Senior Java Software Development Engineer

• 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 team members to ensure high code quality
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely and efficient manner
• Learn new technologies and switch between technology stacks with minimal difficulty
• Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging technologies
• Help develop, drive, and execute implementation in an engineering team for WEX Transaction Systems platform applications
• Contribute to cloud-native solutions for card swipe authorization and clearing transaction processing on WEX's fuel card platform

• 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 such as Kafka
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS
• Experience with logging, metrics, and tracing tools such as Grafana and Splunk
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a collaborative mindset