Staff Software Development Engineer

WEX • Portland, ME

65d • $135,000 - $180,000

About The Position

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 Software Development Engineer on our team, you will be a key contributor in designing, developing, and maintaining our cloud-native solution. 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 a small, agile, and collaborative team that values ownership, high-quality results, and a fun working environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of software development experience, including experience developing and supporting cloud-based infrastructure as code.
• 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.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees