Manager, Software Development (Integrated Engineering)

$120,000 - $159,000/Yr

WEX - Portland, ME

Full-time - Manager

Remote - Portland, ME

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

About the position

The Manager of Software Development at WEX, Inc. is responsible for leading and mentoring a team of software engineers in the development of innovative employer benefits solutions. This role involves collaborating with product management, guiding best practices in software design, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software. The position emphasizes strategic thinking, team motivation, and continuous improvement in software engineering processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage the software development team to deliver valuable customer software.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation and strengthen TDD and BDD processes.
• Collaborate closely with Product Management by providing technical guidance on software design.
• Guide the team on best practices, coding standards, and design principles.
• Conduct performance reviews, set goals, and support professional development for team members.
• Measure, inspect, and drive decisions using data.
• Design, test, code, and instrument new solutions.
• Support live applications with proactive monitoring, rapid incident response, and continuous improvement.
• Analyze existing systems and processes to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvements.
• Develop and align engineering strategies with broader business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or 11 years of equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in software engineering.
• A minimum of 5 years of management or supervisory experience.
• Excellent leadership ability to motivate teams and drive results.
• Strategic thinking that aligns with business objectives and drives innovation.
• Strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Passionate about keeping up with modern technologies and design.

Nice-to-haves

• Kubernetes
• Helm/ArgoCD
• GitHub Actions
• NoSQL databases
• GraphQL

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