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WEX · 23 hours ago

Staff Software Development Engineer

WEX is a leader in fleet services, focusing on building modern API interfaces for their fuel card platform. The Staff Software Development Engineer will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining cloud-native solutions, working with a modern tech stack and collaborating with a dedicated team.

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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

Qualification

KafkaElasticSearchAWSJavaCloud-native infrastructureProblem-solvingCommunicationInterpersonal skills

Required

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

Preferred

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

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurances
Retirement savings plan
Paid time off
Health savings account
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement

Company

Wex is a financial technology service provider for fleet, travel and healthcare industries.

H1B Sponsorship

WEX has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (22)
2024 (10)
2023 (12)
2022 (20)
2021 (14)
2020 (18)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$900M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-02-25Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2020-06-30Post Ipo Equity· $90M
2020-06-30Post Ipo Debt· $310M

Leadership Team

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Melissa Smith
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
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Sachin Dhawan
Chief Technology Officer
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