Senior .Net Software Development Engineer 4

WEX; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join their Benefits Technology team. In this role, you will collaborate with product managers and customers to design innovative solutions that address the complexities of employee benefits. You will leverage your extensive experience in software engineering to build high-quality software using modern technologies and best practices. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact while working in a dynamic environment that values collaboration and continuous improvement. If you are passionate about technology and eager to tackle challenging problems, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science.
• Strong proficiency in Angular or React and experience with REST APIs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to solve customer challenges.
• Design, test, and code new solutions while supporting live applications.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Proficiency in Angular

Proficiency in React

Experience with REST APIs

Understanding of software security principles

Agile development methodologies

Mentoring and leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Software Engineering or related field

Tools

C#

Python

Docker

MS SQL

Postgres

MySQL

ASP.NET

Kafka

Kubernetes

NoSQL databases

Job description

About Us

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.

About the Team

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.

Impact you will make

• Collaborate with stakeholders to learn about our customers' biggest challenges.
• Measure, inspect, and drive decisions using data.
• Design, test, code, and instrument new solutions.
• Strengthen and drive our engineering process with TDD and BDD, Microservice and Vertical Slice Architectures.
• Support live applications, promote proactive monitoring, rapid incident response, and continuous improvement.
• Analyze existing systems and processes to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvements.
• Mentor and learn from your peers, foster continuous learning within your team and organization.
• Lead initiatives for your team by using your wide-ranging experience and deep technical knowledge to make decisions on method and approach to solving issues.
• Hold your team accountable for delivering quality results using defined OKRs.
• Interact with Senior Managers to discuss plans, results, and advise on complex matters.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field; and at least 10 years of experience in software engineering.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Passionate about keeping up with modern technologies and design.
• Strong proficiency in Angular and/or React.
• Experience building and consuming REST APIs.
• Proven track record of writing comprehensive unit tests and test suites.
• Strong understanding of software security principles and OWASP guidelines.
• Proficiency with Git version control and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Track record of delivering complex projects on schedule.
• Experience in writing performant stored procedures and functions.

Technology Must-Haves:

• C#, Python (if applicable).
• Docker.
• Modern RDBMS (i.e. MS SQL, Postgres, MySQL).
• ASP.NET RESTful API design.
• Kafka / event-driven design.
• Modern Web UI Frameworks and Libraries (i.e. Angular, React).
• Kubernetes.
• NoSQL databases.
• Experience in developing Cloud-Native applications and services.

Technology Nice-To-Have or Dedicate to Learning Quickly:

• Helm/ArgoCD.
• Terraform.
• GitHub Actions.
• GraphQL.
• Azure.
• Generative AI and Agentic AI models and frameworks.