Senior Software Development Engineer

* This is a remote position; however, the candidate must reside within 30 miles of one of the following locations: Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; San Francisco Bay Area, CA 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 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.

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.

• 3-5 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.

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!