> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3847134-software-development-engineer-1](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3847134-software-development-engineer-1). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Development Engineer 1 - **Company:** WEX Inc. - **Location:** Boston, MA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $75,200.0 - $95,300.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Confluence, JIRA, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Databases, Continuous Integration, Software Design Documents, DevOps, Github, PostgreSQL, Liquibase, Octopus Deploy, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Delivery Pipeline, Spring-boot, Software Application Programming, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Heroku, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Apache Kafka, Restful APIs, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** October 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://wexinc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/WEXInc/job/Portland-ME/Software-Development-Engineer-1_R23233 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent education with 1+ years work experience. * Solid hands-on experience developing applications using Java, Springboot, REST APIs * Experience with event-driven microservices architecture using Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka * Strong database skills (SQL, Postgres, Liquibase) * Demonstrable CI/CD experience * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Have experience writing modern software deployed in the cloud * Are comfortable with encryption schemes, modern APIs, and frameworks * Have worked on agile teams to deliver software iteratively * Are a highly adaptable, versatile, and dependable member of a highly agile and dynamic software engineering team. * Drive a test-driven development approach and be happy to work and take responsibility for any stage within the software development life-cycle as required. Plus * Hands-on experience with: * Event-driven architecture and tools like Kafka * Cloud deployment and containerization using Docker and Kubernetes * CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions or Argo CD * Experience with technical design documentation and tools like JIRA and Confluence. ## Description We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Developer to join our WEX Mobility Engineering team, focusing on building innovative SaaS and PaaS solutions to support the EV energy transition. As part of this global team, you will contribute to developing products that enable on-route charging, at-home charging, and reimbursement solutions for EV users in the US and EU, while also enhancing systems that manage credit issuance and spend controls for fleet managers. At WEX, software engineers take ownership of delivering high-quality solutions by embracing DevOps and agile best practices. In this role, you will play a critical part in the entire software development lifecycle, from designing scalable architectures to ensuring robust deployment pipelines, empowering the team to achieve exceptional results. Your expertise in Java and backend systems, along with your ability to collaborate across geographically distributed teams, will help drive the success and evolution of WEX Mobility products, ensuring they remain leaders in enabling sustainable and efficient fleet operations globally. How you'll make an impact * Collaborate with stakeholders to understand customer challenges and design scalable backend solutions. * Implement, and maintain robust REST APIs using Java and related frameworks. * Analyze existing systems and processes to identify areas for improvement and scalability. * Develop CI/CD pipelines and contribute to deployment automation. * Adapt to new technologies and frameworks while navigating the challenges of working in the highly regulated payments domain.