Senior Software Engineer, Corporate Payments

WEX Inc.; Edina, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

And more

Job summary

WEX Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in the Corporate Payments Engineering team in Edina, MN. You will help build the next generation of payments products, including UIs, APIs, webhooks, and data streams. You will drive architectural roadmaps and practical implementation across platforms.

You will write high-quality automated tests and ensure security/compliance in cloud environments while collaborating with geographically distributed teams to accelerate delivery and reuse components.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of software engineering experience.
• Experience with rapid development and deployment of services on cloud platforms (AWS or Azure).
• Experience writing high-quality automated tests (unit, component, integration).
• Strong understanding of security and compliance in cloud/data environments.
• Hands-on experience with AI-native engineering tools (Claude or Cursor).
• Excellent team-building and decision-making skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.

Responsibilities

• Help develop and execute a long-term vision/strategy for Corporate Payments services.
• Define an architectural roadmap aligned with business goals and best practices.
• Foster innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within engineering teams.
• Reduce time-to-market by applying efficient engineering methods.
• Collaborate with distributed teams to reuse practices and components.

Skills

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

Automation testing (unit/integration)

Security & compliance

AI-native tooling (Claude/Cursor)

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

About the Team/Role

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer in the WEX Corporate Payments Engineering organization.

This role will be a top-tier software engineer to help develop, drive, and execute implementation in an engineering team to build the next generation of WEX Corporate Payments products, including UIs, APIs, webhooks, and data streams.

How you’ll make an impact

• Help develop, drive and execute a long-term vision and strategy for the Corporate Payments cross-cutting and core services.
• Collaboratively define and implement a comprehensive architectural roadmap for our platforms, aligning with business objectives, industry best practices, and other Corporate Payments teams.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, empowerment, and continuous learning within the engineering teams.
• Continuously challenge the status quo and implement mechanisms to reduce time-to-market using efficient engineering methods.
• Collaborate with other Corporate Payments engineering teams to reuse development practices and components to reduce duplication.

Experience you'll bring

• 4+ years of experience in software engineering
• Expertise in rapid development and deployment of internal and external services using cloud computing platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Experience writing high-quality automation, including well-formed unit, component, and integration tests and an in-depth understanding of the test pyramid.
• Strong understanding of security and compliance requirements in cloud and data environments.
• Hands-on experience with AI-native engineering tools such as Claude or Cursor
• Excellent team-building and dynamic decision-making skills.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building applications in the finance space, such as credit card products, accounts receivables/payables, etc.
• Experience with spec-driven development
• Experience working with geographically distributed teams

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.

For more information, check out the "About Us" section.

Benefits

• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• retirement savings plan
• paid time off
• health savings account
• flexible spending accounts
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• and more

Pay Range: $121,500.00 - $145,500.00

About WEX

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.

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.