Software Development Manager

WEX Inc.; Maine; Hybrid; USD 151,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WEX Inc. in Maine seeks a Senior Engineering Manager to lead the Corporate Payments Engineering team responsible for the EnCompass platform, including UIs, APIs, webhooks, and data streams.

You will shape the architectural roadmap, manage high-performing teams across distributed environments, hire and develop leaders, and partner with product and commercial teams to deliver customer-focused solutions in a fast-paced, cloud-based environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in software engineering with 4+ years in management.
• Experience deploying internal/external services on cloud platforms (AWS/Azure).
• Knowledge of security/compliance in cloud/data environments.
• Proven leadership and decision-making in fast-paced settings.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, drive and execute a long-term vision and strategy for Corporate Payments cross-cutting and core services.
• Define and implement an architectural roadmap for EnCompass aligned with business objectives.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within engineering teams.
• Iterate to reduce time-to-market through efficient engineering practices.
• Collaborate with other Corporate Payments teams to reuse practices and components.
• Build and grow high-performance engineering teams; hire, coach, promote, retain top talent.
• Partner with product and commercial teams to prioritize customer requirements and outcomes.
• Establish clear roadmaps and monthly/weekly/quarterly work plans.

Skills

Leadership

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

Software engineering

Test automation

Security/compliance

Communication

Team-building

Distributed/remote teams

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

About the Team/Role

We are seeking a Senior Engineering Manager in the WEX Corporate Payments Engineering organization. This role will lead an engineering team for the WEX EnCompass platform applications. EnCompass is the customer facing user experience and technical integrations for Corporate Payments customers, including UIs, APIs, webhooks, and data streams.

How you'll make an impact

• 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 the EnCompass platform, 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.
• Craft, lead, manage, and grow high-performance engineering teams.
• Hire, coach, promote, and retain high performers to achieve WEX goals.
• Work closely with product and commercial partners to drive, prioritize, and work backwards from the customer requirements and exceed expected outcomes.
• Drive effective monthly, weekly, and quarterly mechanisms to plan, execute, and audit workstreams.
• Establish a robust and clear engineering roadmap to maintain clarity and motivation for the engineering team.
• Maintain career growth plans and provide monthly and quarterly feedback for individuals’ continual progress.

Experience you'll bring

• 6+ years of experience in software engineering with 4+ years of engineering management experience.
• 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.
• Excellent leadership, 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 working with geographically distributed teams, and ability to craft self-managing 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. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurances, retirement savings plan, paid time off, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Pay Range: $150,600.00 - $180,100.00

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.

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.