Staff, Software Engineer

Company: WEX Inc.
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

At WEX, we simplify the business of running a business. Our WEX Benefits solutions streamline complexity and help manage the costs of benefits administration for our clients and partners. We're seeking passionate technologists, collaborators, and problem solvers to join our Benefits Technology team as we build the next generation of employer benefits solutions and services.How you will make an impactCollaborate closely with Product Managers and customers to understand their biggest challenges and the evolving employee benefits landscape.Design, test, code, and instrument new solutions that effectively address these challenges, ensuring they are both user-loved and business-aligned.Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions, guaranteeing efficient and reliable software delivery.Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, ensuring scalability and infrastructure management best practices.Enhance and drive our engineering process through TDD and BDD, Microservices, and Vertical Slice Architectures, promoting modularity, maintainability, and quality.Provide ongoing support for live applications, proactively monitor performance, and swiftly respond to incidents, ensuring continuous improvement.Analyze existing systems and processes to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for optimization.Mentor and learn from your peers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the team and organization.Lead initiatives for your team, leveraging your extensive experience and technical expertise to make informed decisions on methods and approaches.Hold your team accountable for delivering high-quality results using defined OKRs.Effectively communicate plans, results, and complex matters to Senior Managers, providing valuable insights and recommendations.Demonstrate the ability to quickly learn new technologies and tools, adapting to the ever-changing technological landscape.What you will bring to the tableBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated experience.At least 10 years of experience in software engineering.Strong problem-solving skills, coupled with exceptional communication and collaboration abilities.A genuine passion for staying up-to-date with modern technologies and design principles.Technologies & SkillsetProficiency in C# and .NET.Experience with Docker and containerized application development.Strong knowledge of RESTful API design principles.Familiarity with Kafka and event-driven architecture.Hands-on experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code.Working knowledge of modern web UI frameworks such as React, Angular, or Blazor.Experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration.Proficient with modern relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL).Familiarity with NoSQL databases.Skilled in designing efficient and scalable database schemas.Nice-to-Have SkillsExperience with ThoughtSpot or Power BI for data visualization and analytics.Understanding of business analytics concepts and tools.Familiarity with Helm and ArgoCD for Kubernetes application deployment.Experience with GitHub Actions for CI/CD.Knowledge of GraphQL API design.About WEXAt WEX, we simplify the business of running a business. Our WEX Benefits solutions streamline complexity and help manage the costs of benefits administration for our clients and partners. We're seeking passionate technologists, collaborators, and problem solvers to join our Benefits Technology team as we build the next generation of employer benefits solutions and services.How you will make an impact

• Collaborate closely with Product Managers and customers to understand their biggest challenges and the evolving employee benefits landscape.
• Design, test, code, and instrument new solutions that effectively address these challenges, ensuring they are both user-loved and business-aligned.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions, guaranteeing efficient and reliable software delivery.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, ensuring scalability and infrastructure management best practices.
• Enhance and drive our engineering process through TDD and BDD, Microservices, and Vertical Slice Architectures, promoting modularity, maintainability, and quality.
• Provide ongoing support for live applications, proactively monitor performance, and swiftly respond to incidents, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Analyze existing systems and processes to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for optimization.
• Mentor and learn from your peers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the team and organization.
• Lead initiatives for your team, leveraging your extensive experience and technical expertise to make informed decisions on methods and approaches.
• Hold your team accountable for delivering high-quality results using defined OKRs.
• Effectively communicate plans, results, and complex matters to Senior Managers, providing valuable insights and recommendations.
• Demonstrate the ability to quickly learn new technologies and tools, adapting to the ever-changing technological landscape.What you will bring to the table
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
  • At least 10 years of experience in software engineering.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, coupled with exceptional communication and collaboration abilities.
  • A genuine passion for staying up-to-date with modern technologies and design principles.Technologies & Skillset
    • Proficiency in C# and .NET.
    • Experience with Docker and containerized application development.
    • Strong knowledge of RESTful API design principles.
    • Familiarity with Kafka and event-driven architecture.
    • Hands-on experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code.
    • Working knowledge of modern web UI frameworks such as React, Angular, or Blazor.
    • Experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration.
    • Proficient with modern relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL).
    • Familiarity with NoSQL databases.
    • Skilled in designing efficient and scalable database schemas.Nice-to-Have Skills
      • Experience with ThoughtSpot or Power BI for data visualization and analytics.
      • Understanding of business analytics concepts and tools.
      • Familiarity with Helm and ArgoCD for Kubernetes application deployment.
      • Experience with GitHub Actions for CI/CD.
      • Knowledge of GraphQL API design.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: $135,000.00 - $180,000.00WEX is a global commerce platform that helps businesses solve for operational complexities like employee benefits, managing and mobilizing fleets, and streamlining payments.With over 6,500 employees, we work with large and small companies in more than 200 countries and territories, and can tailor our services to meet the unique needs of their businesses.We hire people who share our passion for continuous innovation and client service that is unparalleled in the industry. Offering comprehensive and market competitive benefits, our offerings are designed to support your personal and professional well-being. If you're looking for a growing career - come be part of WEX today. To learn more about our employee benefits, please click here .WEX is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability or other protected status. WEX promotes a drug-free workplace.Qualified individuals with a disability have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. If you require a reasonable accommodation as a result of your disability at any point in the job application process, please submit your request through ourReasonable Accommodation Request Form .This form is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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