Manager, Software Development (Integrated Engineering)

This is a remote position. For consideration, one must live within 30 miles of the following company HUBS:

• San Francisco CA ( Bay Area )

• Chicago, IL

About the Team

At WEX, we simplify the business of running a business. Our WEX Benefits solutions reduce complexity and help manage costs of benefits administration for our clients and partners. We are looking for passionate technologists, collaborators, and problem solvers to join our Benefits Technology team as we build the next generation of employer benefits solutions and services.
As a Software Engineer on the WEX Benefits Technology team, you will work in a team that partners closely with Product Managers and customers to learn about the challenges employers face while navigating the competitive employee benefits landscape. You will design solutions that solve problems in ways our customers love and work for our business. You will build the highest quality software in the latest technologies and test driven development practices.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Lead, mentor, and manage your team through the successful delivery of valuable customer software.

• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation and strengthen TDD and BDD processes.

• Collaborate closely with Product Management by providing technical guidance on software design.

• Guide your team on best practices, coding standards, and design principles.

• Conduct performance reviews, set goals, and support professional development for team members.

• Measure, inspect, and drive decisions using data.

• Design, test, code, and instrument new solutions.

• Support live applications, promote proactive monitoring, rapid incident response and troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.

• Analyze existing systems and processes to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvements.

• Develop and align engineering strategies with broader business objectives. This includes setting long-term goals, anticipating future challenges, and ensuring that engineering efforts are contributing to the company's overall strategy.

Experience you’ll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

• Will consider 11 years of equivalent experience in lieu of degree

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in software engineering.

• A minimum of 5 years of management or supervisory experience.

• Excellent leadership ability to motivate teams and drive results.

• Strategic thinking that aligns with business objectives and drives innovation.

• Strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Passionate about keeping up with modern technologies and design.

Technology Must Haves:

• C#

• Docker

• Modern RDBMS (i.e. MS SQL, Postgres)

• ASP.NET RESTful API design

• Kafka / event-driven design

• Terraform

• Modern Web UI Frameworks (i.e. Angular, React, Blazor)

Nice to Have

• Kubernetes

• Helm/ArgoCD

• GitHub Actions

• NoSQL databases

• GraphQL

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: $120,000.00 - $159,000.00