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!

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 …