Staff Software Engineer, Full Stack at Credit Karma

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Credit Karma Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
FintechIndustries

Requirements

  • 10+ years of programming experience with a focus on front end development
  • 4+ years experience in at least one relevant front-end framework (React, Vue, Angular, etc.)
  • 4-6 years experience in microservices architecture, messaging patterns, and deployment models
  • Experience in API design and building robust and extendable client/server contracts
  • Proficient in TypeScript (preferred)
  • Experience with GraphQL (preferred)
  • Ability to mentor, teach and coach early career team members (preferred)
  • Strong command of modern HTML and CSS (preferred)
  • A solid foundation in OOP, design patterns, algorithms, programming languages (preferred)
  • Experience with A/B testing (preferred)
  • Experience building highly integrated and testable systems (preferred)
  • Strong communication and leadership abilities (preferred)
  • Experience with Agile/Scrum practices (preferred)
  • Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field or software development training program (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Develop features and improvements for the various consumer facing products at Credit Karma using React and Typescript
  • Develop, maintain and advocate Frontend code quality standards and best practices. Teach and reinforce these principles through code review
  • Solve technical problems of the highest scope and complexity for the team. Serve as a technical leader, resource, and mentor for the other members of the Frontend Engineering team

Skills

React
Typescript
Frontend
Code Review
Mentoring

Credit Karma

Provides free credit scores and financial tools

About Credit Karma

Credit Karma provides financial tools and resources to help individuals improve their financial health. The platform offers free access to credit scores, credit monitoring, and personalized recommendations for credit cards and loans, including options for cars, homes, and personal financing. Users can track their credit progress and receive alerts about changes to their credit reports. Unlike many competitors, Credit Karma operates on a freemium model, allowing users to access a wide range of services at no cost while earning revenue through partnerships with financial institutions. The company's goal is to empower its members to achieve their financial goals by providing helpful resources and fostering a sense of ownership and progress in their financial journeys.

Oakland, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2007Year Founded
$358MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Fintech, Cybersecurity, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Commuter Benefits
Wellness Program
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Education Perks

Risks

Increased competition from Walmart-backed FinTech One could challenge Credit Karma's market share.
Integration challenges from Zendrive acquisition may distract from Credit Karma's core objectives.
Intuit's AI advancements could overshadow Credit Karma's financial tools and services.

Differentiation

Credit Karma pioneered free credit scores, setting it apart in personal finance.
The company offers a comprehensive suite of free financial tools and recommendations.
Credit Karma's freemium model generates revenue through partnerships with financial institutions.

Upsides

Credit Karma's acquisition of Zendrive enhances its mobility risk intelligence offerings.
AI-driven financial assistants could inspire Credit Karma to develop personalized financial tools.
Growing digital solutions adoption by SMBs presents expansion opportunities for Credit Karma.

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