Develop and maintain scalable Java and Spring Boot applications for the WEX Bill Pay SaaS platform. Design cloud-native services on AWS, build event-driven systems with Kafka, and manage PostgreSQL and Oracle databases. Contribute to architecture, testing, security, compliance, and engineering practices while collaborating across distributed teams in an agile environment.
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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: $96,100.00 - $115,500.00
We are seeking a Software Engineer in the WEX Corporate Payments Engineering organization. This role will be a key software engineer responsible for helping develop, drive, and execute software solutions within the WEX Bill Pay platform engineering team. Bill Pay is a SaaS solution for technology and service providers in the consumer bill payment space that facilitates the collection and delivery of consumer payments.
How you'll make an impact:- Help develop, drive, and execute the long-term vision and strategy for the Corporate Payments cross-cutting and core services.
- Collaboratively define and implement the architectural roadmap for the Bill Pay platform, aligning with business objectives, industry best practices, and other Corporate Payments engineering teams.
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java and Spring Boot applications running in AWS Cloud.
- Build and enhance event-driven services using Apache Kafka.
- Develop and maintain database solutions using PostgreSQL and Oracle, including SQL development and Oracle stored procedures.
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, empowerment, and continuous learning within the engineering team.
- Continuously challenge the status quo and implement engineering practices that reduce time-to-market while maintaining quality and reliability.
- Collaborate with other Corporate Payments engineering teams to reuse development practices, services, and components to reduce duplication.
Experience you'll bring:
- 2+ years of professional software engineering experience.
- Strong experience developing applications using Java and Spring Boot.
- Experience developing and deploying applications on AWS Cloud.
- Experience building event-driven applications using Apache Kafka.
- Experience developing and supporting applications using PostgreSQL and Oracle Database, including Oracle stored procedures and SQL optimization.
- Experience writing high-quality automated tests, including unit, component, and integration tests, with a strong understanding of the test pyramid.
- Strong understanding of software design principles, security, and compliance requirements in cloud and data environments.
- Excellent problem-solving, collaboration, and technical communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, agile environment with changing priorities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience building applications in the financial services or payments industry, including bill pay, credit card, accounts receivable, or accounts payable solutions.
- Experience developing cloud-native SaaS applications.
- Experience working with geographically distributed engineering teams.
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: $96,100.00 - $115,500.00
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