Manager, Software Engineer
Software Development Manager III - Cloud Data Engineering and Full Stack
About the Role
As a Software Development Manager III on the WEX Benefits Technology team, you will lead a high-performing engineering team dedicated to building the next generation of employer benefits solutions. You will be a technical leader who bridges the gap between complex business needs and scalable, full-stack cloud-native implementations. Your primary focus will be on driving engineering excellence and team growth, with an emphasis on high-performance full-stack systems that integrate seamlessly with our cloud data ecosystem. How You’ll Make an Impact
- People & Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage your team through the successful delivery of valuable customer software, while conducting performance reviews and supporting professional development.
- Architectural Guidance: Drive collaboration across technology teams to foster innovation and ensure your team follows guidelines for re-usable frameworks and governance of architecture patterns.
- Engineering Excellence: Strengthen and drive engineering processes using TDD, BDD, Microservice, and Vertical Slice Architectures.
- Strategic Collaboration: Partner closely with Product Management to provide technical guidance on software design and influence priority, expectations, and timelines within your domain.
- Operational Ownership: Support live applications by promoting proactive monitoring, rapid incident response, and continuous improvement.
Experience & Technical Skills Full Stack Engineering Leadership (Core Focus):
- Management Experience: At least 5 years of management or supervisory experience leading engineering teams.
- Engineering Tenure: At least 10 years of experience in software engineering, with a proven track record of delivering complex, enterprise-grade projects.
- Backend Expertise: Deep proficiency in C#, .NET Framework, RESTful API design, and building Cloud-Native applications.
- Frontend Expertise: Strong proficiency in modern Web UI frameworks such as React and Micro Front End (MFE).
- Platform & Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud providers (specifically Azure).
- Messaging: Mastery of event-driven design using Kafka.
Data Ecosystem Integration (Collaborative):
- Data Awareness: While this role focuses on full-stack, you will collaborate with the Data Platform team to ensure your services align with consumption patterns in Azure Cloud and Snowflake.
- API Design: Design and maintain robust APIs that serve as the bridge between core application services and downstream reporting consumers.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (Master's preferred).
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to interact effectively with peer groups and middle management.
- Passionate about keeping up with modern technologies and design trends.
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. For more information, check out the "About Us" section. Pay Range: $150,600.00 - $180,100.00 Apply tot his job Apply To this Job