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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Software Development Engineer - **Company:** WEX Inc. - **Location:** Augusta, ME, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $140,600.0 - $173,100.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, C Sharp (Programming Language), Software as a Service, Data Structures, Elasticsearch, Open Data Protocol, Object-Oriented Software Development, PCI Data Security Standards, Query Optimization, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Database Optimization, Spring-boot, Software Security, Backend, Agentic-AI, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Codebase, Api Design, Restful APIs, Docker, Legacy Systems - **Published:** September 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://wexinc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/WEXInc/job/Maine---Remote-Office/Staff-Software-Development-Engineer_R23111 ## About the Role We are looking for a passionate Staff Software Development Engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, passionate about learning and experimenting, building innovative solutions, and collaborating with a talented engineering team. In this role, you will play a key part in designing, developing, and enhancing agentic solutions in a cloud-native environment using industry-leading AI tools/platforms, Java, AWS, Kafka event streaming, Elasticsearch, containerization, and API-driven architectures., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. * 7+ years of software engineering experience designing, developing, and supporting enterprise-scale applications. * Strong experience building cloud-based applications and infrastructure using infrastructure-as-code practices. * Proficiency with event streaming platforms such as Kafka. * Experience with Elasticsearch, including indexing strategies, query optimization, and data analysis. * Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS. * Strong understanding of software engineering principles, including data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, scalability, availability, and reliability. * Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex technical challenges. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative mindset., * Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. * 8+ years of software engineering experience. * Experience and knowledge in building Agentic/AI solutions for real world problems. * Experience designing and implementing event-driven architectures. * Experience working with card payments or financial services platforms. * Hands-on experience with cloud-native technologies including Docker and Kubernetes. * Knowledge of API security principles and PCI DSS compliance requirements. * Experience working within existing codebases and improving legacy systems. * Strong backend development expertise with Java or C#, including frameworks such as Spring Boot. * Experience designing, building, and optimizing RESTful APIs, OData services, and SQL-based solutions. * Proven experience developing internet-scale services with a focus on scalability, security, availability, and reliability. ## Related Videos - [Inside Bitpanda's Tech Stack: Scaling a European Fintech Leader - Markus Dorner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1979-inside-bitpanda-s-tech-stack-scaling-a-european-fintech-leader-markus-dorner) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Getting to Know Your Legacy (System) with AI-Driven Software Archeology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1437-getting-to-know-your-legacy-system-with-ai-driven-software-archeology) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/162-highest-paying-tech-companies-in-europe) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025)