems that enhance our customer experience. We manage a centralized product data platform, partner ingestion pipelines, our publishing and click-tracking infrastructure, GraphQL gateway operations, and a high-traffic, headless WordPress CMS. These systems guarantee accurate, compliant, and high-performance product and content experiences for millions of web and mobile users. We are seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead this team, focusing on modernizing legacy services into scalable, reliable systems while advancing our vision of a flexible platform that enables quicker publishing, enhanced observability, and future scalability.As the Senior Engineering Manager for our Platform Systems, you will guide and support a team of engineers in delivering high-quality, scalable, and secure software that aligns with NerdWallet’s product and business objectives. You will collaborate closely with Product and cross-functional teams to define the roadmap, prioritize tasks, and eliminate barriers while promoting robust engineering practices and a culture of continuous improvement. You will be responsible for ensuring technical quality, team well-being, and daily execution—mentoring engineers, making informed technical decisions, and balancing immediate delivery with long-term maintainability, compliance, and reliability.This position reports to the Director of Engineering.

At NerdWallet, our mission is to provide clarity in financial decision-making for all. We're proud to foster a diverse, flexible, and transparent culture where you can thrive, take calculated risks, and express your true self. Whether working remotely or in the office, we support your unique working style. We believe in investing in your well-being, professional growth, and impact because when one of us succeeds, we all succeed.Role Overview:As a Lead Writer / Content Strategist II, you will produce top-notch, data-driven content that empowers Canadians to make informed personal finance choices, particularly regarding credit cards. This position combines editorial excellence with strategic insight, focusing on identifying content gaps, optimizing existing materials, and creating innovative formats to engage audiences effectively. Your work will enhance NerdWallet Canada’s expertise, improve content performance, and broaden our audience through compelling, audience-first storytelling.In this senior individual contributor role, you will be a thought leader, merging strong editorial judgment with a strategic, audience-centric approach. You will take ownership of content performance, proactively seeking out ways to enhance NerdWallet Canada’s content portfolio and exploring new formats. Collaboration is key as you will work cross-functionally with editorial, data, and PR teams to ensure that all content is accurate, relevant, and impactful. You will operate independently, shaping not just the narratives we share, but also determining the best delivery methods to serve our audience effectively.Key Responsibilities:Identify content gaps and optimization opportunities using performance data and strategic priorities; propose and create new articles to fill those gaps.Research and develop well-sourced, clear, and engaging content focused on Canadian personal finance issues, especially credit cards.Engage in and create diverse content formats (e.g., articles, newsletters, social media, video) to enhance the audience-first user experience.Provide editing support, including backreads, copyediting, and line editing, to maintain high editorial standards across team outputs.Review Canadian credit card products, gather and analyze data, and translate insights into easily digestible comparisons and recommendations for consumers.

At NerdWallet, we are dedicated to demystifying financial decisions for everyone. Our mission thrives on the contributions of our exceptional team, which we affectionately call Nerds. We foster a culture that is inclusive, flexible, and transparent, empowering you to grow, take intelligent risks, and express your authentic self (cape optional). Whether you prefer working remotely or in-office, we are committed to supporting your unique path to success. We invest in your well-being, professional development, and the impactful work you do, because when one Nerd excels, we all benefit.Organic traffic and search engine optimization are pivotal to our success at NerdWallet. As the Senior Product Manager for SEO, you will play a crucial role in defending and expanding our organic audience by developing, testing, and optimizing on-site SEO features that ensure our content effectively reaches our target audience. You will spearhead strategy and execution, shaping a seamless user experience that significantly impacts millions of consumers as they navigate essential financial decisions. Your passion for creating meaningful, intuitive, and user-friendly product experiences will empower individuals to make informed financial choices.You will blend strategic foresight with hands-on execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement robust solutions that enhance our ecosystem. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in fintech, consumer finance, or growth-oriented product management, with verified SEO expertise and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where experimentation and innovation yield measurable outcomes. You will continuously evaluate product performance metrics to improve user engagement, conversion rates, and long-term value, ensuring that every enhancement propels both the customer experience and business growth forward.This role reports directly to the Director of Engineering for the SEO Team.Where You Can Make a Difference:Lead Product Strategy: Oversee the comprehensive vision and roadmap by partnering with data, design, engineering, and marketing teams to drive organic funnel growth.Accelerate Business Growth: Launch and refine experiences that enhance customer outcomes and expand the business.Utilize Market Insights: Conduct extensive market analysis and user research to uncover opportunities, shape strategic direction, and inform product decisions.Champion Consumer-Centric Innovation: Gain a deep understanding of consumer behaviors and needs to create personalized, high-impact product experiences.Drive Effective Execution: Collaborate across functions to deliver new features and product enhancements on schedule with measurable impacts.Optimize Performance: Leverage data, A/B testing, and experimental methods to continuously improve the user experience and outcomes.