About the Team/Role As a Software Development Engineer, you will be a key contributor to the modernization of WEXâs Digital Credit Application. You will help build the high-performance API layer that replaces our legacy Salesforce-heavy workflows. This role is perfect for a backend specialist who enjoys solving complex integration puzzles, building pluggable business logic, and ensuring that our new "modern experience" is fast, reliable, and ready for future AI-driven features. How youâll make an impact Feature Development: Develop and maintain scalable microservices using Java 17+ and Spring Boot to support new credit application journeys. Migration Support: Assist in migrating business logic from Salesforce (Apex/Flows) into independent, cloud-native services without disrupting the current customer experience. API Craftsmanship: Build and document clean, developer-friendly REST APIs that power our A/B testing framework and multi-channel frontends. Pluggable Logic: Implement modular "Adjudication" components that allow for easy integration with third-party credit bureaus and risk engines. Data Integrity: Ensure seamless data synchronization between our new PostgreSQL databases and the Salesforce system of record using event-driven patterns. Quality & Testing: Write "test-first" code (JUnit/Mockito) and contribute to automated CI/CD pipelines to ensure 100% confidence in every deployment. Experience youâll bring 3â6 Years of Experience: Strong background in backend software development, preferably in high-growth Fintech or E-commerce environments. Java Specialist: Deep hands-on experience with Java and the Spring Ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring Data, Spring Security). API Design: Proven ability to build and scale RESTful services. Familiarity with GraphQL or gRPC is a plus. Cloud & Databases: Experience working with AWS (Lambda, EC2, RDS) and proficiency in SQL (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL. Message Brokers: Practical experience with asynchronous messaging like Kafka or RabbitMQ. Modern Tooling: Comfort with Docker, Kubernetes, Git, and Maven/Gradle. Problem Solver: Ability to debug complex issues across distributed systems and a passion for refactoring legacy code into clean, modular patterns. Highly Motivated and Self-Learning: Possesses a strong desire to rapidly acquire new skills, tools, and domain knowledge with minimal supervision. Demonstrates initiative, intellectual curiosity, and an eagerness to take on new challenges. Excellent collaboration and communication skills, comfortable asking questions and seeking guidance when needed. Champions a positive attitude, technical curiosity, and a relentless focus on quality and continuous improvement. WEX is a global commerce platform that helps businesses solve for operational complexities like employee benefits, managing and mobilizing fleets, and streamlining payments. With over 6,500 employees, we work with large and small companies in more than 200 countries and territories, and can tailor our services to meet the unique needs of their businesses. We hire people who share our passion for continuous innovation and client service that is unparalleled in the industry. Offering comprehensive and market competitive benefits, our offerings are designed to support your personal and professional well-being. If youâre looking for a growing career - come be part of WEX today. To learn more about our employee benefits, please click here. WEX is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability or other protected status. WEX promotes a drug-free workplace. Qualified individuals with a disability have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. If you require a reasonable accommodation as a result of your disability at any point in the job application process, please submit your request through our Reasonable Accommodation Request Form. This form is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
