Software Development Engineer 1

Posted 3 Days Ago
Hiring Remotely in Portland, ME, USA
In-Office or Remote
75K-95K Annually
Junior
Fintech • Payments
The Role
Develop and maintain scalable Java backend services, REST APIs, event-driven microservices, and cloud deployments for EV mobility and payments products. Responsibilities include architecture design, system analysis, CI/CD automation, deployment pipelines, testing, and collaboration with distributed agile teams. The role requires working with Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes, databases, and modern cloud technologies while supporting secure, regulated payment systems.
Summary Generated by Built In

This is a remote position; however, the candidate must reside within 30 miles of one of the following locations: Boston, MA; San Francisco Bay Area, CA; Dallas, TX; Salt Lake City, UT; Seattle, WA; and Portland, ME


About the Team/Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Developer to join our WEX Mobility Engineering team, focusing on building innovative SaaS and PaaS solutions to support the EV energy transition. As part of this global team, you will contribute to developing products that enable on-route charging, at-home charging, and reimbursement solutions for EV users in the US and EU, while also enhancing systems that manage credit issuance and spend controls for fleet managers.

At WEX, software engineers take ownership of delivering high-quality solutions by embracing DevOps and agile best practices. In this role, you will play a critical part in the entire software development lifecycle, from designing scalable architectures to ensuring robust deployment pipelines, empowering the team to achieve exceptional results.

Your expertise in Java and backend systems, along with your ability to collaborate across geographically distributed teams, will help drive the success and evolution of WEX Mobility products, ensuring they remain leaders in enabling sustainable and efficient fleet operations globally.

How you’ll make an impact

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand customer challenges and design scalable backend solutions.
  • Implement, and maintain robust REST APIs using Java and related frameworks.
  • Analyze existing systems and processes to identify areas for improvement and scalability.
  • Develop CI/CD pipelines and contribute to deployment automation.
  • Adapt to new technologies and frameworks while navigating the challenges of working in the highly regulated payments domain.

 

Experience you’ll bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent education with 1+ years work experience.
  • Solid hands-on experience developing applications using Java, Springboot, REST APIs
  • Experience with event-driven microservices architecture using Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka
  • Strong database skills (SQL, Postgres, Liquibase)
  • Demonstrable CI/CD experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Have experience writing modern software deployed in the cloud
  • Are comfortable with encryption schemes, modern APIs, and frameworks
  • Have worked on agile teams to deliver software iteratively
  • Are a highly adaptable, versatile, and dependable member of a highly agile and dynamic software engineering team.
  • Drive a test-driven development approach and be happy to work and take responsibility for any stage within the software development life-cycle as required.

Plus

  • Hands-on experience with:
  • Event-driven architecture and tools like Kafka
  • Cloud deployment and containerization using Docker and Kubernetes
  • CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions or Argo CD 
  • Experience with technical design documentation and tools like JIRA and Confluence.

If you are looking for a growing career – come be part of WEX today!


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: $75,200.00 - $95,300.00

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent education
  • At least 1 year of work experience
  • Hands-on application development experience with Java and Spring Boot
  • Experience developing REST APIs
  • Experience with event-driven microservices architecture
  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
  • Strong SQL and PostgreSQL database skills
  • Experience with Liquibase
  • Demonstrable CI/CD experience
  • Experience writing modern software deployed in the cloud
  • Knowledge of encryption schemes, modern APIs, and frameworks
  • Experience working on agile software teams
  • Test-driven development experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience with Kafka and event-driven architecture
  • Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions or Argo CD
  • Experience with technical design documentation
  • Experience with JIRA and Confluence

WEX Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about WEX Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by WEX Inc..

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
HQ: Portland, ME
4,900 Employees
Year Founded: 1983

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.

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