Senior Web Engineer

Company: NerdWallet

Salary: Not provided

Location: , United States

react
node
remote

Description

• Build tools using Next.js, React.js, Astro.js, and WordPress for SEO-optimized customer experiences • Develop high-traffic, consumer-facing, performant pages at scale • Drive technical excellence, front-end performance, and platform scalability • Enhance Core Web Vitals, technical SEO, and observability • Develop back-end APIs and integrate with Machine Learning systems for personalization and data-driven decision-making • Collaborate with product, Organic Growth, data, and engineering leadership teams • Run experiments, measure impact, and iterate quickly • Drive initiatives focused on performance, observability, scalability, security, and developer experience • Monitor, troubleshoot, and manage incidents to support platform stability and resilience • Maintain and modernize a high-quality codebase • Mentor engineering team members and provide technical guidance • Conduct code reviews • Stay current with technology trends in the technology and finance industries • Report to the Senior Manager, Engineering

Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years in software engineering, with a strong background in client focused full stack development • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience • Expertise in ES6, TypeScript, Node.js, and the web platform • Proficiency in modern languages such as Rust, Go, and Python • Expertise in modern front-end frameworks such as Astro.js, Nuxt.js, Next.js, React.js, and Tailwind • Deep knowledge of Web Performance, Core Web Vitals, and Technical SEO • Understanding of accessibility best practices • 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 such as Vercel, AWS, GCP, or Azure • Legally authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependents • 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 • Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan with monthly NerdWallet contribution • Monthly Wellness Stipend • Cell Phone Stipend • Wifi Stipend for remote Nerds • Work from home equipment stipend for remote Nerds • Co-working space subsidy for remote Nerds • Employee Resource Groups • Hackathons and team events • Company-wide events including NerdLove and annual Charity Auction • 8 hours of volunteer time off per quarter with company match • 401K with 4% company match • Early access to new financial products and tools • Financial wellness guidance and unlimited access to a Certified Financial Planner through Northstar • Disability and Life Insurance with employer-paid premiums

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