We are seeking a Software Engineer in the WEX Transaction Systems organization. This role will be a software engineer to help develop, drive, and execute implementation in an engineering team for the WEX Transaction Systems platform applications. Transaction Systems deals with card swipe authorization and clearing txn processing for WEX’s industry-leading fuel card platform.
As a Software Engineer on our team, you will be a key contributor following best practices in developing, and maintaining our cloud-native solution and delivering best in class solutions. You'll work with a modern tech stack including containerization, Kafka event streams, core java and APIs written in Java. This is an opportunity for you to join an agile, and collaborative team that values ownership, high-quality results, and a fun working environment.
How you’ll make an impact
Develop, and implement scalable and reliable software solutions using core java, Kafka, cache and other modern technologies.
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.
Great software development experience, including experience developing and supporting cloud-based infrastructure as code.
Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms, object-oriented design, and problem-solving skills.
Experience designing, implementing, and operating cache(Redis or Valkey) solutions in cloud-based, high-throughput systems.
Experience with Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes for deployment.
Experience with event streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka).
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS.
Experience with logging, metrics, and tracing tools (e.g., Grafana, Splunk) to monitor and troubleshoot live systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a collaborative mindset.
Bonus points for
Familiarity with implementing APIs and/or gRPC services.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Software development experience, including developing and supporting cloud-based infrastructure as code
- Understanding of data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, and problem-solving
- Experience designing, implementing, and operating Redis or Valkey cache solutions in cloud-based, high-throughput systems
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes or similar orchestration tools
- Experience with event streaming platforms such as Kafka
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS
- Experience with logging, metrics, and tracing tools such as Grafana or Splunk
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative mindset
- Familiarity with implementing APIs or gRPC services
- Experience with automated deployment pipelines
- Open-source contributions or passion projects
WEX Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave offerings are portrayed as a standout, with generous PTO and additional paid time for volunteering. Time-off flexibility is also positioned as a meaningful part of the overall rewards experience.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are presented as strong, including a 401(k) match that is described as competitive. This element appears to materially strengthen the total rewards package even when cash compensation feels less compelling.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Variable compensation is sometimes framed positively through bonuses and uncapped earning potential in sales-oriented roles. Stock options are also cited as an additional reward component that can improve perceived total compensation.
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What We Do
We simplify complex payment systems for fleets, corporate payments, and healthcare—unlocking insights, opportunities, and efficiencies to give you greater control of your business. Powered by the belief that complex payment systems can be made simple, WEX (NYSE: WEX) is a leading financial technology service provider across a wide spectrum of sectors, including fleet, travel and healthcare. WEX operates in more than 10 countries and in more than 20 currencies through approximately 4,900 associates around the world. WEX fleet cards offer approximately 14 million vehicles exceptional payment security and control; our travel and corporate solutions business processes over $35 billion of purchase volume annually; and the WEX Health financial technology platform helps 343,000 employers and more than 28 million consumers better manage healthcare expenses.
