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WEX Inc.

Lead Software Engineer

Posted 10 Days Ago
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in Chicago, IL, USA
141K-173K Annually
Senior level
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in Chicago, IL, USA
141K-173K Annually
Senior level
The Lead Software Engineer will enhance the Corporate Payments platform by leading the development of services, align architectural strategies, and foster a culture of innovation within the team.
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About the Team/Role

We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer in the WEX Corporate Payments Engineering organization. This role will be a top-tier software engineer to help develop, drive, and execute implementation in an engineering team for the WEX Bill Pay platform applications. Bill Pay is a SaaS solution for tech and service providers in the consumer bill pay space that facilitate collection and delivery of consumer payments.

How you’ll make an impact:

  • Help develop, drive and execute a long-term vision and strategy for the Corporate Payments cross-cutting and core services. 

  • Collaboratively define and implement a comprehensive architectural roadmap for the EnCompass platform, aligning with business objectives, industry best practices, and other Corporate Payments teams. 

  • Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, empowerment, and continuous learning within the engineering teams.

  • Continuously challenge the status quo and implement mechanisms to reduce time-to-market using efficient engineering methods.

  • Collaborate with other Corporate Payments engineering teams to reuse development practices and components to reduce duplication.

Experience you'll bring:

  • 6+ years of experience in software engineering

  • Expertise in rapid development and deployment of internal and external services using cloud computing platforms such as AWS or Azure.

  • Experience writing high-quality automation, including well-formed unit, component, and integration tests and an in-depth understanding of the test pyramid.

  • Strong understanding of security and compliance requirements in cloud and data environments.

  • Excellent leadership, team-building, and dynamic decision-making skills.

  • Ability to deal with ambiguity and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience building applications in the finance space, such as credit card products, accounts receivables/payables, etc. 

  • Experience working with geographically distributed 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: $140,600.00 - $173,100.00

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