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Software Development Engineer 5

WEX Inc. is a global commerce platform that simplifies the business of running a business by offering personalized technology solutions for employee benefits, mobility and fleet management, and corporate payments.

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Employee count: 5000+

Salary: 158k-210k USD

United States only

* This is a remote position; however, the candidate must reside within 30 miles of one of the following locations: Seattle, WA; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; San Francisco Bay Area, CA; Dallas, TX; Washington D.C; and Portland, ME.

About the Team/Role

We are the WEX Fleet Services team, dedicated to building modern API interfaces for WEX’s industry-leading fuel card platform. We are defining and creating APIs for both internal and external customers, and we're at the forefront of creating a foundation to open up new opportunities for WEX.

As a Principal Software Development Engineer on our team, you will be a key contributor and leader following best practices in designing, developing, and maintaining our cloud-native solution and deliver best in class solutions. You'll work with a modern tech stack including containerization, Kafka event streams, ElasticSearch, and APIs written in Java. This is an opportunity for you to join an agile, and collaborative team that values ownership, high-quality results, and a fun working environment.

How you’ll make an impact

  • Design, develop, and implement scalable and reliable software solutions using Kafka, ElasticSearch, and other modern technologies.

  • Contribute to the architecture and design of our cloud-native infrastructure.

  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.

  • Participate in code reviews and collaborate with other team members to ensure high code quality.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely and efficient manner.

  • Pick up new technology and switch between tech stacks with a minimum of fuss.

  • Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging technologies.

Experience you’ll bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

  • 5-10 years of software development experience, including experience developing and supporting cloud-based infrastructure as code.

  • Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms, object-oriented design, and problem-solving skills.

  • Expertise in designing and developing internet-scale services with scalability, availability, security, and reliability design tenets.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a collaborative mindset.

  • Strongly proficient with event streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka).

  • Expertise in Elasticsearch, including query optimization, indexing, and data analysis.

  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS.

Bonus points for

  • Experience with Kafka, AWS, Elasticsearch and Java.

  • Experience with automated deployment pipelines.

  • Examples of passion projects or contributions to open-source projects.

  • Passion for technology and a desire to learn and grow.

We are looking for engineers who are passionate about building innovative solutions, collaborating with a talented team, and making a meaningful impact on our business. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply!

The base pay range represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position. Actual pay rates will vary and will be based on various factors, such as your qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Base pay is one component of WEX's total compensation package. Most sales positions are eligible for commission under the terms of an applicable plan. Non-sales roles are typically eligible for a quarterly or annual bonus based on their role and applicable plan. WEX's comprehensive and market competitive benefits are designed to support your personal and professional well-being. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurances, retirement savings plan, paid time off, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and more. For more information, check out the "About Us" section.Pay Range: $158,000.00 - $210,000.00

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Salary: 158k-210k USD

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About wex

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WEX Inc. is a global commerce platform that simplifies the business of running a business. Many of our customers face the challenge of managing complex operational processes due to the rapid pace of regulatory, economic, and societal change worldwide. They are often stretched thin and lack the in-house expertise to solve these intricate problems. This is why WEX offers personalized technology solutions designed to simplify employee benefits, mobility and fleet management, and accounts payable and receivables processes. From our origins as a pioneer in fleet card payments in 1983, we have expanded our scope to become a multi-channel provider of corporate payment solutions, helping businesses navigate these complexities and achieve greater efficiency.

Our customers in the fleet industry, for example, need robust tools to manage fuel and maintenance expenses, ensure driver safety, and optimize operations. WEX Fleet provides them with fuel cards, telematics, and data analytics to meet these needs. For businesses involved in travel, managing cross-border payments and streamlining back-end accounting can be a significant hurdle. WEX's travel and corporate solutions, including virtual payment solutions, help these clients automate processes, reduce costs, and gain better insights into their spending. Similarly, in the healthcare sector, employers and employees alike grapple with the administration of benefits and healthcare payments. WEX Health offers a cloud-based platform to simplify the management of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), and other benefit plans, making it easier for millions of consumers to manage their healthcare expenses. By embedding our solutions into our customers' workflows and leveraging our expertise in data and analytics, we empower them to make smarter decisions, reduce operating costs, and ultimately, reach their full potential.

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WEX provides paid sick days.

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