Senior Staff Engineer - Product and Platform Engineering

Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with stakeholders to learn about our customers biggest challenges. 

• Measure, inspect, and drive decisions using data. 

• Design, test, code, and instrument new solutions. 

• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions. 

• Strengthen and drive our engineering process with TDD and BDD, Microservice and Vertical Slice Architectures. 

• Analyze existing systems and processes to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvements. 

• Mentor and learn from your peers, foster continuous learning within your team and organization. 

• Lead initiatives for your team by using your wide-ranging experience and deep technical knowledge to make decisions on method and approach to solving issues. 

• Hold your team accountable for delivering quality results using defined OKRs. 

• Interact with Senior Managers to discuss plans, results, and advise on complex matters. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field;  
• OR demonstrable equivalent experience. 
• At least 10 years of experience in software engineering. 

• Strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication and collaboration skills. 

• Passionate about keeping up with modern technologies and design. 

Technology Must Haves: 

• C# & Dotnet core 
• Microservices 

• Problem solving  - DSA 

• Azure pipeline 

• Modern RDBMS (SQL/PLSQL) 

• ASP.NET RESTful API design 

• Kafka / event-driven design 

• Modern Web UI Frameworks (React) 

• Docker 

Technology Must Haves or Dedicate to Learning Quickly: 

• Helm/ArgoCD 

• GitHub Actions 

• GraphQL 

• The ideal candidate for the .Net Developer role at WEX Inc. must possess advanced proficiency in Microservices architecture, which is crucial for building scalable and efficient applications.
• Candidates should have a deep understanding of microservices principles and best practices, including service design, containerization, and orchestration.
• They are expected to demonstrate the ability to design and implement robust microservices that can integrate seamlessly with existing systems, thereby ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Additionally, candidates should have extensive experience in .NET development, showcasing their ability to create high-quality software solutions using .NET technologies.
• Proficiency in C# and the .NET framework is essential, as well as familiarity with the latest advancements in .NET Core, which enhances cross-platform support and performance.
• The role demands practical application of these skills in real-world scenarios, requiring candidates to exhibit strong coding skills, debugging expertise, and a solid grasp of software development methodologies.
• Furthermore, candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, providing a strong theoretical foundation to support their technical skills.
• Preferred certifications include the Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate and the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), which are beneficial for demonstrating expertise in cloud development and container orchestration, respectively.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand customer challenges and design effective solutions.
• Analyze and measure data to drive informed decision-making within the team and projects.
• Design, develop, test, and implement innovative software solutions using microservices architecture and .Net technologies.
• Maintain and enhance CI/CD pipelines employing tools such as Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions to ensure smooth deployment processes.
• Advocate for and implement Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) methodologies to enhance code quality and reliability.
• Evaluate existing systems to pinpoint inefficiencies and propose enhancements that lead to improved performance.
• Mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Lead technical initiatives, applying your extensive experience to guide the team in selecting appropriate methods for problem-solving.
• Set performance standards and hold team members accountable for delivering high-quality results aligned with defined OKRs.
• Engage with senior management to discuss project strategies, outcomes, and provide insights on complex technical matters.