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

Overview

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.

In Short

• 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.
• 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.
• Explore new technologies to enhance investor-advisor matching.
• Stay ahead of evolving fintech and wealth management platforms.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years in software engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Advanced proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Deep experience with microservices architecture and RESTful APIs.
• Strong familiarity with Next.js for building full-stack applications.
• Strong understanding of SQL systems and data processing.
• Hands-on experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Knowledge of security best practices in regulated industries.
• Familiar with CI/CD pipelines and containerization.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision health care plans.
• Vacation Time Off + 11 holidays + 4 Mental Health Days Off.
• New Parent Leave for employees with a newborn child.
• Mental health support.
• Paid sabbatical for personal growth.
• Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan.
• Monthly Wellness Stipend and work from home equipment stipend.
• Nerd-led group initiatives and company-wide events.
• 401K with company match.
• Access to financial wellness guidance.