About us
WEX is a global commerce platform that helps businesses solve operational complexities like employee benefits, managing and mobilizing fleets, and streamlining payments.
With over 5,500 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.
About the opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Software Engineering Tech Lead to join our dynamic team at WEX. The ideal candidate will be a talented leader with a strong technical background in software engineering, capable of guiding and managing a team of software developers. This individual will play a pivotal role in facilitating collaboration between teams, negotiating, and aligning deliveries across departments to ensure the successful execution of projects within set timelines and quality standards.
You will be expected to:Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.Provide guidance, support, and professional development opportunities to team members, encouraging their growth and skill enhancement.Set clear goals, expectations, and performance metrics for the team while monitoring and evaluating their progress regularly.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements, timelines, and deliverables.Develop and implement project plans, ensuring alignment with company objectives and technical feasibility.Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and proactively address challenges to ensure timely and successful delivery.Act as a liaison between the software engineering team and other departments, facilitating communication and negotiation of project timelines, resources, and priorities.Foster strong working relationships with stakeholders, ensuring a clear understanding of requirements and expectations.Conduct regular meetings, status updates, and presentations to ensure effective communication and alignment across teams.Continuously assess and improve engineering processes, methodologies, and tools to enhance team productivity and efficiency.Encourage a culture of innovation and creativity within the team, promoting the adoption of new technologies and best practices.We are looking for a professional who has:Proven experience in software engineering with a managerial or leadership role.Strong understanding of software development methodologies, programming languages, and frameworks.Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.Ability to negotiate, influence, and align deliveries across multiple teams or departments.Proven track record in project management, delivering complex projects on time and within budget.It would be great, if you had already had the opportunity to work:Have experience with Microsoft Tech Stack (Azure, .NET Core, SQL Server).Have experience with Containers.Have experience with Pipelines.Utilize technical expertise to provide guidance and support to the team, assisting in problem-solving and decision-making processes when needed.Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in software engineering to drive continuous improvement.If you are looking for a growing career - come be part of WEX today!