Lead Software Engineer

About the Team/Role We are seeking a Lead 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 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: 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 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. Experience you'll bring: 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. 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