Staff Software Engineer, Shopping Marketplaces (CAN)

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Requirements:

• Minimum of 8+ years in software engineering, with a strong background in full stack development.
• Expert in TypeScript, Node.js and the web platform; proficient in other modern languages such as Rust, Go, Python, etc.
• Expert in modern front-end frameworks such as Next.js, React.js, Material UI, Tailwind, etc.
• Deeply knowledgeable about Web Performance, Core Web Vitals & Technical SEO.
• Experience in Observability and running a production website or application at scale.
• Experience with database systems, microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, IAC, CI/CD and cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Deep domain knowledge in finance or a related field.

Responsibilities:

• Shape the future of NerdWallet’s highest-traffic organic pages by improving performance, SEO, and user engagement.
• Partner with product, SEO, and data teams to run experiments, measure impact, and iterate quickly.
• Take input from and partner directly with engineering leadership to drive technical initiatives to enhance performance, observability, scalability, security and developer experience.
• Contribute to platform stability and resilience through effective monitoring, troubleshooting, and incident management.
• Ensure high standards of technical excellence, maintaining a high-quality codebase and modernizing our stack.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineering team members, promoting best practices in coding, testing, and architecture.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, performance, and adherence to standards, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the engineering team.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in the tech and finance industries through a practice of continuous learning and self-improvement.