IT Tech Lead

World Fuel Services•Miami, FL

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

At World Kinect, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the innumerable talents of our approximately 5000 strong professional team. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally-diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration and efficient execution are highly valued. Our high-performance culture is what allows us to drive sustained growth. Stronger together, we promote an environment where individuals can thrive. Senior Network Software Engineer World Kinect Miami, FL (Hybrid) World Kinect is transforming how global energy solutions are built, secured, and delivered. As part of our modernization journey, we’re seeking a Senior Network Software Engineer (IC) to drive automation, security, and scalability across our global network footprint. This highly impactful role blends advanced software engineering with modern network operations. You’ll design and implement scalable automation, lead key architectural initiatives, and enhance the performance and resilience of our hybrid and cloud-native environments. You'll work hands-on with technologies such as TypeScript, GraphQL, Python, and Terraform , collaborating closely with senior leadership to align our network strategy with World Kinect’s global objectives. What You’ll Do Lead, Architect, and Innovate Architect and lead large-scale network automation and software engineering projects Develop modern APIs using TypeScript, GraphQL , and contemporary frameworks Define coding standards, development methodologies, and engineering best practices Drive Engineering Excellence Mentor engineers across levels, fostering innovation, high performance, and technical mastery Partner with senior leaders to align network architecture with strategic business goals Identify and adopt emerging technologies to modernize and future-proof World Kinect’s network stack Optimize and Automate Global Network Operations Design and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Ansible Develop automation scripts in Python and Bash to streamline network operations Conduct regular network audits to ensure compliance with industry standards Enhance Network Stability & Security Monitor, analyze, and optimize global network performance using advanced tooling Utilize tools such as Wireshark , NetFlow, and cloud-native monitoring solutions Manage and configure routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and IDS/IPS systems Ensure adherence to network policies, security protocols, and compliance frameworks What You Bring Technical Expertise 8+ years of experience in network-centric software engineering Advanced proficiency with TypeScript, GraphQL, API development , and CI/CD Strong background in cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP) Expertise in network security, DevOps, and containerization Deep knowledge of DNS, DHCP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS , and enterprise-scale routing Hands-on experience with firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection, and modern security models Proficiency in Python, Bash, Ansible, YAML , and Configuration as Code (CaC) methodologies Leadership & Influence Proven experience leading cross-functional engineering initiatives Exceptional communication, analytical thinking, and strategic decision-making Ability to influence executive stakeholders and drive architectural direction What You’ll Learn & Gain At World Kinect, your impact scales globally. In this role, you will: Lead engineering efforts that support distributed network platforms across continents Deepen expertise in cloud-native network architectures Work with emerging technologies in automation, network observability, and security Gain exposure to enterprise strategies across a dynamic, global organization #WKC #LI-SS1 World Kinect is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. World Kinect Corporation

Requirements

8+ years of experience in network-centric software engineering
Advanced proficiency with TypeScript, GraphQL, API development , and CI/CD
Strong background in cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Expertise in network security, DevOps, and containerization
Deep knowledge of DNS, DHCP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS , and enterprise-scale routing
Hands-on experience with firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection, and modern security models
Proficiency in Python, Bash, Ansible, YAML , and Configuration as Code (CaC) methodologies
Proven experience leading cross-functional engineering initiatives
Exceptional communication, analytical thinking, and strategic decision-making
Ability to influence executive stakeholders and drive architectural direction

Responsibilities

Architect and lead large-scale network automation and software engineering projects
Develop modern APIs using TypeScript, GraphQL , and contemporary frameworks
Define coding standards, development methodologies, and engineering best practices
Mentor engineers across levels, fostering innovation, high performance, and technical mastery
Partner with senior leaders to align network architecture with strategic business goals
Identify and adopt emerging technologies to modernize and future-proof World Kinect’s network stack
Design and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Ansible
Develop automation scripts in Python and Bash to streamline network operations
Conduct regular network audits to ensure compliance with industry standards
Monitor, analyze, and optimize global network performance using advanced tooling
Utilize tools such as Wireshark , NetFlow, and cloud-native monitoring solutions
Manage and configure routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and IDS/IPS systems
Ensure adherence to network policies, security protocols, and compliance frameworks
Lead engineering efforts that support distributed network platforms across continents
Deepen expertise in cloud-native network architectures
Work with emerging technologies in automation, network observability, and security
Gain exposure to enterprise strategies across a dynamic, global organization