Software Development Engineer 1
@ WEX

Hybrid
$90,000
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 25 days ago

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About the Team/Role

This role is critical in building the technology that powers mobility payment systems used by fleets across Europe and Asia Pacific. As a Software Development Engineer 1 in WEX’s International Mobility Engineering organization, you will contribute to designing and developing scalable backend systems, support production services, and work on feature enhancements used by global customers across EU and APAC.

How You’ll Make an Impact

  • Build and maintain scalable Java-based microservices and public APIs.
  • Collaborate with senior engineers and architects on solution design.
  • Write automated tests (unit, integration, end-to-end).
  • Contribute to CI/CD automation and deployment pipelines.
  • Debug and troubleshoot production issues and improve system reliability.
  • Work with cross-functional partners including product managers, QA, and designers.
  • Document designs, workflows, and technical processes.

Experience You’ll Bring

  • 1–2 years of professional software development experience.
  • Strong programming skills in Java (or C#), Spring Boot, and RESTful APIs.
  • Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL or similar).
  • Familiarity with cloud-native deployment (AWS), containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).
  • Understanding of Agile development practices.
  • Ability to work independently on moderately complex features.

Tech Stack

Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Kafka, PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, gRPC, CI/CD, Git, Prometheus, Grafana.

About WEX

WEX is a global commerce platform that assists businesses in addressing operational complexities from employee benefits to fleet mobilization and streamlined payments. With over 6,500 employees across more than 200 countries, WEX is committed to continuous innovation and excellent client service. They offer competitive benefits designed to support your personal and professional well-being.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodation

WEX is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to any protected status. Reasonable accommodations are available by request through the appropriate form.

Key Skills/Competency

Software Development Engineer 1, Java, Spring Boot, REST, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Microservices, Agile

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How to Get Hired at WEX

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research WEX's culture: Understand mission, values, and recent news.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight Java and microservices experience.
  • Showcase cloud expertise: Emphasize AWS, Docker, Kubernetes skills.
  • Prepare for technical interviews: Practice coding, system design, and debugging.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Java and Spring Boot fundamentals.
Practice REST API design and microservices architecture.
Familiarize with AWS and cloud deployment basics.
Brush up on containerization with Docker and Kubernetes.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging project and resolution.
Explain your teamwork and communication approaches.
Discuss how you manage deadlines under pressure.
Share experiences handling unexpected production issues.

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