Staff Software Development Engineer

WEX is dedicated to building modern API interfaces for its industry-leading fuel card platform. As a Software Development Engineer, you will design, develop, and maintain cloud-native solutions while working with a modern tech stack in a collaborative team environment.

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

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
• 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